PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a System Design & Integration Specialist 3, in Herndon, VA. Job ID#217672 Job Description: The AV engineering will design, configure, and operate advanced AV systems for US government customers. Position Responsibilities: • Survey, plan, develop, design, configure, and test multi-classification AV solutions for government customers. Generate custom audiovisual system designs, including DSP layouts and systems configuration. • Lead or attend customer stakeholder meetings to collect and document or validate system requirements. Research, identify, and recommend technology options to solve customer problems. • Draft system engineering documentation, including signal flows, line diagrams, bills of materials, rack elevations, and cable plants. • Support onsite installation of AV systems and lead system configuration phases. Coordinate with customer facilities teams and other onsite sub-contractors and vendors during systems installation as required. • Support the development of end-user training materials and operations & maintenance plans. • Perform in-house testing and on-site commissioning at client locations. • Develop expertise in the industry through continuing training, certifications, and review of trade publications. This position requires an active TS U.S. Security Clearance, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Candidate must have the ability to obtain SCI and willing to get a poly Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • 3+ years of related work experience for level 3. • 5+ years of related work experience for level 4. • Must be able to travel to various job sites as needed. • AV systems field installation experience. • This position is for first shift but may require occasional compensated, ad hoc support after hours. • An adjudicated Counterintelligence Polygraph. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Associate degree or higher. • AVIXA CTScertification. • DSP platform (Biamp, QSC, etc.) experience. • Experience with Crestron, Extron, and Thinklogical systems. An adjudicated Full Scope Polygraph. Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter. Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled