AV Programmer / Commissioning Engineer 3

AV Programmer / Control Systems Engineer

Location: McLean, VA

Travel: Up to 50%, including international travel

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required; ability to obtain TS/SCI

The Opportunity

I'm working with a leading engineering and technology contractor looking for an experienced AV Programmer / Control Systems Engineer to join its team in McLean, Virginia.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex audiovisual integration projects across secure facilities, conference rooms, operations centres and other technically demanding environments.

You'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers, taking responsibility for AV control system programming, software development, system architecture, integration and commissioning. You'll also contribute to technical design decisions and help deliver reliable, high-performance systems that meet demanding customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deploy software for audiovisual control systems, including Crestron control programs and touch panel interfaces, following established development and deployment processes.
• Develop system hardware and software frameworks for complex, resilient AV systems.
• Formulate high-level architectural solutions to ensure systems meet stakeholder requirements, technical standards and performance expectations.
• Design and document configuration frameworks for complex integrated systems.
• Commission audiovisual systems, including equipment configuration, testing, troubleshooting and final system optimisation.
• Calibrate and tune audio systems, including microphones, speakers and digital signal processors.
• Coordinate the configuration and integration of customer equipment, including Cisco video conferencing suites, Microsoft Teams systems and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) PCs.
• Configure and commission video walls and associated display systems.
• Configure AV network switches, troubleshoot network issues and support AV-over-IP deployments.
• Test control systems, identify software defects and implement corrective solutions.
• Conduct peer reviews of engineering designs, control system programs and touch panel interfaces, providing technical feedback to colleagues.
• Develop and integrate third-party control modules and services using industry-standard communication protocols, including SSH, REST APIs and RS-232.
• Develop and deploy software applications using C# and .NET for multi-core processor platforms.
• Produce technical documentation and post-installation materials to support system operation, maintenance and future troubleshooting.
• Deliver on-site training to end users and administrators on installed integrated audiovisual systems.
• Establish clear work objectives, prioritise activities and organise tasks to meet project milestones and quality requirements.
• Track and report software development progress, communicating project status and technical issues to project managers, engineering managers and customers.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, project teams and customer representatives to resolve technical challenges and deliver successful project outcomes.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, with at least five years of progressive relevant experience; or a master's degree in a related discipline with at least three years of progressive relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience programming and deploying Crestron control systems for conference rooms, operations centres and divisible spaces.
• Proven experience calibrating and tuning audio solutions, including microphones, speakers and digital signal processors.
• Experience configuring and deploying integrated audiovisual systems, including Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex and other video conferencing solutions.
• Experience with AV-over-IP technologies, including Crestron DM NVX and Dante.
• Experience developing and integrating third-party control modules and services using protocols such as SSH, REST APIs and RS-232.
• Experience developing and deploying software applications using C# and .NET, preferably .NET Framework 4.7.2, for multi-core processor platforms.
• Required certification in Crestron control systems and Biamp and/or Q-SYS.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate technical information directly to executive leadership.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative engineering team.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating technical activities across different disciplines.
• Strong time management, organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to meet project deadlines and quality objectives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and consultative skills in a fast-paced project environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extron certification.
• Vanguard LED certification.
• Daktronics certification.
• Experience working on secure government, defence or other mission-critical facilities.

Security Clearance Requirements

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must currently hold an active Secret security clearance. Candidates must also be eligible to obtain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.

The successful candidate will be subject to the applicable government security investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Candidates must also successfully complete the required background check and drug screening following an employment offer.

Working Environment and Additional Requirements

• Based in McLean, Virginia.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, including internationally.
• Regular use of computers and engineering software, including extended periods of screen time.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly through written documentation, verbal discussions and presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, work to deadlines and collaborate with colleagues and customers in a professional environment.

What the Opportunity Offers

• The opportunity to contribute to complex, technically challenging audiovisual engineering projects.
• A collaborative engineering environment focused on technical expertise, innovation and customer outcomes.
• Professional development through technical training, certification opportunities and leadership development.
• Opportunities to work closely with experienced engineering teams and senior leadership.
• Support for continued professional growth and development.

If you're an experienced AV Programmer or Control Systems Engineer with strong Crestron programming, AV integration and software development experience, I'd be keen to speak with you.

Apply directly or send me a message for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.

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