WiFi Design Engineer Lead

General Dynamics Information TechnologyUSA VA Home Office (VAHOME), VA
$112,840 - $149,500Remote

About The Position

Transform technology into opportunity as a WiFi Design Engineer at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a WiFi Design Engineer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the Base Infrastructure Modernization program. You will play a crucial role in designing WiFi for multiple Air Force Bases globally.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree AND 8+ years of directly related Ekahau experience OR minimum of 12 years of experience in WiFi design and deployment utilizing Ekahau.
  • CWDP (Certified Wireless Design Professional) certification required within 60 days of hire.
  • Experience with creating wireless designs in Ekahau design software.
  • Strong understanding of RF principles and wireless communication.
  • Experience with network security practices and wireless security protocols.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
  • Minimum Clearance: Secret
  • US Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with enterprise wireless networks and large-scale deployments.
  • Knowledge of network switching and routing concepts.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop wireless network architecture, including access points and controllers.
  • Conduct site surveys to understand wireless coverage needs and plan network installations.
  • Create heat maps and WiFi coverage models using design tools such as Ekahau.
  • Collaborate with clients to understand their wireless connectivity requirements and objectives.
  • Select and configure appropriate hardware and software components for wireless networks.
  • Implement and optimize wireless solutions to ensure maximum performance and coverage.
  • Conduct wireless signal tests and performance assessments to identify and resolve issues.
  • Document network designs, configurations, and changes in detailed reports.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for complex network issues.
  • Stay updated with the latest wireless technologies and industry trends.

Benefits

  • 401K with company match
  • Full flex work weeks where possible
  • Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
  • 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees.
  • Short and long-term disability benefits
  • Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
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