AV Engineer (No C2C)

Catapult Solutions Group; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Catapult Solutions Group in Tysons, VA, is seeking an AV Design Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and implementation of complex audio-visual, data center, and virtual infrastructure technologies. You will bridge technical system design with executive communication, creating detailed drawing packages and BOMs, and oversee control systems like Crestron, AMX, and Extron. The role requires 5+ years of experience and a US citizen eligible for Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years designing hardware/software AV/IT solutions.
• Proficient in AutoCAD or similar drafting software.
• Experience with videoconferencing standards and control systems (Crestron, AMX, Extron).
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Formulate high-level AV and data center architecture and design current systems.
• Create comprehensive drawing packages and BOMs.
• Lead site surveys, scope development, and project cost estimates.
• Develop test plans and troubleshoot AV/IT networks.
• Provide on-site training and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Executive-level communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Crestron

AMX

Extron

Job description

Clearance: Must be a US Citizen eligible for Top Secret clearance

As an AV Design Engineer, you will lead the architecture, design, and implementation of complex audio-visual, data center, and virtual infrastructure technologies. This role bridges technical system design with executive-level communication, requiring expertise in creating detailed drawing packages, cost estimates, and hardware/software frameworks for large-scale, resilient systems.

Key Responsibilities

• System Architecture & Design: Formulate high-level architectural solutions and design complex videoconferencing and integrated AV technologies (including video walls, matrix systems, audio reinforcement, streaming technologies, and control systems like Crestron, AMX, and Extron).
• Documentation & CAD: Create comprehensive Drawing Packages and Bills of Materials (BOM) using AutoCAD or similar drafting software.
• Sales Engineering & Site Surveys: Conduct customer site surveys, collect technical requirements, develop project scopes, and provide project cost estimates and work breakdown structures.
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Develop test plans, perform functional acceptance tests for AV control systems, and troubleshoot IP and ISDN network/telecommunications systems.
• Training & Leadership: Conduct on-site user and administrative training, technically coach junior colleagues, and communicate directly with executive leadership.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, accompanied by 5+ years of progressive experience in hardware/software solution development.
• Technical Knowledge:
• Strong proficiency in videoconferencing standards and AV/IT/telecommunications equipment.
• Experience reading/interpreting blueprints, electrical plans, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar drafting software.
• Core Skills: Strong problem-solving, time management, organizational, and consultative skills with the ability to work both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Communication: Exceptional oral, written, and presentation skills tailored for executive leadership.
• Travel: Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.