Senior AV Systems Programmer & Field Commissioning Expert

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ForTech Solutions, Inc. in North Hollywood, CA, seeks an experienced AV Systems Programmer & Commissioning Specialist to program, configure, test, and commission integrated AV systems.

This role bridges design, project management, installation, service, and engineering teams while ensuring projects reach a professional, documented finish. The ideal candidate is technical, detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable hands-on in the field, with responsibility for final system performance and

Qualifications

• Programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, or supporting professional AV/control systems.
• Strong understanding of integrated AV systems and signal flow.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking and network-connected devices.
• Ability to read system drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and project documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and changing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively with a team.
• Willingness to travel to project locations.

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, and commission residential and commercial AV and control systems.
• Configure control processors, touch panels, remotes, user interfaces, AV equipment, and integrated devices.
• Program and configure systems involving audio/video distribution, conferencing, lighting control, shades, HVAC integration, and other connected technologies.
• Configure network-connected AV and control devices, including IP addressing, VLAN-related requirements, device communication, and system connectivity.
• Perform firmware updates, software configuration, equipment setup, and system optimization.
• Modify and troubleshoot existing programming when taking over, upgrading, or servicing existing systems.
• Maintain consistency and quality in programming standards and user experience across projects.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Focused

Self-motivated

Self-starter

Organized

Multitasker

Accountable

Proactive

Problem solver

Team-oriented

Professional

Tools

Crestron / Crestron Home

Control4

Lutron lighting and shade control

Commercial and residential AV systems

Video distribution and matrix systems

DSP configuration and audio commissioning

Conferencing and presentation systems

TCP/IP networking

QSC/BiAmp and audio setup

Dante or other AV-over-IP technologies

Surveillance and access control

Remote monitoring and system support platforms

Job description

ForTech Solutions, Inc. in North Hollywood, CA, seeks an experienced AV Systems Programmer & Commissioning Specialist to program, configure, test, and commission integrated AV systems.

This role bridges design, project management, installation, service, and engineering teams while ensuring projects reach a professional, documented finish. The ideal candidate is technical, detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable hands-on in the field, with responsibility for final system performance and