Audio Visual Engineer

*Top Secret Clearance required for consideration*

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking an Audio Visual Engineer to support a mission-focused Intelligence Community (IC) customer based in Washington, DC . This position is a full-time, onsite role supporting secure, multi-classification environments. The Audio Visual Engineer will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and supporting complex AV solutions that enable secure collaboration and operational effectiveness for government stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Survey, plan, design, configure, and test multi-classification audiovisual systems tailored to government and IC customer environments
• Create custom AV system designs, including DSP layouts, signal flow architectures, and system configurations
• Participate in customer and stakeholder meetings to gather, document, and validate system requirements
• Research, evaluate, and recommend AV technologies and solutions to meet customer mission needs
• Prepare detailed system engineering documentation, including:
  • Signal flow diagrams
  • Line diagrams
  • Bills of Materials (BOMs)
  • Rack elevations
  • Cable plant layouts
• Support and, when required, lead onsite AV system installations and configuration efforts
• Collaborate closely with customer facility teams, subcontractors, and vendors throughout installation and deployment phases
• Conduct thorough in-house testing and perform on-site system commissioning at customer locations
• Assist in developing end-user training materials, as well as operations and maintenance documentation
• Coordinate and execute schedule-driven tasks in dynamic, mission-critical environments
• Continuously enhance technical expertise through training, certifications, and review of relevant industry publications

Required Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret (TS) U.S. Security Clearance , with the ability to obtain SCI post-start
• Hands-on experience with the setup, installation, and support of large-scale AV systems
• Experience directly interfacing with customers and stakeholders
• Proven ability to coordinate or lead schedule-driven technical tasks

Desired Skills & Experience:

• AVIXA certification (CTS, CTS-D, or CTS-I preferred)
• Hands-on experience with DSP platforms such as Biamp, QSC, or similar
• Proficiency with AV control systems including Crestron, Extron, or Thinklogical
• Experience using AV design and documentation tools such as AutoCAD and Visio
• Familiarity with secure or classified facility environments is a strong plus

Compensation:

• Level 1: $90,000 - $140,000
• Level 2: $140,000 - $170,000
• Level 3: $170,000 - $210,000
• Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K, Holidays, Sick Leave if required by Law

This job opens for applications on 4/30/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

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