Show Control Project Programming Engineer

Project Engineer

A Project Engineer is considered the primary technical point of contact for the client and is responsible for ensuring that systems & solutions are deployed and programmed according to the project scope. A major role is to provide controlled solutions for Audio/Visual/Lighting installations. This is a cutting-edge position that provides the opportunity to work on projects of all sizes at sites all worldwide.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide the company and its clients with Show Control solutions for Audio/Visual/Lighting installations.
• Participate in the design, development, implementation and support of AV, Control and Network systems.
• Develop custom equipment drivers, control methodologies & architectures, and custom GUI's.
• Plan and lead overall projects, systems testing & validation procedures, programming & scripting, and documentation efforts.
• Store, retrieve and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.
• Monitor control systems to ensure systems operate reliably and within established performance criteria.
• Train end users and clients.
• Provide After Sales technical support.
• Balance multiple projects/assignments with alacrity while aggressively meeting deadlines and expectations.
• Self-manage assignments and work autonomously when necessary.
• Be highly collaborative and focused on sharing details routinely and consistently with team members.
• Demonstrate a persistent optimism and ability to navigate challenges in a way that produces value, exceeds expectations, and promotes company success.
• Program media servers and systems to deliver large scale media experiences.
• Apply strong control, networking, and signal path troubleshooting skills.

Attributes:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exhibits a positive attitude and establishes professional relations with others.
• Good organizational, work management, and time management skills.
• Good problem solving and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Self-driven and takes initiative.
• Ability to handle high pressure situations.
• Desire to work on unique and challenging projects across different markets and locations.
• Enjoys traveling.

Requirements:

• Advanced Control Systems Programming and Operation (especially Node-RED and scripting environments, as well as Q-SYS, Medialon, Alcorn McBride, etc.)
• Proficient scripting abilities (e.g., Lua, JavaScript, Node.JS, SQL, etc.)
• Networking Management, Configuration, Deployment, and Operation including VLANs, routing, QoS, IGMP, PTP (certification a plus)
• Q-SYS Audio & Control (certification preferred)
• Video and Presentation Systems Programming and Operation (Pixera, RealMotion, 7th Sense, PIXILAB, Disguise, Touch Designer, etc.)
• Video processing and layering systems such as Aquilon, Barco E2, and Christie Spider
• Large matrices such as Ross Ultrix, Grass Valley Sirius, and Evertz EQX
• Large LED canvases and projection systems
• IP video signal distribution protocols such as ST 2110, IPMX, SDVoE, and NDI
• A/V systems, equipment, concepts, and technologies
• User Interface development including some HTML and CSS knowledge
• Office365 suite including Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel
• 2 to 5 years of work experience within the Audio/Visual or Software Development industries
• Experience scripting, developing software solutions, or building user interfaces that communicate with other systems, manipulate data, or leverage database back-ends
• Demonstrated experience with electronic control systems and signal processing; familiarity with relays and Programmable Logic Controllers is a plus
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite a plus
• Degree in one of the following areas of study is preferred:
• Computer Science
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Programming
• Electronics Engineering
• Entertainment Technology/Theater
• Video Production
• Travel is to be expected on average 50% of the time due to the nature of the projects