Audiovisual Engineer

Job#: 3024698

Job Description:
Audiovisual Engineer

Location: Herndon, VA (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

An opportunity is available for an Audiovisual Engineer to provide AV system design services. This role involves designing, configuring, and operating advanced AV systems for U.S. government customers. The position requires working on the first shift, with the possibility of occasional compensated, ad hoc support after hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Survey, plan, develop, design, configure, and test multi-classification AV solutions.
• Generate custom audiovisual system designs, including DSP layouts and systems configuration.
• Lead or attend customer stakeholder meetings to collect, document, or validate system requirements.
• Research, identify, and recommend technology options to solve customer problems.
• Draft system engineering documentation, including signal flows, line diagrams, bills of materials, rack elevations, and cable plants.
• Support onsite installation of AV systems and lead system configuration phases.
• Coordinate with customer facilities teams and other onsite sub-contractors and vendors during systems installation.
• Support the development of end-user training materials and operations and maintenance plans.
• Perform in-house testing and on-site commissioning at client locations.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher. Bachelor's degree with 3+ years' related work experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g., PhD, Master+1 years' related work experience, 7 years' related work experience).
• Experience with AV systems field installation is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• AVIXA CTS certification.
• DSP platform (Biamp, QSC, etc.) experience.
• Experience with Crestron, Extron, and Thinklogical systems.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Top Secret clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Other Requirements: Must be able to travel to various job sites as needed.
Compensation & Benefits

The pay rate for this position is between $52.00 and $65.00 per hour. Specific compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.