DSP programmer

Responsibilities

• Program DSPs, AV control systems, and networked AV components in accordance with approved system designs and technical baselines.
• Develop control logic, routing logic, user interface layouts, presets, profiles, and device configurations required for full system functionality.
• Integrate programmed components into a cohesive control environment and validate performance prior to acceptance testing.
• Support installation and integration activities by coordinating with technicians, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure system readiness and compatibility.
• Perform functional testing, troubleshooting, verification, and corrective updates to resolve programming and integration issues.
• Document source code, configuration files, firmware versions, device settings, routing tables, and related technical artifacts required for sustainment.
• Contribute to redlines, as-built documentation, programming packages, and turnover materials.
• Aid in user/operator training by explaining system operation, basic troubleshooting, and user-accessible functions.
• Support systems acceptance testing and help resolve deficiencies identified during validation or test events.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent related experience Programming/analysis experience with a thorough application-level knowledge of the area of specialty Minimum of 15 years of experience programming DSPs, AV control systems, or closely related audiovisual technologies. At least 2 years of hands-on experience with system integration, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting in operational AV or broadcast environments. Demonstrated experience supporting technical documentation such as programming packages, as-built updates, configuration records, or test results. Experience working from approved engineering documents, system design packages, or technical baselines to implement programmed solutions.
• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience programming digital signal processors (DSPs), AV control systems, and related networked audiovisual technologies. Working knowledge of audiovisual system integration, signal flow, device configuration, and functional verification. Ability to read and work from technical baselines such as engineering packages, system design plans, signal flow diagrams, and as-built documentation. Experience with troubleshooting, testing, and validating integrated AV or broadcast systems. Ability to produce accurate technical documentation, including programming packages and configuration records. Strong coordination and communication skills to work effectively with installers, engineers, project managers, and customer stakeholders.

About the Role

Empower AI is a leading provider of AI solutions for government agencies. We specialize in delivering practical, sustainable paths for transformation through our Empower AI Platform®. Our team brings over three decades of experience to solve complex challenges in Health, Defense, and Civilian missions. The DSP Programmer plays a crucial role in developing and supporting digital signal processing and AV control solutions for federal agency leaders.