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# Multimedia Systems Engineer IV

- **Company:** ARES Corporation
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Outlook, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Interoperability, Microsoft OneNote, Network Configuration and Change Management, Oracle (Applications), Microsoft PowerPoint, SAP (Applications), Microsoft SharePoint, Systems Architecture, Data Processing, Microsoft InTune, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/candidate/trackback_apply?vacancyId=[vacid]

## About the Role

* Requires minimum BA/BS and 8-12 years of related experience as well as hold a relevant certification for engineering Microsoft Collaboration Systems., * Demonstrated experience designing, installing, and configuring Microsoft Teams Rooms certified, appliance-based systems, including compute appliances, touch consoles, cameras, microphones, speakers, displays, and content ingest
 * Must possess current, relevant Microsoft Teams Rooms-related certifications (must be maintained as technology and MTR device list evolves)
 * Demonstrated experience designing, installing, and configuring Microsoft Teams Rooms certified, appliance-based systems, including compute appliances, touch consoles, cameras, microphones, speakers, displays, and content ingest
 * Be familiar with Compliance with EPEAT, Section 508, and energy-savings standards
 * Proven competency in engineering collaboration spaces as complete audio/video systems, including room sizing, camera coverage, microphone pickup, speaker coverage, display readability, cabling, and signal flow
 * Ability to produce authoritative engineering documentation and installation guides; experience with version-controlled repositories (e.g., NASA SharePoint Online)
 * Strong engineering judgment balancing functionality, interoperability, security, supportability, cost, and end-user simplicity
 * Experience with appliance-based deployments that do not require third-party AV control system infrastructure
 * Expertise in network configuration, device enrollment (WCS Intune or equivalent), and compliance with Agency Security Configuration Standards
 * Ability to evaluate spaces as complete systems, confirming usability, installation quality, lifecycle readiness, and operational handoff
 * Knowledge and experience with installation verification and acceptance procedures, including camera capture/framing, microphone pickup and noise rejection, display readability, speaker coverage, and physical security
 * Familiarity with Common Room Components requirements: resource mailbox/Entra ID join, one-touch join touch panel, USB-C/HDMI content ingest, secured cabling, cable cubby, dual network drops, dedicated power, and centralized management
 * Experience developing and maintaining engineering documentation, installation guides, and end-user training materials; ensuring Section 508 compliance
 * Demonstrated ability to technically evaluate custom/non-standard room approaches, minimizing complexity and maximizing usability
 * Proven ability to participate in standards maintenance, assessment, and continual improvement, including commenting on NASA standards changes and hardware evaluation.
 * Strong organizational, presentation, and customer service skills; ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
 * Ability to think, plan, and work independently while meeting deadlines.
 * Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees, customers, and cross-functional teams.
 * Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and provide daily/weekly project reporting.
 * Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, OneDrive), as well as SharePoint and Box., * Experience supporting NASA, aerospace, DoD, or other large federal technical environments.
 * Industry-recognized certifications in audio/video engineering, IT systems integration, or related fields
 * Experience coordinating with NASA facility teams for needed building modifications like power, and network configurations.
 * Familiarity with NASA or federal procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Deltek, Oracle) for managing PRs, POs, and vendor invoicing.
 * Experience in guiding system architecture transitions and modernization efforts.
 * Experience supporting risk-based decisions, system security plan documentation, and coordination with engineering and service delivery leads
 * Experience providing training and training materials on collaboration and conference rooms
 * Experience working in sensitive or mission-critical environments, with awareness of federal IT security protocols and data handling standards.

## Description

ARES eMITS is seeking a Multimedia Systems Engineer to support the Workplace & Collaboration Services (WCS) in delivering innovative, consistent, and secure collaboration solutions. This role is responsible for engineering, installing, configuring, testing, and documenting Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR)-certified equipment in NASA-managed collaboration spaces. The candidate must demonstrate hands-on expertise, technical judgment, and strong leadership skills to ensure spaces are designed and operated in alignment with NASA standards and mission requirements., * Design, install and configure Microsoft Teams Rooms certified, appliance-based systems, including compute appliances, touch consoles, cameras, microphones, speakers, displays, and content ingest

 * Manage multiple projects simultaneously and provide daily/weekly project reporting.
 * Provide technical analysis for new hardware systems, upgrades, risk assessments, and implementation plans.
 * Participate in standards maintenance, assessment, and continual improvement, including commenting on NASA standards changes and hardware evaluation
 * Stay current on industry trends as they relative to evolving collaboration space solutions.
 * Review and technically evaluate custom/non-standard room approaches, minimizing complexity and maximizing usability
 * Analyze complex systems, identify gaps, and independently develop solutions.
 * Contribute to system obsolescence planning, lifecycle tracking, and upgrade/replacement roadmaps (5-7 year planning horizon).
 * Draft detailed engineering plans, analyses, workflows, and cost estimations.
 * Support and guide facility-related systems considerations.
 * Facilitate engineering activities and meetings with Product Owners, customers, and stakeholders.
 * Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
 * Willingness to travel for face-to-face meetings, room installation/configuration/acceptance, technical evaluation/site survey, and center visits as needed
 * Maintain relevant Microsoft Teams Rooms-related certifications


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