AV Design Specialist

Catapult Federal Services · Tysons Corner

FULL TIME

Job Description

NOT OPEN TO C2C OR W2 REFERRALS AT THIS TIME*

AV Design Specialist 3

Location

Tysons, VA onsite

Overview

We are seeking an AV Design Specialist 3 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.

Qualifications

Clearance/Citizen Type:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including

U.S. Citizenship , for access to classified information;

Must be able to obtain a Top Secret DoD security clearance.

Education/

Experience

High School Diploma with 10+ years of experience with installation, troubleshooting and/or testing of electronic security systems or

Associates with 8+ years of experience or

Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years or

Master's Degree 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

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

Company	Catapult Federal Services
Location	Tysons Corner
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Full-time

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