AV Design Engineer

NOT OPEN TO C2C OR W2 REFERRALS AT THIS TIME

Position: AV Design Engineer

Location: Tysons, VA

Clearance: Secret (OR willingness to obtain, U.S. citizenship required)

Qualifications

Bachelors 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