Sr. Multimedia Systems Engineer

Company Description

Abacus Technology Corporation is a Federal government contractor and provider of enterprise information technology (IT) services and solutions.  For 40 years, we’ve developed effective partnerships with government and industry to tackle business challenges and pressures for Federal Defense, Civilian, and Intelligence customers.  Abacus maintains core competencies in: IT Infrastructure Support, Network Operations and Maintenance, Communication Solutions, Systems Engineering and Integration, Cyber Security / Information Assurance, Application Development, Program Management, and Business Transformation.

Job Description

• Lead the design, build, and integration of complex multimedia, broadcast, A/V, and imagery systems.
• Provide technical analysis for new hardware systems, upgrades, risk assessments, and implementation plans.
• Manage system obsolescence planning, life cycle tracking, and upgrade/replacement roadmaps.
• Draft detailed engineering plans, analyses, workflows, and cost estimations.
• Serve as SysAdmin for Vault, AutoCAD, and MPulse systems; oversee drafting standards, release modes, and engineering documentation updates.
• Support and guide facility-related systems considerations (HVAC impacts on server hardware, facility management history, etc.).
• Provide project oversight for installation, maintenance, and operations staff.
• Assign, track, and ensure compliance of personnel work activities.
• Manage DRD (Data Requirements Document) deliverables and ensure accurate, timely submission.
• Participate in flight system development meetings and develop corresponding plans for ground system follow-ons.
• Coordinate with facility teams and NASA stakeholders on outages, dig permits, B8/B30 Mission Control Center interfaces, and SCH interfaces.
• Manage financial planning, forecasting, reconciliation, and budget tracking.
• Oversee creation, tracking, and reconciliation of complex PRs, POs, vendor invoices, and purchasing assignments.
• Manage service and maintenance agreements, including renewals, life cycle documentation, and third-party hardware support after OEM end-of-life.
• Serve as account holder for RHEL, Avixa, SMPTE, HPE, and associated vendor relationships.
• Provide senior expertise on Dalet and its integrations across NASA (IO and eMITS).
• Support legacy conference rooms, CATV modernization approaches, EVCDN integration in B8, LTN deployment, satellite reception systems, and public distribution at JSC.
• Manage bitstream recorders in B8 and B30 and plan for format migration survival for MMEG.
• Support parsing and transition of VRPS system components to other organizational users.
• Contribute to plans and issue resolution for Teague Auditorium and other key NASA facilities.
• Support eMITS relationship with AEGIS including dark fiber configurations and network considerations.

Qualifications

8+ years experience in project and financial management with engineering experience in television, A/V systems, and/or electronics.  Bachelor’s degree in a related field.  Member or Certified by the ADDA or ADDA (digital) program preferred.  Strong knowledge of multimedia and broadcast systems, system design principles, AutoCAD, and electronics engineering.  Experience administering Vault and MPulse systems, including drafting standards, release modes, and engineering documentation workflows.  Familiar with NASA or federal procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Deltek, Oracle) for managing PRs, POs, and vendor invoicing.  Extensive knowledge of SMPTE standards, NEC codes, A/V requirements, and industry best practices.  Experience managing technical crews and coordinating work with General Contractors.  Expertise in the latest version of AutoCAD drafting software.  Knowledge of databases and A/V drafting schemas.  Experience with the following: analog and digital baseband over copper; CATV over copper; analog and digital baseband over short haul fiber optics; facility automation systems; virtual routing systems; Internet Protocol Television (IPTV); camera control; audio mixing systems; digital switching systems; and multimedia control systems.  Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office 365, as well as SharePoint and Box.  Experience working in sensitive or mission-critical environments, with awareness of federal IT security protocols and data handling standards.  Experience supporting NASA, aerospace, DoD, or other large federal technical environments desired.  Strong ability to analyze complex systems, identify gaps, and independently develop solutions.  Able to evaluate team strengths and weaknesses and provide input to performance assessments.  Demonstrated leadership in guiding system architecture transitions and modernization efforts.  Able to think, plan, and work independently while meeting deadlines.  Must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees, customers, and cross-functional teams.  Excellent organizational skills and commitment to staying current with emerging technologies.  Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and provide daily/weekly project reporting.  Must be a US citizen.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Additional Information

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