WiFi Design Engineer Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology • USA VA Home Office (VAHOME), VA

1d • $112,840 - $149,500 • Remote

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior