What are the responsibilities and job description for the AV Design Engineer position at Catapult Federal Services?
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Position: AV Design Engineer
Location: Tysons, VA
Clearance: Secret (with willingness/eligibility to obtain a TS SCI)
Qualifications
Must have an Active Secret Clearance
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a Related Engineering Discipline with 5 years' progressive experience in the following:
Developing and implementing hardware and software solutions for data center and virtual infrastructure technologies
Demonstrated experience with developing cost estimates and work breakdown structures for the design and implementation of complex projects.
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 objective
Ability to travel, including internationally, up to 20% of the time
Familiarity with IT, telecommunications, A/V and electrical equipment including related materials and specifications
Strong knowledge of videoconferencing standards
Experience reading and interpreting blueprints
Experience performing complex design/build and conceptual design practices
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
AutoCAD experience, or experience drafting with a similar drafting software
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
Responsibilities
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: Creating Drawing Packages and Bill of Materials in CAD.
Design and testing of complex videoconferencing and integrated audio/visual technologies (videoconferencing, control systems, displays, video walls and matrix systems, audio reinforcement systems, cameras, microphones, document cameras, streaming technologies, etc.) and A/V based collaboration technologies
Design of audio/video systems with Crestron, AMX and Extron control systems
Conduct customer site surveys and provide sales engineering support, including collecting and recording detailed operational, functional and technical requirements, developing project scopes, and providing overall system costing for A/V projects
Design and test and troubleshoot various network and telecommunications systems including IP networks and ISDN networks
Understanding plans and specifications to identify the types and grades of materials and equipment needed to ensure compliance with project requirements
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of electrical plans, blueprint and drawings
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work
Develop test plans for complex AV control system functional acceptance tests of AMX, Crestron, and Extron control systems
Develop and conduct on-site user and administrative training for the installed integrated audio/visual systems