AV Systems Engineer Principal

General Dynamics Information Technology

9h•Onsite

About The Position

As a AV Systems Engineer Principal at GDIT you'll design install, maintain, and troubleshoot audio and visual systems, including UC (Zoom/Teams), live events, and multimedia presentations, ensuring optimal sound and picture quality for audiences by selecting appropriate equipment, configuring settings, and managing system integration across various environments. With a career as a Senior AV Engineer, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

Requirements

Education/Experience: Bachelors degree with 8+ years of related experience. In lieu of degree, 12+ years of related experience required.
Required Technical Skills: knowledge in the architecture and design of complex AV systems
Required Skills and Abilities: Good communication, time management and problem solving skills

Responsibilities

Serve as a team or task lead
Coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals
Collaborating with clients to determine AV needs before an event
Transporting, setting up and connecting all audio-visual equipment for live performances
Collaborating with IT staff to integrate AV systems into network infrastructure
Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing AV systems
Ability to understand as built line drawings, and project schedules
Installing permanent AV equipment in conference rooms
Testing the equipment to ensure everything is connected correctly and the signal is strong
Experience with AV control systems like Crestron, Extron.
Production level knowledge of Zoom/Teams
Expertise in networking and IP-based AV solutions
Comfortable working with cabling, wiring, and electrical systems
Strong understanding of acoustics and sound system design
Ability to work well under pressure manage multiple tasks simultaneously and make decisions quickly
Familiarity with video production and editing software
Staying up-to-date with the latest AV technologies and industry trends
Project management skills and experience leading AV projects
Flexibility to travel to different sites for installations and support
Prepares and maintains documentation for processes and procedures
Maintains current knowledge of rapidly changing AV technology and works with management to evolve current designs and processes