Audio Visual Programmer

As an Audio-Visual Programmer at Network Cabling Services (NCS), you'll be challenged to excel on a daily basis. You'll see entire projects through to successful completion and work with some of the most cutting-edge equipment in the audiovisual industry today.NCS is looking for a results-driven AV Programmer in the Houston area who shares our values of Quality, Communication, Customer Service, Integrity, and Safety. If you're committed to ongoing learning and share our passion for achievement and overcoming challenges, you may be a great fit for our growing team.Job ResponsibilitiesRead and interpret AV system drawings, schematics, and signal flow diagramsGather and document programming requirements from engineering designs and client specificationsDesign, create, and test new control system modules and custom touch panel / GUI interfacesProgram control processors, touch panels, audio DSPs, and AV peripherals (Crestron, Extron, AMX, QSC, Biamp, Valcom, and similar platforms)Perform system commissioning, pre-installation checkout, and testing of code prior to and during deploymentPerform on-site troubleshooting and provide technical support during installation and commissioning phasesCreate end-user training materials, as-built documentation, and other program-related documentsParticipate in peer code reviews to support code quality and consistencyUpdate and maintain programming code in installed systemsMaintain control code in a version control systemTravel to various job sites as neededWhat It Takes to Be SuccessfulEducation & ExperienceFormal education or training in electronics, IT, software, engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience considered5+ years of experience programming AV control systems (Crestron, Extron, AMX, QSC, Valcom, and various DSP platforms) requiredCertificationsAVIXA Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) preferredCTS-I, or manufacturer-specific certifications (e.g., Crestron Programmer/CMP, Extron Control Professional, AMX Programmer, QSC Q-SYS) a plusTechnical SkillsHands-on programming experience with Crestron (SIMPL, SIMPL+, S#), Extron (GlobalScripter), AMX (NetLinx/Duet), and QSC Q-SYSExperience configuring and tuning audio DSPs (Biamp, QSC, Extron, or similar)Working knowledge of AV-over-IP and streaming protocols (Dante, NDI, AVB) and general networking fundamentals (IP addressing, VLANs)Ability to read and work from AutoCAD or similar AV system drawingsTraitsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailHelpful and team-orientedResourceful decision-making and creative problem-solving skillsAdaptable and effective under tight deadlinesOur Core ValuesQuality — We take pride in our work and take ownership of the outcomes. This attitude of excellence applies to internal and external clients alike. We pay attention to details and strive to consistently deliver exceptional quality across all aspects of our business. Every project, every client, every time!Communication — We believe in timely and proactive communication. We strive to consistently provide clear, concise, and complete status updates — including both good and bad news. Open and honest communication builds trust and is the foundation for successful ongoing partnerships and relationships.Customer Service — We want to build enduring relationships and get invited back time and time again to help our clients implement their projects and meet their goals. We strive to exceed our clients' expectations by listening carefully, being responsive to their needs, and making them look good. We want to be viewed as a trusted partner and an extension of their team.Integrity — Our word is our bond. Simply stated: we keep our promises, admit our mistakes, and take absolute ownership of outcomes. We aspire to be trusted partners to our vendors, clients, and team members.Safety — We believe establishing a safety culture is the best way to show that we care about our co-workers and to ensure a sustainable workforce. Construction carries inherent risks, and establishing a safety culture is important to minimizing them. We strive to create an injury-free environment by identifying risks, eliminating and/or mitigating hazards, and investing in ongoing training and development of our workforce.Job DetailsBenefits401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceReferral programTuition reimbursementVision insuranceSchedule8-hour shiftDay shiftMonday to Friday, with occasional weekends as project needs requireOvertime may be required, project dependentRequired ExperienceCrestron / Extron / QSC / AMX / Valcom and various DSP platforms: 5 years (Required)