Audio/Visual (A/V) Systems Engineer (Engineer Communication Sys 2) - 30031

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Nellis Air Force Base Census-Designated Place (NV); On-site; USD 76,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Wellness resources

401(k) Savings plan

Financial planning tools

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Paid holidays and PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Education scholarships

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries Mission Technologies Division seeks an Audio/Visual (A/V) Systems Engineer to support the VTTC at Nellis, NV, for the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center and JSE.

This role handles enterprise A/V infrastructure in a secure government environment, configuring Dante devices and Evertz MMA10G systems to ensure seamless A/V for high-visibility meetings with DoD compliance. Citizenship required; active TS/SCI preferred; 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s or 6

Qualifications

• 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years with Masters; or High School Diploma/equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
• Experience or certification in Evertz environments, MMA10G architectures.
• Must meet DoD 8140 IA baseline qualifications or higher.
• Familiar with signal routing and timing in mixed digital environments.
• Experience configuring and deploying Dante-enabled devices.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of A/V systems: DSPs, microphones, speakers, LED walls, video conferencing, and control platforms (Crestron, Extron, QSC).
• Perform end-to-end signal flow diagnostics and reduce downtime.
• Support live events, briefings, town halls, and tests with zero-failure A/V execution.

Skills

Dante-enabled devices

Evertz MMA10G

DoD 8140 IA

Signal routing

SCIF security

Education

Bachelor degree with 2 years relevant experience

High School diploma + 6 years relevant experience

Tools

Dante

Evertz MMA10G hardware

Crestron/Extron control

Job description

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Requisition Number:30031

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$75,790.00-$115,000.00

Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience:Mid

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS).Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People– Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships– Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership– Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First– Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future– Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency– Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

HII Mission Technologies Division is seeking a Audio/Visual (A/V) Systems Engineer to work on a team executing integration efforts on the Modeling, Simulation, and Training environment at the Virtual Test and Training Center (VTTC) supporting the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) team, at Nellis, NV.

This position supports mission-critical audio/visual (A/V) infrastructure within a secure government environment. The ideal candidate will possess robust experience in enterprise-level A/V systems, networked media distribution, and real-time event support while maintaining a strict adherence to security standards. This role is pivotal to ensuring seamless A/V functionality for high-visibility meetings, operational briefs, and real-time command support.

• Apply comprehensive knowledge of A/V systems, including digital signal processors (DSPs), microphones, speakers, LED wall displays, video conferencing platforms, and control system platforms such as Crestron, Extron, and QSC.
• Perform detailed end-to-end signal flow diagnostics and implement corrective actions to minimize system downtime and repeat visits.
• Support live events, briefings, town halls, and operational test scenarios, ensuring zero-failure A/V execution under pressure.
• Maintain and support A/V-over-IP deployments including Evertz, Dante, and similar systems—configuring and managing devices across multicast and VLAN-isolated networks.
• Utilize basic networking concepts and tools to support A/V systems integration. Includes working with IP addressing, CLI environments (e.g., SSH, FTP, serial via Putty), and Remote Desktop tools for remote diagnostics and control.
• Communicate effectively with users and leadership, translating complex technical issues into clear, understandable language.
• Maintain and update system configurations, diagrams, and asset inventories with a high level of precision.
• Implement best practices and adhere to information assurance policies and procedures in accordance with DoD cybersecurity regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
• Candidate must have prior experience or certification in Evertz environments, particularly within MMA10G-based architectures (including hardware such as TRS4k-2U, Magnum, EXE, 7800 frame environments).
• Candidate must meet DoD 8140 baseline IA Technical qualifications or higher.
• Candidate must be familiar with signal routing and timing in mixed digital environments.
• Candidate must have hands‑on experience configuring and deploying Dante-enabled devices.
• Candidate must have knowledge of secure hardware integration practices in compartmentalized networks and SCIF environments.
• Candidate must have had an active Top Secret clearance within the last 24 months.
• Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain DoD TS/SCI.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Requirements

• Strongly prefer candidates with an active TS/SCI clearance. SAP/SARexperience preferred.
• Preferred Certifications
  • Evertz MMA10G or equivalent OEM training
  • Dante Level I or higher
  • Crestron/Extron Certified Programmer or Installer
  • CompTIA Security+ (for DoD 8140 compliance)
  • AVIXA CTS certification

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as:

• best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
• wellness resources
• employee assistance programs
• Savings Plan Options (401(k))
• financial planning tools
• life insurance
• employee discounts
• paid holidays and paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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