AV Systems Design Engineer (Hybrid/Remote)

autograph; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Autograph Sound is seeking an Audio Visual Design Engineer to design robust AV systems from client briefs, producing schematics, BOMs and documentation. The role involves coordinating with sales, project and technical teams through the project lifecycle, while ensuring compliance with standards and safety requirements.

The candidate will translate briefs into detailed designs, lead on-site surveys, and provide guidance to installation and commissioning teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing professional audio-visual and/or audio systems.
• Producing system schematics, drawings, bills of materials and technical documentation.
• Reading technical drawings, specifications and architectural plans.
• Awareness of health & safety requirements and relevant standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed AV system designs, schematics, signal-flow diagrams and rack layouts.
• Specify equipment for each project within budget and client brief.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including BOMs and cable schedules.
• Carry out design calculations and modelling to validate designs.
• Ensure designs comply with standards, regulations and safety requirements.
• Support sales with technical designs, costings and demonstrations.
• Attend site surveys and design meetings to translate requirements.
• Lead projects and provide guidance to installation teams.

Skills

AV technologies knowledge

Vectorworks proficiency

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

AVIXA CTS or CTS-D certification

Manufacturer or networked-audio certification (e.g. Dante)

Tools

Vectorworks

Job description

Autograph Sound is seeking an Audio Visual Design Engineer to design robust AV systems from client briefs, producing schematics, BOMs and documentation. The role involves coordinating with sales, project and technical teams through the project lifecycle, while ensuring compliance with standards and safety requirements.

The candidate will translate briefs into detailed designs, lead on-site surveys, and provide guidance to installation and commissioning teams.