Computer Aided Design Automation Jobs in Sterling, VA

Zachary Piper Solutions is hiring a AV Engineer that will primarily support a team of engineers. The AV Engineer is responsible for preparing and performing AV Design solutions, participate in an office setting, and occasionally helping the installation team. This is a great opportunity in the Mclean, Virginia area, or relocation to Stuttgart, Germany. This role requires the ability to obtain a TS/SCI. Responsibilities for the AV Engineer: * Creating Drawing Packages and Bill of Materials in CAD * Design and testing of complex videoconferencing and integrated audio/visual technologies and A/V based collaboration technologies * Design of audio/video systems with Crestron, AMX and Extron control systems * Conduct customer site surveys and provide sales engineering support Required Qualifications for the AV Engineer: * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 5+ years' OR Master's Degree in Engineering * Developing and implementing hardware and software solutions for data center and virtual infrastructure technologies * Demonstrated experience with developing cost estimates and work breakdown structures for the design and implementation of complex projects * Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objective * Familiarity with IT, telecommunications, A/V and electrical equipment including related materials and specifications * Experience with AutoCAD or similar software Compensation for the AV Engineer: * Salary range: $100,000 - $130,000 *depending on experience*
* Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401k, PTO, Paid Holidays, Sick leave as required by law This job opens for applications on 8/21/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. #LI-ES1 #LI-Onsite AV Engineering, Senior AV Engineer, Audio Visual Engineering, Audio Visual Design, Audio Visual Systems, AV System Design, AV Integration, AV Infrastructure, AV Solutions, Enterprise AV Solutions, Integrated Audio Visual Technologies, Audio Video Systems, Audio Video Design, Digital Media Systems, Multimedia Systems, Unified Communications, UC Technologies, Collaboration Technologies, Conference Room Technologies, Video Conferencing, Videoconferencing Systems, Telepresence Systems, Hybrid Meeting Solutions, Boardroom AV Systems, Command and Control Centers, Mission Critical Communications, Control Systems Design, Automation Systems, Crestron Programming, Crestron Control Systems, AMX Control Systems, Extron Control Systems, AV Control Systems, System Commissioning, System Testing, Design Validation, AV Troubleshooting, AV Installation Support, Technical Support, Systems Integration, Systems Engineering, Engineering Design, Networked AV Systems, IP-Based AV Systems, AV over IP, IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Infrastructure, Data Center Technologies, Virtual Infrastructure, Hardware Solutions, Software Solutions, Infrastructure Design, Telecommunications, Telecommunications Infrastructure, Network Engineering, Network Connectivity, Structured Cabling, Low Voltage Systems, Electrical Systems, Electrical Equipment, Equipment Specifications, Technical Specifications, Technical Documentation, Engineering Documentation, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Solution Architecture, Technology Assessments, Site Surveys, Customer Site Surveys, Facility Assessments, Field Engineering, Sales Engineering, Technical Consulting, Customer Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Project Engineering, Engineering Project Management, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Project Execution, Project Lifecycle Management, Design Reviews, Risk Assessment, Cost Estimation, Cost Analysis, Budget Development, Budget Forecasting, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Resource Planning, Scope Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Change Management, CAD Design, AutoCAD, Computer Aided Design, Drawing Packages, Technical Drawings, Construction Drawings, As-Built Drawings, Bill of Materials, BOM Development, Material Takeoffs, Procurement Support, Vendor Coordination, Equipment Selection, Technology Evaluation, Product Integration, Systems Deployment, Configuration Management, Installation Management, Acceptance Testing, User Acceptance Testing, FAT, SAT, Documentation Management, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Critical Thinking, Analytical Problem Solving, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Client Relations, Government Contracts, DoD Environment, Defense Systems, Federal Programs, Secure Communications, Engineering Standards Compliance, Infrastructure Modernization, Technology Modernization, End-to-End Solution Design, Crestron, AMX, Extron, AutoCAD, AVIXA, CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I, Unified Communications, UC&C, SIP, VoIP, Microsoft Teams Rooms, Cisco Webex, Zoom Rooms, Digital Signage, DSP, Audio DSP, Signal Flow, HDMI, HDBaseT, IP Networking, TCP/IP, Switching, Routing, LAN/WAN, Rack Design, AV Rack Systems, Equipment Racks, Control Room Design, Conference Room Design, Audio Tuning, Acoustic Design, Networked Audio, Dante, QSC, Biamp, Shure, Poly, Cisco Collaboration, Systems Commissioning, Integration Testing, Enterprise Deployments, Technical Project Management