AV Design Specialist

Catapult Federal Services; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Catapult Federal Services in Tysons, VA is seeking an AV Design Specialist 3 to join the Security and Electronic Systems (SES) unit. You will design, engineer, integrate, operate and maintain AV/IT systems for federal, local and commercial customers, including videoconferencing and control systems.

The role requires strong communication skills, ability to travel up to 20%, and experience with hardware/software solutions for data centers and virtual infrastructures.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of installation, troubleshooting, and testing of electronic security systems (high school diploma path).
• 8+ years experience with installation and testing for associates degree path.
• 5+ years or more with a Bachelor's in related field.
• 3+ years with Master's in related field and progressive experience in data center and virtual infrastructure technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design the systems hardware and software framework for large complex resilient systems; create drawing packages and BOMs in CAD.
• Design and test videoconferencing and integrated AV technologies (VC, control systems, displays, video walls, matrix systems, audio reinforcement).
• Design AV systems with Crestron, AMX and Extron control systems.
• Conduct customer site surveys; provide sales engineering support; develop project scopes and system costings.
• Develop test plans for AV control systems; conduct on-site user and admin training.
• Read plans/specifications to select materials/equipment to meet requirements.

Skills

AutoCAD

A/V systems design

Videoconferencing standards

Technical cross-training

Team collaboration

Executive communication

Blueprint reading

IP networks

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Master's Degree with 3+ years in design/build

Associates with 8+ years in security systems

High School Diploma with 10+ years experience

Tools

CAD software (AutoCAD)

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