System Design & Integration Specialist 3

IT/TechnicalSystem Design & Integration Specialist 3 Herndon, VA Posted: 5/14/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 217801 Job Category: IT/Technical Position Type: Associate - W2 Duration: 12 mo Shift: 1 PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a System Design & Integration Specialist 3, in Herndon, VA. Job ID#217801Job 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/SCI U.S. Security Clearance , for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. -requires active full scope 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. Education / Experience: 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.). 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. Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI Military connected talent encouraged to apply. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled