Senior Enterprise AV Engineer – Hybrid, Clearance Eligible

atek s.r.o.; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A-TEK, Inc. is seeking a Senior AV Engineer to support our federal client in Rockville, MD. This senior role leads design, integration, and commissioning of enterprise AV systems.

You will mentor engineers, oversee projects, ensure compliance with codes, and work with IT and facilities. Ability to obtain public trust clearance required; hybrid work arrangement in Rockville.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• 5–8 years of professional AV engineering or systems integration experience.
• Extensive experience with commercial AV systems and enterprise deployments.
• Strong knowledge of audio signal processing, video routing/distribution, AV‑over‑IP technologies.
• Experience leading technical projects from design through commissioning.
• Ability to read and develop technical drawings and system documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise AV solutions.
• Design conference rooms, boardrooms, training centers, auditoriums, command centers, and collaboration spaces.
• Configure and commission AV equipment, including DSPs, cameras, control systems.
• Program and troubleshoot Crestron, Extron, Q‑SYS, and related controls.
• Design AV over IP solutions using Dante, AES67, NDI, and SDVoE.
• Configure unified communications platforms (Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, Webex).
• Lead system commissioning, testing, and customer acceptance.
• Mentor junior AV engineers and review designs.

Skills

Leadership

Customer-facing

Team mentoring

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Audio Engineering

Tools

Crestron

Extron

Q-SYS

Dante

Job description

Empower, Innovate, Impact! At Team A-TEK, we EMPOWER people to drive INNOVATION that IMPACTS mission!

A-TEK operates at the intersection of mission and innovation by applying our deep domain expertise across the federal markets. Embracing our digital-first strategy, A-TEK provides enhanced capabilities in application development, digital transformation, enterprise IT, and scientific services. Our solutions are designed to modernize, automate, secure, protect, and enhance the operations of our federal clients, ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Our work is fueled by a passion to serve our clients’ needs and to protect the safety and welfare of Americans. That passion shapes how we nurture our most valuable asset – Our Employees. A-TEK actively cultivates the talent that drives our success and fosters a creative, challenging, and mission-driven work environment for current and future employees.

A-TEK is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior AV Engineer to support our federal customer in MontgomeryCountyMD. In this role, you will serve as the primary subject matter expert for the client’s A/V technology environment. Senior AV Engineer 3 is a technical leader responsible for designing, integrating, commissioning, and supporting complex enterprise audio-visual systems. This role provides technical oversight for AV projects, mentors junior engineers, resolves advanced technical issues, and ensures projects are delivered according to industry standards, customer requirements, and project schedules. The Senior AV Engineer works closely with project managers, architects, IT teams, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.Comprehensive knowledge of county, state, and federal building codes, fire and life safety requirements, ADA accessibility standards, NEC (National Electrical Code), and construction best practices, ensuring all AV system designs and installationscomply withapplicable regulations and industry standards.Ability to obtain andretaina public trustlevelclearance isrequiredfor consideration. This is a hybrid position based in Rockville, MD.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise AV solutions.
• Design conference rooms, boardrooms, training centers, auditoriums, command centers, and collaboration spaces.
• Configure and commission AV equipment, including:
• Presentation systems
• Digital Signal Processors (DSPs)
• Professional audio systems
• Professional camerassystem
• Control systems
• Program and troubleshoot Crestron, Extron, Q-SYS,Evertz, Analog Way,Biamp,Ross,Midasandcontrol systems.
• Design and support AV-over-IP solutions using technologies such as Dante, AES67, NDI, andSDVoE.
• Configure Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, Cisco Webex, and other unified communications platforms.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of AV hardware, software, networking, and control systems.
• Develop system architecture, rack layouts, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Lead system commissioning, testing, and customer acceptance.
• Mentor Junior AV Engineers and AV Engineers byprovidingtechnical guidance and reviewing designs.
• Collaborate with project managers to estimate project effort, schedules, and technical risks.
• Support escalated customer issues andprovideadvanced technical support.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety requirements, and company quality procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Audio Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, ora relatedtechnical discipline.
• 5–8 years of professional AV engineering or systems integration experience.
• Extensive experience with commercial AV systems and enterprise deployments.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Audio signal processing
• Video routing and distribution
• AV-over-IP technologies
• Digital audio networking
• Unified Communications platforms
• Experience leading technical projects from design through commissioning.
• Ability to read and develop technical drawings and system documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer-facing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CTS certification (required)
• CTS-D and/or CTS-Icertification (strongly preferred)
• Crestron, Extron, or Q-SYS programming certifications
• Dante Level 2 or Level 3 certification
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or Visio
• PMP certification (preferred)

Technical Skills

• AV system architecture and design
• Enterprise AV integration
• DSP programming
• Control system programming
• Networking and cybersecurity fundamentals
• Commissioning and system validation
• Technical documentation
• Project leadership
• Customer support and training
• Root cause analysis
• Team mentoring

Compensation

Salary Range:$95,000 – $110,000 annually (commensuratewith experience)
Benefits:Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with employer match; paid time off; professional development opportunities.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on healthcare data processes that support critical regulatory functions. You will collaborate with dedicated professionals, work on meaningful projects, and contribute to improvements in public health systems.

Candidates may use tools (including AI) for proofreading or formatting; however, using any tool to fabricate, exaggerate, or misrepresent qualifications, experience, or work product is not permitted. We may assess application materials for job-related technical depth, internal consistency, and demonstrated hands-on experience, including through follow-up questions, skills assessments, or reference checks. Verification of education may be requested before or during the hiring process.

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Misrepresentation or falsification may result in removal from further consideration. Candidates who need a reasonable accommodation in the application or interview process may request one.

A-TEK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected Veteran status.