Wireless Network Engineer

SAIC • Stafford, VA

1d • 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 (ONT, OLT, WDM) for Marine Corps installations. The position is based at the customer site in Stafford, Virginia.

The engineer will plan, design, implement, and optimize wireless LAN and related technologies integrated with GPON; provide operational support for large-scale, high-availability wireless deployments; and troubleshoot LAN/WAN and wireless issues. The role also involves producing engineering and deployment documentation, conducting feasibility analyses and tests, performing site audits, ensuring network compatibility, recommending remediation, and leading technical efforts while 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.
• No security clearance is required to start; must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

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/migration documentation.
• Provide operational support for large-scale, high-availability wireless deployments and troubleshoot LAN/WAN/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.
• Design, integrate, and support enterprise wireless LAN/WAN over OSP/FTTx networks.
• Engineer and implement GPON solutions, including ONT, OLT, and WDM, for Marine Corps installations.

What This Job Offers

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