Lead Audio Visual Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC has an opening for a Lead Audio/Video Engineer to join our Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) program in Washington, D.C. The Lead A/V Engineer is responsible for providing the day-to-day management of the audio/video equipment, conference and huddle rooms to insure quality and timely installation and support of digital audio/video recording systems. The position encompasses A/V installations, project management, research and evaluation of new products and technologies, training, and in-house and customer support responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Direct responsibility for assisting the selection and purchasing all audio visual equipment for multiple locations
• Supervising all facilities on installation, implementation and maintenance of all audio visual equipment within multiple locations.
• Maintenance of equipment, repair, installation of audio and video systems, wiring and mounting of all equipment.
• Travel independently in a defined routine or travel as business needs dictate
• Work with multiple site managers and will require working closely with our operations team.
• Collaborate with operations and support teams to provide direction/support, streamline processes, improve efficiencies, and enhance the overall user experience
• Provide after hours as business needs arise.
• Strong communication skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position will expand as the team grows, and the Lead engineer will manage Audio/Visual Technicians and installation and maintenance of the system.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferred, but will substitute years of expeirence for education
• Minumum 9 years of experience

• QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess an understanding of audio, video and control flow, computers and router/wireless networking, calibrating projectors and TVs, control and video distribution, and DSP programing skills.
• Should be familiar with (installing and programing) various Crestron, AMX, Extron, Control4, URC system, NeoPro, Kramer, Knox Video and Shinybow Video Matrix, Harman and BiAmp audio systems: DBX, BSS, and NEXIA.
• Working knowledge of Office 365 and mailbox integration with AV technology
• Must be willing to climb on a ladder and perform speaker, projector and screen maintenance as needed.
• Desired one of the following:
  • Crestron DMC-E-4K - The Crestron Digital Certified Engineer
  • Crestron DM-NVX-N - The Crestron Digital Media Networking Certification
  • Crestron DMC-D-4K - Crestron Digital Media Designer
  • Creston Certification Programmer 101, 201, and/or 301

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 26,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.