Av (audio visual) engineer

CoSolutions is currently hiring an AV (Audio Visual) Engineer in Omaha, NE at the US Strategic Command Center. The Engineer will support the planning, development, testing, and delivery of holistic IT solutions for GOC Mission Systems. They will provide A/V systems engineering support for GOC Mission Systems engineering services and RDT&E activities as well as multi-disciplinary support for mission system services, including life cycle management, engineering, integration, and sustainment of required systems and assured connectivity in the GOC and all other locations within the USSTRATCOM Enterprise.

NOTE: This is a 100% onsite position with no ability for remote/virtual work due to the sensitive nature of the work and collaboration of the program team.

Job Description:

Assists video planning and scheduling support. Configures equipment and provides on-site equipment installation, equipment diagnosis and repair, and usage monitoring for GOC Mission Systems. Provides support in planning, scheduling, and running of video bridging and video teleconferences services, including Video over IP, Firewall Traversal solutions, and streaming video conferences on the internet. Monitors system performance and capacity status; assesses impact of LAN/WAN circuits on the video conferencing services.

Responsibilities:

• Research, design, engineer, install, implement, configure, document, and provide O&S turnover of Enterprise AV system and capability upgrades, moves, changes, and additions.
• Design and implement solutions consistent with industry standards and compliant with DoD standards as well as the Command's architectures and policies.
• Understands touch panel programming for all new installs and any configuration of AV components.
• Ensure engineered solutions are ready for operations and handoff to the Enterprise O&S Functional Area for continued operations.
• During handoff provide oversight and training as needed to ensure the Enterprise O&S Functional Area can fully operate and sustain the systems.
• Operating and maintaining complex audio-visual distribution systems.
• Operating and maintaining enterprise VTC Systems, VTC solutions, including bridging, gateways, gatekeepers, border controllers, and management systems.
• Operating and maintaining room control systems.
• Writing control system software code and graphical user interfaces to control and administer complex multi-classification operational environments.
• Familiarity working with CATV (both satellite and terrestrial) systems.
• Investigating and solving problems or resolving conflicts related to AV.
• Understanding of Cisco Management Suites and all Cisco VTC systems, Cisco Multipoint Control Units and Gateways.
• Developing large scale audio solutions, including but not limited to theater design, large venue multi-input multi output systems.
• Certifications in AV Control Systems: Certified Technology Specialist (CTS), Certified Technology Specialist – Design (CTS-D) or similar certification.
• Operation of IP based solutions including bridging, gatekeepers, gateways.
• Operations of Cisco Telepresence Management Suite.
• Programming room control systems using Crestron Simpl, Simpl+, AMX Netlinx Studio.
• Programming in complex multi-classification environments.
• Perform complex systems development, design work & digital systems engineering.
• Provide VTC infrastructure knowledge (MCU, Gatekeepers, and Gateways).
• Understand In-depth IP pertaining to VTCs.
• Operations of Video Routing (Matrix switching, Advance System Operations).
• Operations of Audio Systems (Digital Signal Processor operations/configuration).

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Experience: More than two (2) years of demonstrated relevant experience with and/or education in the Audio-Visual engineering/design. Experience in AV Room Control Systems utilizing AMX, Crestron, or equivalent touch screen controllers to control room classification levels, AV source distribution, and VTC sessions. Experience in complex AV Display and Distribution systems, utilizing high-definition displays and AV Switches to route AV sources to local and remote displays. Ability to support customers through remote facilitation tools. Basic knowledge of IP networks pertaining VTCs.

Education: Bachelors in Related Field of Study (Preferred but not required)

Clearance: TS/SCI

Certifications: IAT II

Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Ability to walk to various locations as needed. Ability to bend and navigate to perform assigned duties Ability to lift light to moderate equipment as needed for job.

About Us

At CoSolutions we are proud to say we prioritize our employees as well as strive to create a comfortable, welcoming, and productive work environment for all. We support growth opportunity, career development, and always have open ears to new possibilities and solutions! If you are looking for a new rewarding opportunity, we would love to hear from you. CoSolutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is our firm intent to support equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in keeping with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.