AV Software Engineer

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

You will be working with a dynamic team of system engineers responsible for design decisions in all areas of A/V Systems and the technical direction of multiple projects across multiple programs for operations. Responsibilities include designing the systems hardware and software framework for large complex resilient systems and formulating high-level architectural solutions to ensure implemented solutions meet stakeholder needs, standards, and performance requirements. Essential responsibilities and activities include but are not limited to: 

• Designing, Developing and deploying software for Audio/Visual Control Systems, while following DEVOPS tools and processes.
• Supporting software deployment and validation both in person and remotely.
• Performing peer reviews of team member software and providing feedback.
• Identifying issues and implementing improvements to existing modules.
• Perform code demonstrations for colleagues.
• Identify and break down tasks needed to complete assignments
• Proposing and documenting process improvements to improve efficiency and quality of work.
• Developing post installation documentation to facilitate Operation and Maintenance of Audio-Visual Systems.
• Developing and communicating specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Accurately track the status of source code development to Project Managers, Engineering Managers and clients.
• Reviewing Audio/Visual Integrated Design Plans to understand project scope and capabilities.

Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Active Secret Clearance is required. Ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance is required

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 5+ years' OR Master's Degree in Engineering with 3+ years' of progressive experience in the following: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a Related Engineering Discipline
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information
• Must currently hold a minimum SECRET security clearance.
• Must obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Experience developing and deploying software applications in C# .NET (preferably .NET for multi-core processor platforms.
• Experience developing and integrating with third-party control modules and services using industry standard communication protocols (SSH, RESTFul, RS232, etc.).
• Ability to interpret and debug C# software.
• Experience building Test Driven software and utilizing unit testing for software validation.
• Experience developing configuration (JSON, XML, or equivalent) defined Software for modular and adaptive software applications.
• Experience utilizing DEVOPS tools such as GitHub, Bitbucket and Jira for planning, designing, developing and managing software.
• Experience with HTML-5, CSS and JavaScript preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of Scrum processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrated experience performing technical cross-training/coaching of junior colleagues
• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• Solid Microsoft Office Skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Certifications with Crestron Control Systems preferred but not required.
• Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills with the ability and experience communicating directly with executive leadership
• Solid problem solving and consultative skills in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel, including internationally, up to 15% of the time.

What we offer:

• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.