AV Commissioning Specialist
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Hardware Engineer -
IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Hardware Engineer
AV Engineer - Commissioning Specialist
* Location:
* * Boston, MA market with travel throughout New Hampshire
* * Type:
* Full-Time / Contract (as applicable)
Overview We are seeking an experienced
* AV Engineer with strong commissioning expertise
* to support projects across the
* Greater Boston area and New Hampshire*. This role is focused on
* commissioning and validating audiovisual systems*, ensuring installed environments are fully configured, tested, tuned, and ready for customer handoff.
This is not an installer-only role. Success in this position requires deep technical judgment, strong troubleshooting ability, and confidence working across
* hardware, software, control, networking, and signal flow*.
* Key Responsibilities
* * Commission and validate audiovisual systems in corporate and enterprise environments
* Configure, program, test, and tune AV systems to meet design intent and performance specifications
* Perform advanced troubleshooting across hardware, software, control systems, networking, and signal flow
* Identify and resolve system issues that could delay handoff or impact end-user experience
* Perform comprehensive system testing of:
* Audio systems, including DSP configuration, tuning, gain structure, and feedback mitigation
* Video systems, including signal flow validation, resolution, scaling, and performance verification
* Control systems, room logic, and automation behavior
* Load, validate, and adjust control and DSP code in platforms such as
* Crestron, QSYS, Biamp, Extron, and similar systems
* * Validate AV networking configuration, including:
* Dante and other AVover
IP technologies
* VLANs, QoS, and multicast behavior (as applicable)
* Proper device communication and signal routing
* Participate in punchlist walkthroughs and final acceptance testing
* Produce commissioning documentation, test reports, and asbuilt updates
* Support system handoff and basic enduser training as required
* Travel to project sites throughout
* Boston and New Hampshire
* Top Skills & Technical Expectations The customer has identified the following as
* critical success skills
* for this role:
1. Advanced Troubleshooting & System Diagnostics
* Ability to quickly isolate and resolve issues across
* hardware, software, control systems, networking, and signal flow
* * Strong diagnostic approach that prevents projects from stalling during commissioning
* Confidence addressing complex system interactions under realworld conditions
2. Strong Understanding of AV Networking & Signal Flow
* Fluency in
* modern, IPbased AV environments
* * Handson experience with Dante and other AVover
IP technologies
* Working knowledge of VLANs, QoS, multicast behavior, and networked device communication
* Ability to validate that signals move correctly and systems are configured as designed
3. Hands On
Experience with Major Control & DSP Platforms
* Practical experience working with platforms such as
* Crestron, QSYS, Biamp, Extron*, or similar
* Ability to load existing code, adjust DSP blocks, verify control logic, and tune systems to specification
* Does not require full custom programming skills, but must be highly effective in system level configuration and verification
Required Qualifications
* 5+ years of experience in professional AV engineering or systems integration
* Proven, handson experience
* commissioning AV systems* (not install-only)
* Strong understanding of AV signal flow, system architecture, and performance validation
* Experience working in networked AV environments
* Ability to read and validate AV drawings, schematics, and specifications
* Strong communication and documentation skills
* Ability to travel locally throughout the Boston and NH markets
Preferred / Nice to Have
* CTS, CTSD, or CTSI certification
* Experience in corporate workplace and hybrid meeting environments
* Familiarity with AVIXA standards and commissioning best practices
* Experience supporting large, multiroom or enterprise AV deployments
* Job Type & Location
* This is a Contract position based out of Boston, MA.
* Pay and Benefits
* The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $48.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
* Medical, dental & vision
* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
* Short and long-term disability
* Health Spending Account (HSA)
* Transportation benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
* Workplace Type
* This is a fully onsite position in Boston,MA.
* Final date to receive applications
* This position is anticipated to close on Feb 18, 2026.
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