Video Design Engineer Lead

Company: MANTECH
Location: Herndon
Posted on: March 24, 2026

Job Description:

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career-oriented, and customer-focused Video Design Engineer Lead to join our team in Herndon, VA . In this role, you will design, engineer, and support high-quality audiovisual and video conferencing solutions that align with customer needs and industry best practices. You will collaborate closely with clients, project stakeholders, and internal teams to translate technical and operational requirements into well-documented, functional system designs. You will also lead a team, providing direction, support, and oversight to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard. Through thoughtful engineering, accurate documentation, and thorough system testing, you will help ensure successful project execution and a consistently high level of customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Meet with customers and perform site surveys to gather requirements and define project scope. Translate customer needs and architectural drawings into functional AV/VTC system designs, including floor plans and elevations. Design and engineer complex audio, video, and video-conferencing solutions. Develop accurate engineering, programming, and installation labor estimates. Configure, test, and provide technical guidance to integration and installation teams to ensure successful system deployment. Provide local travel support between customer buildings or temporary assignment to alternate locations for special projects. Perform HR duties as assigned, including but not limited to: interviewing, hiring, career enablement, performance counseling, compensation planning, and requisition creation. Lend expertise and institutional knowledge to improve the overall excellence of the team by supporting the creation of Knowledge Articles, Work Instructions and SOPs. Support customer Key Performance Indicators (KPI) required of the program. Your standard work schedule will be Monday through Friday, within the core hours of 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma with 11 years of experience, or Associate’s Degree with 9 years, or Bachelor’s Degree with 7 years of relevant experience. Working knowledge of AV industry best practices, including the design and integration of audio, video, and control systems for conference rooms, operations centers, training spaces, and executive environments. Technical proficiency with AV switching systems, commercial audio (audio theory, signal flow, gain structure), DSP technologies (including Dante), basic IP networking concepts, and standard design tools such as Microsoft Office, Visio, and PowerPoint. Preferred Qualifications: Strong professional communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and team members at all organizational levels; excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills required. Proven ability to work independently while supporting cross-functional engineering, integration, and installation teams to ensure successful project outcomes. Understanding of networked AV / AV-over-IP architectures and coordination with IT teams. AVIXA CTS (Certified Technical Specialist) Certification. Clearance Requirements: Must have an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time. Constantly operates a computer, phone, and other office equipment for extended periods of time. Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers.

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