AV Design Specialist 3 (Tech Specialist 3) - Tysons, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc•Tysons, VA

About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking an AV Design Specialist 3 to join its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. The role contributes to the design, engineering, integration, operation, and maintenance of electronic security and audiovisual services for federal, local, and commercial customers. The specialist works with system engineers on design decisions and provides technical direction across multiple projects and programs. The position designs hardware and software frameworks for large, complex, resilient systems and develops architectural solutions that meet stakeholder needs, standards, and performance requirements. Work includes producing CAD drawing packages and bills of materials; designing, testing, and troubleshooting audiovisual, videoconferencing, control, network, and telecommunications systems; and supporting customer surveys, project scoping, estimating, acceptance testing, and user training. The position is based in Tysons, Virginia and may require travel, including internationally, up to 20% of the time. Applicants must be able to obtain a Top Secret DoD security clearance; eligibility requirements may include U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

High school diploma and 10 or more years of relevant experience; or an associate degree and 8 or more years; or a bachelor's degree and 5 or more years; or a master's degree and 3 or more years of progressive experience.
Experience developing and implementing hardware and software solutions for data center and virtual infrastructure technologies.
Experience developing cost estimates and work breakdown structures for complex project design and implementation.
Experience providing technical cross-training or coaching to junior colleagues.
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
Time-management and organizational skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
Ability to travel, including internationally, up to 20% of the time.
Familiarity with IT, telecommunications, audiovisual, and electrical equipment, including related materials and specifications.
Strong knowledge of videoconferencing standards.
Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
Experience with complex design/build and conceptual design practices.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
AutoCAD experience or experience drafting with similar software.
Strong oral, written, and presentation skills, including experience communicating directly with executive leadership.
Problem-solving and consultative skills in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret DoD security clearance; applicants may need to meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

Design hardware and software frameworks and high-level architectures for complex, resilient systems that meet stakeholder needs, standards, and performance requirements.
Create CAD drawing packages and bills of materials.
Design, test, and troubleshoot complex videoconferencing and integrated audiovisual technologies, including control systems, displays, video walls and matrix systems, audio reinforcement, cameras, microphones, document cameras, and streaming technologies.
Design audio/video systems using Crestron, AMX, and Extron control systems.
Conduct customer site surveys and provide sales engineering support by collecting operational, functional, and technical requirements, developing project scopes, and estimating project costs.
Design, test, and troubleshoot network and telecommunications systems, including IP and ISDN networks.
Review plans and specifications to identify required materials and equipment and ensure compliance with project requirements.
Develop test plans and conduct functional acceptance testing for complex AV control systems.
Develop and conduct on-site user and administrator training for installed integrated audiovisual systems.
Develop work goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and complete assignments.
Provide technical direction across multiple projects and programs and contribute to cross-training or coaching junior colleagues.