AV/MM Engineer

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Synergy ECP is a leading provider of cybersecurity, software and systems engineering and IT services to the U.S. intelligence and defense communities. The company leverages its expertise in data transport solutions, software and systems engineering, and other solutions to deliver critical and innovative capabilities to high-level decision makers that enhance our nation’s security.

In an ultra-competitive environment, Synergy ECP has thrived by adhering to our name, making sure excellence is displayed by our Employees, to our Customers and by Improving Performance (ECP). It’s what sets us apart, enabling us to be an autonomous yet agile business that delivers huge results—showing we’re ready to meet our customers’ evolving demands. Synergy ECP has earned a client list that includes numerous Fortune 100 companies, in addition to multiple branches of the US government and military services.

The AV/MM Engineer provides design, installation and maintenance of Audio- Visual/Multimedia (AV/MM) systems. The AV/MM Engineer is also responsible for the configuration management (CM) of developmental and operational AV/MM systems.

Required Skills:

The Level 2 Audio-Video/Multimedia (Av/Mm) Engineer shall possess the following capabilities:

• Prepare operational guides
• Train Government customers in proper use of AV/MM systems
• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of AV/MM systems
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
• Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of AV/MM systems
• Provide assistance to users in accessing and using AV/MM systems
• Design a wide variety of AV/MM solutions including multi-level security VTC/PC systems, enterprise level VTC and collaboration systems, conference rooms, classrooms, command centers, auditoriums, digital signage, and streaming
• Act as equipment custodian and performs inventory asset management and accountability functions
• Document hardware and software configuration management processes and procedures
• Coordinate hardware installations across multiple sites
• Maintain and develop the environment for hardware and software product build, staging, testing and integration
• Apply concepts and define and implement hardware and software configuration management processes and procedures, such as creating product build scripts and procedures, and integrate those scripts with the hardware and software build process
• Conduct analysis on AV/MM systems by ensuring designs are cost efficient, able to be integrated, and reliable
• Communicate with the other engineering personnel to coordinate the interrelated design and assure project completion
• Design, document, and develop code for programmable devices
• Analyze complex hardware systems, hardware design, architecture, network design and other technical hardware issues
• Perform testing on equipment
• Provide hardware maintenance support, both preventative and remedial
• Deploy, install, and implement AV/MM at Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS)
• Conduct site surveys
• Streamline control system interfaces to be fully automated and maximize user experience
• Configure control systems, communication devices and peripheral equipment
• Develop costing proposals for the program manager
• Perform telecommunication punch block installation and maintenance for serial copper data paths. Interpret drawings, specifications, and other related documents
  
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Five (5) years’ experience as an AV/MM Engineer in a minimum of seven (7) skill sets below within the past seven (7) years:
• Analog, SDI and HD SDI signal processing and conversion
• Digital video filtering and scalable video coding
• Compression and decompression techniques
• Encoding and decoding of television standards such as ATSC, QAM, NTSC, PAL
• Signal theory and analysis. Audio processing. Sound reinforcement and speaker placement
• Sightlines, screen size and projection distances
• AES/EBU or AES3 digital audio interlace standards
• Cable termination (Fiber, copper, audio, etc.)
• Set-up and maintenance of various HD/SD broadcast equipment
• Integration of audio and video teleconferencing systems
• Set-up of digital video effects systems
• Operation and set-up of various production switchers
• Operation and maintenance of audio mixers
• Integration of wired/wireless microphone systems and configurations
• Design and installation of audio support systems. System integration
• Custom fabrication of parts and cables
• Installation of low voltage wiring and cable; soldering and termination of connectors; wiring of equipment
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional AV/MM experience in the areas identified above may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree for a total of nine (9) years’ experience
  
  
  
  

Taking Care of the People Who Take Care of The Nation

Compensation: We offer highly competitive compensation that is consistently recognized by our employees as being generous!

Health & Retirement: We offer a comprehensive Health Benefits package and 401K Retirement plan so you can take care of yourself and your family... both now and in the future. Other health-related benefits include an employee Gym wellness benefit, People Partners who will help you navigate both personal and professional worlds, as well as strong wellness related resources offered through our healthcare provider.

Education: Individual growth is a priority at Synergy ECP. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of our company-sponsored continuing education program so they can get their degree or that next certification needed to propel them towards the next level. Not sure what's best for your career plans, we'll help you navigate it all!

Work/Life Balance: A healthy work/life balance is essential for building and executing your work effectively at Synergy ECP, but it’s also necessary to allow you the room to pursue everything you want to develop in your personal life. We offer a generous Paid Time Off benefit and 11 paid holidays a year. Synergy ECP also provides flexible work options that work with your schedule and lifestyle.

Philanthropy: With the help of our amazing employees, Synergy ECP participates annually in building awareness, volunteering and contributing to dozens of organizations. We believe that giving back creates a sense of purpose, engagement, and fulfillment. Have a cause you are passionate about? We bet you'll find others here that care about it just as much!

Great Corporate Facilities: Come by our corporate office and enjoy a weekly happy hour, take a drive to nearby restaurants, grab a snack or coffee in our café, or utilize our collaborative office space and conference rooms.

SkillBridge: Our SkillBridge Program takes the incredible experience our servicemembers already have and shows them how to apply it within corporate environments. We are fanatical about helping our Military!

Synergy ECP is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.