Audiovisual Engineer

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) seeks an Audiovisual Engineer for our team in Herndon, VA to 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/SCI U.S. Security Clearance, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Willingness and ability to acquire a Counterintelligence Polygraph (CIP) post start.
• 3+ years of related work experience for level 3.
• 5+ years of related work experience for level 4.
• Experience in setup/install and support of large-scale audiovisual systems.
• Ability to provide own transportation to local (typically within about 40 minutes) job sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Associate degree or higher.
• AVIXA certification.
• DSP platform (Biamp, QSC, ...) experience.
• Experience with Crestron, Extron, or Thinklogical systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Visio.
• Adjudicated Counterintelligence or Full Scope Polygraph.

Typical Education & Experience:

Level 3: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience, 9 years' related work experience, etc.).

Level 4: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience, 13 years' related work experience, etc.).

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift:

This position is for first shift but may require occasional compensated, ad hoc support after hours.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range:

Level 4: 129,200 – 174,800

Level 5: 154,700 – 209,300

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 20, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.