Orlando or Miami, FL Office or Remote in Las Vegas
Must be eligible to work in the US
Summary
A Project Engineer at Smart Monkeys, Inc. 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 and media 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 around the world.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Provide the company and its clients with Show Control and Media 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
Program media servers and systems to deliver large scale media experiences
Plan and lead overall projects, systems testing & validation procedures, programming & configuring, and documentation efforts
Store, retrieve and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements
Monitor control and media systems to ensure systems operate reliably and within established performance criteria
Apply strong control, networking, and signal path troubleshooting skills
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
Qualifications
Knowledge of the following:
Advanced Control Systems Programming and Operation (especially Node-RED and scripting environments, as well as Q-SYS, Medialon, Alcorn McBride, etc.)
Video and Presentation Systems Programming and Operation (Pixera, 7th Sense, RealMotion, PIXILAB, Disguise, Touch Designer, Green Hippo, 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
Networking Management, Configuration, Deployment, and Operation including VLANs, routing, QoS,
IGMP, PTP (certification a plus)
Q-SYS Audio & Control (certification preferred)
A/V systems, equipment, concepts, and technologies
User Interface development including some HTML and CSS knowledge
Office365 suite including Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel
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
Training / Education
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 configuring and deploying video signal infrastructure and head-end systems
Experience using Adobe Creative Suite a plus
Degree in one of the following areas of study is preferred:
Computer Science/Engineering
Computer Programming
Electronics Engineering
Entertainment Technology/Theatre
Video Production
Job Type
Full-Time Employee.
90-day probationary period.
Working Conditions
Travel is to be expected on average 50% of the time due to the nature of the projects.
Onsite environment will vary for each project. Employee may be asked to wear protective gear on building sites.
Office environment at company premises.
Compensation
Based on experience, USD per Annum paid on monthly basis
15 days PTO including sick, personal, and vacation 1st year; 20 days after 1 year
Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
Short term disability
Retirement Plan after one year
Workers Compensation
Equal opportunity employer
Smart Monkeys, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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