Control Room Systems Engineer
Wildfire Technology Integration
Flemington, NJ (Hybrid)
$100,000–$150,000 per year
(Based on experience, certifications, and applicable travel)
Full-Time
Design the Technology That Matters.
Not every AV company designs the projects we do.
At Wildfire Technology Integration, our engineers design sophisticated control room and command center environments that support mission-critical operations across the country. From 911 Dispatch Centers and Emergency Operations Centers to utility control rooms, transportation management centers, security operations centers, Real-Time Crime Centers, and enterprise command centers, our work helps organizations make critical decisions when every second counts.
This isn't a position designing the same conference room over and over again.
Every project presents unique technical challenges, requiring creative thinking, sound engineering principles, and collaboration with some of the industry's leading manufacturers and technology partners.
If you're passionate about designing innovative technology solutions that have a real-world impact, we'd love to meet you.
Why Join Wildfire?
At Wildfire, we believe exceptional engineers deserve exceptional opportunities.
When you join our team, you'll enjoy:
- Designing some of the most advanced control rooms and mission-critical environments in the country
- Working with leading technologies from manufacturers including Barco, VuWall, RGB Spectrum, Samsung, Crestron, Q-SYS, Biamp, HP | Poly, Cisco, and other industry-leading partners
- Company-paid CTS certification and advanced manufacturer training
- Direct collaboration with experienced engineers, project managers, and industry experts
- The opportunity to own projects from concept through commissioning
- A collaborative, supportive engineering culture where innovation and quality are valued
- Competitive compensation
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Excellent health benefits, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, dental, vision, and HSA
Most importantly, you'll join a company where your career has a defined path—not just a job.
Wildfire has developed a structured career advancement program with clearly defined milestones for every stage of your professional growth. You'll always know exactly what skills, certifications, and accomplishments are required to reach the next level of responsibility and compensation.
What You'll Be Designing
As a Control Room Systems Engineer, you'll design complete audiovisual and visualization solutions for mission-critical environments while serving as the technical leader throughout the project lifecycle.
Working alongside our sales, operations, project management, and field engineering teams, you'll develop innovative solutions that balance performance, reliability, usability, and budget.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Designing complete control room and command center solutions from initial concept through final implementation
- Meeting with clients to understand operational requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions
- Developing detailed scopes of work and engineering documentation
- Creating system schematics, signal flow diagrams, equipment layouts, rack elevations, floor plans, cable schedules, and Bills of Materials using industry-standard software
- Engineering video wall systems, operator workstations, KVM systems, visualization platforms, AV distribution, control systems, and network-connected technologies
- Collaborating with architects, consultants, IT departments, electrical engineers, general contractors, and owner representatives throughout project development
- Providing technical guidance to the sales team during the solution development process
- Evaluating emerging technologies and recommending the best solution for each client
- Supporting factory testing, onsite commissioning, customer acceptance, and project closeout activities
- Maintaining engineering standards, documentation quality, and design consistency across projects
- Participating in manufacturer training, trade shows, and continuing education to remain current with evolving technologies
Every project presents a new opportunity to solve complex technical challenges and deliver systems that support critical operations.
Technology You'll Engineer
Our engineers regularly design solutions utilizing technologies including:
- Barco CTRL
- VuWall
- RGB Spectrum
- Samsung
- Crestron
- Q-SYS
- Biamp
- Cisco
- HP | Poly
- Enterprise networking
- KVM systems
- Large-format video walls
- Fiber optic infrastructure
- Digital signal processing
- Operator console systems
- IP-based audiovisual platforms
Who Thrives Here
The most successful members of our engineering team are people who:
- Enjoy solving complex technical challenges
- Take ownership of their projects from concept through completion
- Thrive in collaborative environments while working independently
- Communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and coworkers
- Have a passion for learning new technologies
- Think beyond products and focus on delivering complete solutions
- Hold themselves to exceptionally high engineering and documentation standards
- Believe every design should improve the customer's operational effectiveness
If this sounds like you, you'll fit right in.
QualificationsRequired
- Minimum three years of experience designing commercial AV systems, control room environments, or other complex audiovisual solutions
- High school diploma or equivalent (Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Information Technology, or related field preferred)
- Experience developing AV system designs and comprehensive Bills of Materials
- Proficiency creating technical documentation using AutoCAD, Visio, D-Tools, Stardraw, or similar engineering software
- Strong understanding of commercial AV system architecture and integration principles
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong customer-facing presentation and consulting abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Valid driver's license
Preferred
- CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I, or other AVIXA certifications
- Experience designing mission-critical control rooms or command centers
- Experience with Barco, VuWall, RGB Spectrum, Samsung, Crestron, Q-SYS, Biamp, Cisco, or similar enterprise technologies
- Knowledge of enterprise networking fundamentals
- Experience supporting system commissioning and customer acceptance testing
Schedule
This is a full-time position.
Typical hours are Monday through Friday. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support customer meetings, commissioning activities, or project deadlines.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Hybrid work environment
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Company Match
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid Time Off
- Company-paid CTS certification support
- Paid manufacturer training
- Professional development opportunities
- Opportunities to attend industry conferences and trade shows
Ready to Design Something Bigger?
If you're looking for an engineering career where your work directly supports public safety, utilities, transportation, corporate operations, and other mission-critical environments, we'd like to hear from you.
Join Wildfire Technology Integration and help design the technology that keeps organizations connected, informed, and operating when it matters most.
Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Control Room Engineering: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Drivers License (Required)
Work Location: Remote
