AV Engineer - CI Poly

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking an AV Engineer to support a government customer based in McLean, VA. This position is a full‑time, onsite role supporting mission‑critical, multi‑classification environments. The AV Engineer will play a key role in designing, integrating, testing, and commissioning secure audiovisual systems in high‑stakes cleared facilities, working closely with customers, facilities teams, and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Survey, plan, design, configure, and test multi‑classification audiovisual solutions tailored for government customers.
• Create custom AV system designs, including DSP layouts, control system logic, and overall system configurations.
• Participate in customer stakeholder meetings to gather, document, and validate system requirements.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend AV technologies and architectures to meet customer needs and security requirements.
• Prepare detailed system engineering documentation, including:
• Signal flow diagrams
• Line diagrams
• Bills of materials (BOMs)
• Rack elevations
• Cable plant layouts
• Support and lead onsite AV system installations, configuration, and integration activities.
• Collaborate closely with customer facility teams, subcontractors, and vendors during installation and commissioning.
• Assist in developing end‑user training materials and operations & maintenance (O&M) documentation.
• Conduct thorough in‑house testing and perform on‑site system commissioning at customer locations.
• Continuously enhance industry knowledge through training, certifications, and review of relevant trade publications.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance with a current Counterintelligence Polygraph (CIP)
• Willingness to upgrade from CIP to Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) or already possess a current FSP
• Experience with large‑scale audiovisual system design, installation, configuration, and support
• Experience coordinating or leading schedule‑driven tasks
• Experience directly interfacing with customers in professional or cleared environments
  
  

Compensation to Include:

• Salary: Labor Categories based on experience
• Level 1: $90,000 - $140,000
• Level 2: $140,000 - $170,000
• Level 3: $170,000 - $210,000
• Benefits: Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Paid Holidays, and Sick Leave (as required by law)
  
  

Posting Date: 5/8/2026

Applications will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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