Freelance Audio Visual Programmer Jobs in Houston, TX

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 Responsibilities

• Read and interpret AV system drawings, schematics, and signal flow diagrams
• Gather and document programming requirements from engineering designs and client specifications
• Design, create, and test new control system modules and custom touch panel / GUI interfaces
• Program 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 deployment
• Perform on-site troubleshooting and provide technical support during installation and commissioning phases
• Create end-user training materials, as-built documentation, and other program-related documents
• Participate in peer code reviews to support code quality and consistency
• Update and maintain programming code in installed systems
• Maintain control code in a version control system
• Travel to various job sites as needed

What It Takes to Be Successful

Education & Experience

• Formal education or training in electronics, IT, software, engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience considered
• 5+ years of experience programming AV control systems (Crestron, Extron, AMX, QSC, Valcom, and various DSP platforms) required

Certifications

• AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) preferred
• CTS-I, or manufacturer-specific certifications (e.g., Crestron Programmer/CMP, Extron Control Professional, AMX Programmer, QSC Q-SYS) a plus

Technical Skills

• Hands-on programming experience with Crestron (SIMPL, SIMPL+, S#), Extron (GlobalScripter), AMX (NetLinx/Duet), and QSC Q-SYS
• Experience 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 drawings

Traits

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Helpful and team-oriented
• Resourceful decision-making and creative problem-solving skills
• Adaptable and effective under tight deadlines

Our Core Values

Quality — 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 Details

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends as project needs require
• Overtime may be required, project dependent

Required Experience

• Crestron / Extron / QSC / AMX / Valcom and various DSP platforms: 5 years (Required)