Senior AV Field Engineer - Smart Homes & Enterprises

AVDG LLC; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Guitar Center Company is hiring a Field Engineer to lead AV system design and installation efforts across projects. You will work with project teams, clients, CAD, and tech ops to ensure precise documentation, system commissioning, and successful handoffs at project completion.

The role requires 2+ years in AV design, ability to interpret construction drawings, and strong communication. Travel may be required; salary range reflects experience and location in the US.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in AV systems design.
• Formal education in Electronics or related field preferred.
• Ability to interpret and mark up construction/technical drawings.
• Experience working with clients in a professional manner.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Independent work ethic and problem-solving mindset.
• Understanding of systems integration techniques.
• MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
• Proficiency in configuring and programming AV, lighting and home networking systems.

Responsibilities

• Be the technical expert in the quality control process of each project.
• Interface with Project management, Clients, Sales, CAD and Tech Ops.
• Ensure installation quality with detailed documentation: AutoCAD markup, IP/network, commissioning docs.
• Identify and confirm cabling and hardware are installed and functioning.
• Direct technical teams on installation challenges.
• Liaise with the project manager for engineering inquiries.
• Provide ongoing technical assessment/support during integration, install and commissioning.
• Meet with vendors to evaluate products.
• Commission AV, lighting, shades and security systems.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

AV systems design

Client interaction

Technical explanations

MS Office

AV programming

Home networking

Education

Electronics or related field

Tools

MS Office suite

AutoCAD markup

Job description

Guitar Center Company is hiring a Field Engineer to lead AV system design and installation efforts across projects. You will work with project teams, clients, CAD, and tech ops to ensure precise documentation, system commissioning, and successful handoffs at project completion.

The role requires 2+ years in AV design, ability to interpret construction drawings, and strong communication. Travel may be required; salary range reflects experience and location in the US.