Wireless Network Engineer

SAIC • Stafford, VA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Wireless Network Engineer to design, integrate, and support enterprise wireless LAN/WAN over OSP/FTTx networks and engineer and implement GPON solutions, including ONT, OLT, and WDM, for Marine Corps installations. The position is based at a customer site in Stafford, Virginia.

The engineer plans, designs, implements, and optimizes wireless LAN and related technologies integrated with GPON; provides operational support for large-scale, high-availability wireless deployments; and contributes to engineering documentation, testing, site audits, and network remediation. The role also includes creating functional designs and deployment and operational procedures, leading technical efforts, and mentoring staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of work experience.
• SME-level experience with Wireless LAN and strong knowledge of up to Wi-Fi 7 and Layer 2/Layer 3.
• Experience with Cisco-based wireless site surveys, network design, and implementation.
• Experience with Wi-Fi, WAN/LAN, RF design and optimization, and range/propagation testing.
• Knowledge of SIP, IMS, and VoLTE standards.
• Active Secret security clearance required to start.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as Security+, CWNP, CWDP, CWNA, Network+, CySA+, CASP, or CCNA.
• Experience with GPON/FTTx design for major providers and network architecture/engineering focused on GPON.
• Knowledge of ITU-T G.984.x, Telcordia GR 1275, IEEE 802.2/802.3, and NIST standards.
• Hands-on experience configuring and installing Cisco switches, routers, and wireless equipment; HP Aruba and Cisco Catalyst experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, implement, and optimize wireless LAN and related technologies integrated with GPON.
• Develop engineering drawings, test plans and procedures, and cutover and migration documentation.
• Provide operational support for large-scale, high-availability wireless deployments and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, and wireless issues.
• Conduct feasibility analyses; execute tests, log defects, verify fixes, and contribute to test strategies.
• Perform site audits, ensure network compatibility, and recommend remediation.
• Create functional designs, deployment procedures, and operational processes.
• Lead technical efforts and mentor staff.

What This Job Offers

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