AV Solutions Architect
About The Position
The AV Solutions Architect is a pre-sales technical professional with deep expertise in audiovisual systems and solutions. The role partners with customers, sales teams, and technical staff to assess existing environments and design scalable, high-quality AV solutions aligned with clients' business and operational objectives. The position also supports sales opportunities through requirements discovery, solution design, proposals, estimates, technical guidance, and client communication. Golden Star Technology Inc. (GST), headquartered in Cerritos, California, provides IT and audiovisual solutions and services to small and mid-sized businesses, enterprises, government agencies, healthcare organizations, and educational institutions nationwide. Founded in 1985, GST highlights its history of innovation, reliability, and customer commitment, along with partnerships with leading manufacturers and technology providers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, information technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 3–5 years of experience in the audiovisual industry.
- Demonstrated AV system design experience.
- Advanced computer skills related to the design, configuration, and operation of AV systems.
- Experience working with AV test and calibration equipment.
- Ability to support and participate in user acceptance testing.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to diagnose complex system issues.
- Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, value-driven business solutions.
- Experience creating accurate quotes and Statements of Work (SOWs) under tight deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including business writing proficiency.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- CTS-D certification.
Responsibilities
- Partner with sales account teams to identify, develop, and close client opportunities, supporting revenue growth.
- Lead pre-sales discussions to uncover, document, and define customer requirements for AV and data center solutions.
- Translate customer requirements into comprehensive functional system designs and architectures.
- Develop and support client proposals with tailored solution designs aligned with business needs.
- Review pre-construction designs, drawings, and documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Assist with technical design development, pricing, and identification of potential project risks or challenges.
- Create functional system documentation, including system descriptions and block diagrams.
- Identify cabling requirements, equipment lists, and other materials needed for project execution.
- Provide detailed material and labor estimates to support accurate quoting.
- Serve as a technical liaison for customers on engineering and design-related inquiries.
- Support sales account executives with technology updates, solution explanations, and technical guidance.
- Obtain and maintain required vendor and manufacturer certifications.
- Perform additional related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation
- Additional company perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
