AV Design Engineer

AV Design Engineer

Location: Tysons, VA Clearance/Citizen Type: Active Secret Clearance is required. Ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance is required Salary: $100K-$135K

Responsibilities: 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:

• 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

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 5+ years' OR Master's Degree in Engineering with 3+ years' of 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