AV Systems Engineer Principal

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to be at the center of GDIT’s business operations. Make an impact by collaborating across functions to make mission success achievable.

Job Description

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.

• 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

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• 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
• Location : Onsite at GDIT Facility in Falls Church, VA
• Clearance: None

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

8 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

10-25%