{"id":1627698,"url":"https://alion.io/job/avi-spl-senior-design-engineer-3","title":"Senior Design Engineer","company":{"id":2113438,"name":"AVI-SPL","domain":"avispl.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/avispl","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Sydney, Australia"],"countries":["AU"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":74000,"max_usd":167000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":3947},"experience_years_min":7,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"AutoCAD","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Teams","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-01T21:09:54Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-01","last_verified_at":"2026-10-04T00:18:23Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"Responsibilities\nWHO WE ARE\nAVI-SPL is a digital enablement solutions provider who transforms how people and technology connect to elevate experiences, create new value, and enable organizations to thrive and grow. We are the largest provider of collaboration technology solutions, which include our award-winning managed services.\nOur highly certified industry experts and innovation leaders share a vision to help people work smarter and live better. Our success starts with our people; and a workplace that champions culture and belonging ensures we grow and thrive together.\nWHAT YOU’LL DO\nThe Senior Design Engineer transforms customer needs into actionable solutions through system design and detailed documentation. You will work closely with sales team members, including Account Managers, to understand client requirements, identify potential risks and communicate with stakeholders.\nThe Senior Design Engineer is a highly skilled technical leader responsible for driving the successful creation of complex AV system designs. In this role, you will leverage deep expertise and specialized knowledge to tackle the most challenging design projects, ensuring solutions are innovative, feasible, and aligned with customer needs and business goals.\nAs a Senior Design Engineer, you will act as a mentor and technical guide, providing oversight and support to junior and mid-level engineers. You will work independently on the most complex designs, take ownership of design accuracy, and provide critical input to project stakeholders. This role requires a proactive problem solver who adeptly balances customer expectations with technical and business requirements, all while shaping and improving design standards and processes across the team.\nDay-To-Day Responsibilities:\nPre-Sales Design and Proposal Efforts\nLeverage in-depth knowledge of the audio-visual industry and business practices to support Account Managers in strategically selling large projects. Demonstrate technical and industry expertise, address complex customer challenges, and inspire confidence in the company’s ability to deliver solutions.\nProvide accurate labor estimates and material requirements to support sales proposal creation.\nDevelop and maintain comprehensive design standards packages for large and repeat customers accounts.\nDesign Responsibilities\nDevelop detailed system documentation, including a bill of materials, conceptual block diagrams, infrastructure plans, and scopes of work.\nDetermine infrastructure requirements, such as power, data, and conduit, during pre-sales efforts and coordinate with general contractors.\nIdentify, account for, and communicate about project risks, site conditions, scheduling requirements, and dependencies in the design.\nReview pre-construction documentation to ensure clarity and alignment with project objectives.\nCoordinate with vendors, architects, consultants and contractors to align designs with project constraints during design development.\nReview and validate designs from junior Engineers and guide on adherence to best-practices.\nProject Responsibilities\nSupport project teams during implementation and provide technical input as the “design authority” as needed.\nMentorship, Leadership and Collaboration\nReview and provide constructive feedback on designs from junior and mid-level engineers to ensure quality and consistency.\nShare knowledge and best practices to support the development of the engineering team’s skills and processes. \nPerform additional tasks, responsibilities, and projects as needed to support the team and organization, ensuring flexibility in adapting to evolving priorities and objectives.\nWHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR\nMust-Haves:\n Applicants must have full working rights in Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.\nCore Competencies and Skills\nStrong business acumen and understanding of the audio-visual industry, including trends, standards, and customer expectations.\nLeadership capabilities, including mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior and midlevel engineers.\nAdvanced problem-solving skills and the ability to independently address risks effectively.\nEffective Stakeholder Communication: Experience conveying technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including clients, project managers, and field teams.\nDetail-Oriented: knows the difference between “good enough” and “perfect” and strives for accuracy in work.\nSelf-directed learning habits to stay current with emerging AV technologies, industry standards, and best practices through ongoing education or certifications.\nTechnical Expertise and Knowledge\nProficiency in design and configuration of AV systems, including software tools and standards.\nComprehensive understanding of IP networking, including AVoIP, and network architecture.\nFamiliarity with AV/IT industry standards such as AVIXA, ANSI/TIA.\nProficiency with tools such as CAD (e.g., AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu).\nFull understanding of common infrastructure requirements, including power, data, and conduit, and how they integrate into AV systems.\nAVIXIA CTS-D Certification.\nAVIXA ANP (Audio-Visual Network Professional) Certification (Cisco CCNA or similar may be considered in lieu of ANP).\nFour (4) or more relevant audio/DSP certifications (Biamp, Q-SYS, BSS, Extron, Shure, etc.).\nValid driver’s license and a motor vehicle record meeting company standards.\nMinimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.\nEmployees operating company or personal vehicles for business purposes must be legally authorized to drive, maintain a valid driver’s license and provide proof of coverage, meeting all minimum required insurance coverage as a condition of employment.\nEmployees driving fleet vehicles must meet eligibility requirements; comply with all guidelines, including telematics monitoring, vehicle maintenance schedules, proper use of assigned fuel and toll devices.\nApplicants must have full working rights in Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.\nNice-To-Haves:\nFormal education in Electronics, Engineering, or a related field preferred.\nSeven (7) years of experience in audiovisual system design or integration.\nDirect experience using and quoting Enterprise VC solutions (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Cisco Webex/Telepresence)-both hardware and software.\nExperience with large-scale or enterprise-level AV projects, including coordination with multidisciplinary teams.\nProven track record of contributing to process improvements, developing design standards, or leading initiatives in design workflows.\nWHY YOU’LL LIKE WORKING HERE\nEnjoyable and dynamic company culture\nTraining and professional development opportunities\nMORE ABOUT US\nAVI-SPL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. AVI-SPL is an AA/Disabled/Veteran Protected Employer VEVRAA Federal Contractor.\nAVI-SPL reserves the right to alter work hours and work location as necessary. 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