AV Programming / Commissioning Engineer

Clear.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Training opportunities

Maternity leave

Job summary

Clear. in Tysons, VA is seeking an experienced AV Programming / Commissioning Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering complex audiovisual and integrated technology systems for mission-critical environments.

This hands-on role combines AV programming, systems integration, commissioning, troubleshooting and client-facing technical leadership across conference rooms, operations centers, divisible spaces, video walls and AV-over-IP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related discipline with 5+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 3+ years
• Strong experience programming and deploying Crestron control systems
• Experience with conference rooms, operations centers and divisible rooms
• Strong audio commissioning experience, including DSP, microphones and speakers
• Experience with Microsoft Teams, Cisco WebEx and AV-over-IP
• Experience with Crestron DM-NVX and/or Dante
• Experience integrating third-party systems using industry-standard communication protocols
• Crestron, Biamp and/or QSC certifications required
• Strong troubleshooting, communication and client-facing skills
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Willingness to travel up to 50%, including internationally
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance required

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy Crestron control systems, touch panels and control applications
• Develop and integrate C#/.NET applications and third-party control modules
• Integrate systems using SSH, RESTful APIs and RS232
• Configure AV-over-IP platforms including Crestron DM-NVX and Dante
• Design system configuration frameworks and technical documentation
• Commission and troubleshoot integrated AV systems from configuration through final acceptance
• Configure, calibrate and tune microphones, speakers and DSP systems
• Commission video walls, VTC systems, Microsoft Teams and Cisco solutions
• Configure AV network switches and troubleshoot network-related issues
• Perform control-system testing, identify bugs and drive issues through resolution
• Conduct peer reviews of system designs, control programs and touch panels
• Develop post-installation documentation and operational materials
• Deliver on-site user and administrator training
• Communicate project status, technical risks and development progress to project managers, engineering leadership and clients
• Work directly with senior stakeholders and executive-level customers

Skills

Crestron programming

Troubleshooting

Client-facing skills

Project communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS/EE

Master’s degree (optional)

Tools

Crestron DM-NVX

Dante

RS232

SSH / REST APIs

Job description

Location: Tysons, VA

Travel: Up to 50%, including international travel

Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a TS/SCI clearance

We’re looking for an experienced AV Programming / Commissioning Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering complex audiovisual and integrated technology systems for mission‑critical environments.

This is a hands‑on technical role combining AV programming, systems integration, commissioning, troubleshooting and client‑facing technical leadership. You’ll work across complex conference rooms, operations centers, divisible spaces, video walls, VTC environments and AV-over‑IP systems.

Key Responsibilities

AV Programming & Integration

• Develop and deploy Crestron control systems, touch panels and control applications
• Develop and integrate C#/.NET applications and third‑party control modules
• Integrate systems using protocols including SSH, RESTful APIs and RS232
• Configure AV‑over‑IP platforms including Crestron DM‑NVX and Dante
• Design system configuration frameworks and technical documentation
• Commission and troubleshoot integrated AV systems from configuration through final acceptance
• Configure, calibrate and tune microphones, speakers and DSP systems
• Commission video walls, VTC systems, Microsoft Teams and Cisco solutions
• Configure AV network switches and troubleshoot network‑related issues
• Perform control‑system testing, identify bugs and drive issues through resolution

Technical Leadership & Client Support

• Conduct peer reviews of system designs, control programs and touch panels
• Develop post‑installation documentation and operational materials
• Deliver on‑site user and administrator training
• Communicate project status, technical risks and development progress to project managers, engineering leadership and clients
• Work directly with senior stakeholders and executive‑level customers

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline with 5+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 3+ years
• Strong experience programming and deploying Crestron control systems
• Experience with conference rooms, operations centers and divisible rooms
• Strong audio commissioning experience, including DSP, microphones and speakers
• Experience with Microsoft Teams, Cisco WebEx and AV‑over‑IP
• Experience with Crestron DM‑NVX and/or Dante
• Experience integrating third‑party systems using industry‑standard communication protocols
• Crestron, Biamp and/or QSC certifications required
• Strong troubleshooting, communication and client‑facing skills
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Willingness to travel up to 50%, including internationally
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance required

What’s Offered

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Paid time off and maternity leave
• Professional and technical training
• Exposure to complex, high‑profile mission‑critical technology projects

If you're an experienced AV programmer/commissioning engineer looking for a technically challenging role with significant responsibility, we'd like to hear from you.