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Av Designer Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

GMD DevSecOps Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$52 - $71.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Worker Type Regular AV is looking for a highly talented, team-oriented GMD DevSecOps Engineer to ... Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI ...

Technical Integrator

Huntsville, AL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Worker Type Regular AV is looking for a highly talented Technical Integrator (Engineer) to join our ... What We Do Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops ...

GMD DevSecOps Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$52 - $71.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Worker Type Regular AV is looking for a highly talented, team-oriented GMD DevSecOps Engineer to ... Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI ...

Worker Type Regular AV is looking for a highly talented Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager to support ... What We Do Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops ...

Spectrum Management Specialist

Huntsville, AL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Worker Type Regular AV is looking for a highly talented Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager to support ... What We Do Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops ...

Spectrum Management Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Worker Type Regular AV is looking for a highly talented Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager to support ... What We Do Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops ...

Senior Signature/Data Analyst

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$84K - $106K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Worker Type Regular AV is looking for a highly talented SeniorSignature/Data Analyst to join our ... What We Do Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops ...

Senior Signature/Data Analyst

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$84K - $106K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Worker Type Regular AV is looking for a highly talented Senior Signature/Data Analyst to join our ... What We Do Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops ...

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How much do av designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for av designer in Alabama is $42.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.15 and $52.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an AV designer?

An AV Designer, or Audio Visual Designer, is a professional who plans, designs, and oversees the installation of audio, video, and control systems in various environments such as conference rooms, auditoriums, classrooms, and entertainment venues. They work with clients to determine their needs and create technical drawings, equipment lists, and system specifications. AV Designers also collaborate with engineers, architects, and installers to ensure the systems function as intended and meet the project requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an AV designer?

To thrive as an AV Designer, you need a solid understanding of audiovisual systems, signal flow, and industry standards, often backed by a degree in engineering or related fields. Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, and AV-specific design software, as well as certifications like CTS (Certified Technology Specialist), is typically required. Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills help you excel in collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams. These skills ensure the effective design and integration of AV solutions that meet client needs and maintain industry quality standards.

What are some common challenges AV designers face when working on complex projects?

AV Designers often encounter challenges in integrating diverse audio-visual systems within tight deadlines and budget constraints. Coordinating with architects, engineers, and IT specialists requires effective communication to ensure all technical specifications align with the client's vision. Additionally, staying current with rapidly evolving technologies and troubleshooting compatibility issues are frequent hurdles. Proactive problem-solving and adaptability are key to success in this collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What is the difference between Av Designer vs AV Technician?

AspectAv DesignerAV Technician
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in AV technology, design, or related fieldOften requires technical certifications and hands-on experience
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, client meetings, project planningInstallation sites, event venues, maintenance settings
Job FocusDesigning AV systems, planning layouts, selecting equipmentInstalling, troubleshooting, maintaining AV equipment
Industry UsageUsed in project planning and system design phasesActive in deployment and operational phases

The main difference between an Av Designer and an AV Technician lies in their focus and responsibilities. Av Designers primarily handle the planning, designing, and specifying AV systems, while AV Technicians focus on installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the equipment. Both roles are essential in the AV industry but serve different stages of AV project execution.

Infographic showing various Av Designer job openings in Alabama as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $88,076 per year, or $42.3 per hour.

Counter-Countermeasure and Threat Discrimination Program Engineer

AeroVironment, Inc.

Huntsville, AL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 8 days ago


AeroVironment rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 72 rated aerospace companies


Job description

Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
AV is looking for a highly talented Counter-Countermeasure and Threat Discrimination Program Engineer to join our team! In this role you will provide systems analysis expertise to develop new Missile Defense System (MDS) capabilities to identify lethal objects.
  • Work within a multi-discipline, multi-source/industry team
  • Provide technical analysis, management, and general scientific support to MDA's Counter- Countermeasures and Discrimination Directorate (MDA/SEM)
  • Develop and formulate options for improving the Missile Defense System's discrimination and electronic protection capabilities.

Required:
  • Master's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field
  • 12+ years of experience
  • Active Secret clearance and the ability to qualify for a TS/SCI clearance
  • Expertise in radar signal processing, scheduling, and object classification
  • Expertise in electronic protection
  • Systems engineering analysis and process management to include development and review of engineering requirements, concepts of operations, and integrated schedules
  • Prior experience in Technical performance assessments, Risk analysis and mitigation development
  • Expertise in Electronic attack/protection modeling development to support analysis and requirements development
  • Experience in developing technology maturation plans to transfer potential technologies to program offices

Desired:
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
  • Knowledge of MDA systems engineering processes
  • Knowledge of Missile Defense fundamentals to include radar limitations
  • Knowledge of electro-optic fundamentals
  • Knowledge of radar hardware and design

ITAR Requirement:
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A "U.S. person" according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Who We Are
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we've been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world's most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection in Washington, DC.
Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty - and succeed.
What We Do
Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company's hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
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