AV Design Engineer

Location: Tysons, VAClearance: Secret (OR willingness to obtain, U.S. citizenship required)

Qualifications: 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 xhqgsiq 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