Lead AV Design Engineer - Secret Clearance Eligible

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

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.