AV Engineer (No C2C)

AV Design Engineer

Location: Onsite in Tysons, VA

Clearance: Secret (must be eligible for TS/SCI upgrade)

As an AV Design Engineer, you will lead the architecture, design, and implementation of complex audio-visual, data center, and virtual infrastructure technologies. This role bridges technical system design with executive-level communication, requiring expertise in creating detailed drawing packages, cost estimates, and hardware/software frameworks for large-scale, resilient systems.

Key Responsibilities

• System Architecture & Design: Formulate high-level architectural solutions and design complex videoconferencing and integrated AV technologies (including video walls, matrix systems, audio reinforcement, streaming technologies, and control systems like Crestron, AMX, and Extron).
• Documentation & CAD: Create comprehensive Drawing Packages and Bills of Materials (BOM) using AutoCAD or similar drafting software.
• Sales Engineering & Site Surveys: Conduct customer site surveys, collect technical requirements, develop project scopes, and provide project cost estimates and work breakdown structures.
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Develop test plans, perform functional acceptance tests for AV control systems, and troubleshoot IP and ISDN network/telecommunications systems.
• Training & Leadership: Conduct on-site user and administrative training, technically coach junior colleagues, and communicate directly with executive leadership.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, accompanied by 5 years of progressive experience in hardware/software solution development.
• Technical Knowledge:
• Strong proficiency in videoconferencing standards and AV/IT/telecommunications equipment.
• Experience reading/interpreting blueprints, electrical plans, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar drafting software.
• Core Skills: Strong problem-solving, time management, organizational, and consultative skills with the ability to work both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Communication: Exceptional oral, written, and presentation skills tailored for executive leadership.
• Travel: Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.