AV Engineer (No C2C)

Catapult Solutions Group; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Catapult Solutions Group is seeking an AV Design Engineer to lead architectural design and implementation of complex audio-visual, data-center, and virtual infrastructure technologies. You will translate technical designs into detailed drawings, BOMs, and cost estimates for large-scale, resilient systems.

You will oversee system architecture, CAD documentation, and site surveys while coordinating with executives. Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of progressive hardware/software solution development experience.
• 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 include problem-solving, time management, organization, and consultative abilities with capability to work independently and in teams.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication tailored for executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Formulate high-level architectural solutions and design AV/IT systems (video walls, matrix systems, audio reinforcement, streaming, control systems).
• Create drawing packages and BOMs using AutoCAD or similar drafting software.
• Conduct site surveys, gather requirements, define project scopes, and prepare cost estimates and work breakdown structures.
• Develop test plans and perform acceptance tests for AV control systems; troubleshoot IP and ISDN networks.
• Provide on-site training and coach junior colleagues; communicate with executive leadership.

Skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Consultative skills

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AV/IT/Telecommunications equipment

Video conferencing systems

Job description

Clearance: Secret (must be eligible for TS/SCI upgrade)

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.