Audiovisual Programmer - CONDOR (CIPOLY) - 165105

About the role

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an experienced Audio Visual Programmer (Associate, Mid‑Level, or Senior) to join our team in Herndon, VA. In this role you will play a key part in delivering high‑visibility projects by providing expert programming and architectural support for audio‑visual systems, ensuring successful outcomes for our customers and end users with a focus on Crestron equipment and environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test high‑performance AV solutions for government customers.
• Generate custom audiovisual system designs using Crestron technologies.
• Support customer stakeholder meetings to collect, document, or validate system requirements.
• Research, identify, and recommend technology options to solve customer problems.
• Support onsite deployment of AV systems and system configuration phases.
• Coordinate with customer facilities teams and other onsite sub‑contractors and vendors during systems installation as required.
• Support the development of end‑user training materials and operations and maintenance plans.
• Perform in‑house testing and on‑site commissioning at client locations.
• Develop expertise in the industry through continuing training, certifications, and review of trade publications.

Basic Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance (active within the past 24 months).
• Willingness to obtain a Counterintelligence Polygraph (CIP) or current CIP.
• Level 2: 1+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience with Crestron programming and system environments.
• Proficiency in modern programming and scripting languages such as C++, Java, JavaScript, Perl, Python, and Visual Basic.
• Experience in system integration, testing, and troubleshooting of complex A/V systems.
• Hands‑on experience with network programming.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with systems engineering principles and integration best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Level 3: 3+ years of related systems design and integration experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Level 4: 5+ years of related systems design and integration experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance and current Counterintelligence Polygraph (CIP) strongly preferred.
• Experience translating customer requirements into software designs.
• Knowledge of software systems configuration management.
• Experience with C# programming.
• Experience with object‑oriented programming.
• Experience with HTML/web programming (for user interface design).
• Crestron Gold‑level programming certification or higher.
• Experience working with local and remote teams.
• Experience interfacing directly with all levels of staff and management.
• Experience working as a member of a development team.

Pay

$130,000 – $200,000 based on experience

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Holiday Pay