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AV Programming / Commissioning Engineer at Clear in McLean, VA (On-site)

ClearMcLean, VA (On-site)1 day ago
Design & CommissioningTechnical OperationsPermanent Placement

About the job

AV Programming / Commissioning Engineer 3


Location: Tysons, VA

Travel: Up to 50%, including international travel

Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a TS/SCI clearance


We’re looking for an experienced AV Programming / Commissioning Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering complex audiovisual and integrated technology systems for mission-critical environments.


This is a hands-on technical role combining AV programming, systems integration, commissioning, troubleshooting and client-facing technical leadership. You’ll work across complex conference rooms, operations centers, divisible spaces, video walls, VTC environments and AV-over-IP systems.


Key Responsibilities

AV Programming & Integration

  • Develop and deploy Crestron control systems, touch panels and control applications
  • Develop and integrate C#/.NET applications and third-party control modules
  • Integrate systems using protocols including SSH, RESTful APIs and RS232
  • Configure AV-over-IP platforms including Crestron DM-NVX and Dante
  • Design system configuration frameworks and technical documentation

AV Commissioning & Testing

  • Commission and troubleshoot integrated AV systems from configuration through final acceptance
  • Configure, calibrate and tune microphones, speakers and DSP systems
  • Commission video walls, VTC systems, Microsoft Teams and Cisco solutions
  • Configure AV network switches and troubleshoot network-related issues
  • Perform control-system testing, identify bugs and drive issues through resolution

Technical Leadership & Client Support

  • Conduct peer reviews of system designs, control programs and touch panels
  • Develop post-installation documentation and operational materials
  • Deliver on-site user and administrator training
  • Communicate project status, technical risks and development progress to project managers, engineering leadership and clients
  • Work directly with senior stakeholders and executive-level customers


Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline with 5+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 3+ years
  • Strong experience programming and deploying Crestron control systems
  • Experience with conference rooms, operations centers and divisible rooms
  • Strong audio commissioning experience, including DSP, microphones and speakers
  • Experience with Microsoft Teams, Cisco WebEx and AV-over-IP
  • Experience with Crestron DM-NVX and/or Dante
  • Experience developing C#/.NET applications
  • Experience integrating third-party systems using industry-standard communication protocols
  • Crestron, Biamp and/or QSC certifications required
  • Strong troubleshooting, communication and client-facing skills
  • Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Willingness to travel up to 50%, including internationally
  • U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance required


What’s Offered

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off and maternity leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional and technical training
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Exposure to complex, high-profile mission-critical technology projects


If you're an experienced AV programmer/commissioning engineer looking for a technically challenging role with significant responsibility, we'd like to hear from you.


Feel free to reach out directly

737 363 3853

Louis.thorpe@clear-er.com

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