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.
HOW A SENIOR AV ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:- 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%
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