Audio-Video Systems Engineer

• Lead System Design: Design, integrate, and engineer advanced Audio-Visual (AV) and Video Teleconferencing (VTC) architectures across multiple security enclaves.
• AF7 Network Management: Engineer and maintain secure Special Access Program (SAP) VTC capabilities utilizing the Air Force Special Enclave Video Enterprise Network (AF7) to support compartmentalized network operations.
• Oversee Equipment Installation: Direct the installation, configuration, testing, and lifecycle maintenance of complex communications equipment, command center displays, and secure conference room configurations within SCIF environments.
• Support Joint Space Operations: Optimize AF7 and secure communication pipelines to ensure flawless operational connectivity for critical stakeholders including USSPACECOM, JTF-SD, and the NSDC.
• Manage Enterprise Upgrades: Modernize existing S6 communications infrastructure to maximize system uptime and guarantee secure, high-definition collaboration capabilities for Space Force leadership.
• Technical Project Oversight: Provide subject matter expertise during technical review boards, author engineering change proposals (ECPs), and ensure compliance with space systems enterprise architecture standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with network engineers and cybersecurity teams to ensure AV/VTC hardware meets strict Department of Defense (DoD) network configuration, encryption, and multi-level security routing guidelines.

• Education & Experience Matrix: Meet one of the following baseline criteria:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical field plus 15 years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Master’s Degree in a relevant technical field plus 7.5 years of relevant engineering experience.
  • PhD in a relevant technical field plus 3 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrated experience engineering multi-enclave VTC systems and integrating secure communications equipment within DoD environments.
• Lead System Design: Design, integrate, and engineer advanced Audio-Visual (AV) and Video Teleconferencing (VTC) architectures across multiple security enclaves.
• Technical Project Oversight: Provide subject matter expertise during technical review boards, author engineering change proposals (ECPs), and ensure compliance with space systems enterprise architecture standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with network engineers and cybersecurity teams to ensure AV/VTC hardware meets strict Department of Defense (DoD) network configuration and routing guidelines.
• Oversee Equipment Installation: Direct the installation, configuration, testing, and lifecycle maintenance of complex communications equipment, command center displays, and secure conference room configurations.
• Manage Enterprise Upgrades: Modernize existing S6 communications infrastructure to maximize system uptime and guarantee secure, high-definition collaboration capabilities for Space Force leadership.

Desired:

• Military Space Context: Previous experience supporting Space Systems Command (SSC) or other US Space Force/US Space Command directorates.
• Industry Certifications: Certified Technology Specialist - Design or Installation (CTS-D / CTS-I) or Crestron/Extron engineering certifications.
• Cybersecurity Compliance: Current DoD 8577.01 / 8140 baseline certification (such as Security+ CE or CISSP).
• A successful candidate will coordinate the delivery of services among different program activities to increase effectiveness and efficiency leadership – proven success in leading high-performance teams in an integrated product development team environment, achieving results through others, and being a strong team player
• Objectivity – Must maintain objectivity to determine proper standards, processes, and procedures that benefits the entire organization
• Creativity – Develop innovative solutions to modernize and improve system proficiencies (i.e. processes, procedures, techniques, tools, etc.)
• Flexibility – Receptive to change/new information and rapidly adapts to new technology, information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles
• Analytical Thinking - Exceptional ability to analyze data and utilize it to make sound business decisions
• Conflict management and resolution skills
• Passionate - Possess a passion for researching, defining and enforcing standards, processes and procedures
• Results focused – Ability to organize and manage multiple, and at time competing priorities
• Communication Skills – Demonstrate communication skills necessary to interpret policies in situations requiring persuasion and prepare and present presentations
• Relationship building skills – Ability to work within a dynamic team setting and provide role-model leadership
• Customer service – Superior customer service skills to both internal and external customers

Clearance:

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required

Compensation:

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $140,000-$190,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

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