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Federal AV Design Engineer

At AVI, we live and breathe technology. It’s just part of our DNA. We’re deeply passionate about designing and integrating the latest technology for our customers. We cross the entire spectrum of business, government, health care, education and entertainment and we’re currently seeking a Federal AV Design Engineer to join our team.

For this position, we’re specifically seeking a Federal AV Design Engineer level III or IV. The ideal candidate is someone with experience designing complex Audio-Visual Systems for the Federal Government as well as those serving the Federal Government including contractors and prime contract holders.

Types of Experience to Assure Success:

  • Experience working with Federal Government clients
  • Experience working with Federal Government Prime Contract holders (those responsible for contract vehicles)
  • Experience working with Federal Contractors (those who provide products and services to Federal Government)
  • Experience working with Federal National Laboratories (those leading scientific research and development)
  • Experience working with classified networks and their cyber security
  • Experience working with FedRAMP and/or M365 Government Impact Levels

Beneficial Attributes:

  • Previous or current security clearances
  • Ability to lead groups and communicate effectively to upper echelon personas
  • CompTIA, CCNA/CCNP, MCSA or other related industry IT certifications
  • CTS, CTS-I, CTS-D, Crestron, Extron, Biamp, QSC, Shure, or other related AV industry certifications
  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer information systems, electronics, audiovisual, or related field

What you will primarily be doing in this role:

  • Provide technical expertise to support the architecture, installation and planning of audio, video and control solutions
  • Complete documentation with a high degree of quality that follows Technical Services Standards
  • Provide services including CAD drawings (flows, plans, elevations, details), system descriptions, equipment research, selection, custom product design and system integration.
  • Research and analyze the capabilities of available hardware and software options
  • Provide rough order of magnitude pricing and development plans for clients
  • Design audiovisual systems of various hardware and software components that work together as one integrated system and that meet customer’s specific needs
  • Build quotes and bills of materials for client proposals
  • Support projects and our team throughout the implementation process

Willingness to:

  • Work with State and Local Government clients when needed
  • Wear multiple hats at times when sales, project, or field engineering is needed
  • Travel for site surveys and/or to assist branches or partners with system commissioning

Requirements to Assure Success:

  • 5+ years of Design Engineering experience is preferred
  • Prior experience in the service and installation of audio, video and presentation systems
  • Knowledgeable of control systems (Crestron, QSC, Extron, AMX) and DSP platforms (Biamp, QSC, ClearOne, BSS)
  • Ability to prepare, understand, and interpret advanced single-line diagrams, architectural, construction, and electrical drawings
  • Knowledge of project financial reports, and the ability to control costs in the design and management of projects is essential
  • Ability to read engineering schematics and communicate design intent

Why Should You Apply?

Our customers consider us an active partner in their planning and strategy, as we are on the cutting edge of where the market is headed. We are able to attract and retain the best talent by leveraging our employee-owned (ESOP) environment as co-owners. If you want to participate in a company as a co-owner (AVI is 100% employee-owned!), join a team that lives and breathes by its values, and take on a new challenge in an ever-changing market, then apply now! 

AVI offers the following benefits to our employee owners: 

  • Medical Insurance: Options for HDHP and Copay plans. 
  • Dental and Vision Plans
  • Employer Paid
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): 401(k) Match, Profit Sharing & Dividends
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program: Three face-to-face visits with a counselor plus additional financial, legal, and health resources.
  • Tuition Reimbursement

AVI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

To receive consideration, an interested person must apply through the AVI Systems career site.

Department Pay Type
Engineering Salary

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