Wireless Engineer Job Description
Wireless Engineer Duties & Responsibilities
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Wireless Engineer Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Wireless Engineer
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, ITIL, EAP, CCDP, WAN, RF, R&S, CWNA
Education for Wireless Engineer
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Employers hiring for the wireless engineer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Technical, Education, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Physics, Science, Mathematics
Skills for Wireless Engineer
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Desired experience for wireless engineer includes:
Wireless Engineer Examples
Wireless Engineer Job Description
- Support the proper functioning of the network infrastructure through strong knowledge of switching, routing, and TCP/IP
- Prepare radio hardware specification documents traceable to specs, design verification test plans, document test results
- Provide full financial management of all projects from initial proposal/bid through receipt of final product or service including
- Evaluates ways to save money
- Provide the necessary direction for individual/team growth and development
- Perform packet capture analysis and RF site surveys of WLAN’s and interpret the data to create resolutions
- Have demonstrated system knowledge as well Linux system debugging skills to debug system software issues and hardware
- Develop system automation programs with windows/Linux environment
- Interact with hardware & software teams to make continual improvements to designs
- Become a subject matter expert of the wireless industry
- Experience with Enterprise Wireless technologies and devices (CAPWAP, WLC, AP )
- Must possess at least 2 years of experiences in testing 2G/3G/4G wireless devices
- Experience with wireless connectivity solutions is a plus
- Has shipped commercial wireless products before
- De-sense engineering evaluation and debug
- Hands-on experience with current industry standard RF measurement equipment
Wireless Engineer Job Description
- Communicate to other teams
- Research new technologies and discover their practical applications
- Interface regularly and work closely with other members of the network and IT support teams
- Administer, maintain and support the availability, security and performance of the network, specifically the WI-FI infrastructure
- Suggest creative solutions to develop the business critical networks & systems, provide more reliable and effective support as the business grows
- Recommend and implement network management systems (monitoring, provisioning and automation)
- Partner with Product Owners to get a better understanding of the business requirements, proactively identify problems and take ownership for evaluating new solutions, and deploying them in production
- Provide lead operational implementation and support to Global Wireless and Backbone Network technology & Security solutions
- Lead engineering efforts during Global Wireless upgrade and expansion initiatives
- Lead engineering efforts in maintenance and administration of all production IP communications equipment
- Board level debugging skills and ability to oversee the PCB layout process
- Experience with EMC testing for regulatory compliance (FCC/CE)
- Knowledge of indoor propagation, channel modelling, and techniques to combat multipath
- The position requires international travel to support manufacturing builds, ~15% travel required
- Detailed understanding of wireless protocols and network security standards (WLAN's, LWAPP, 802.11, 802.1x, EAP types )
- Define the overall strategy for development of Wireless Systems and Applications
Wireless Engineer Job Description
- Design, implement, manage and improve Dark Fiber networks
- Design, implement, manage and improve EBH networks
- Design, implement, manage and improve Microwave networks
- Design and deploy new build, small cells, in-building, and other future needs such as 5G
- The development of technology and infrastructure designs and specifications, including the documentation of architectures, topologies and configuration items
- The specification and development of user/system interfaces, including validation and error correction procedures, processing rules, access, security and audit controls
- The provision of infrastructure maintenance and support services, both to users of the systems and to service delivery functions.You will pro-actively monitor system performance, investigating and resolving faults and problems in a timely fashion
- The role may also involve the line-management and leadership of staff supporting technical and functional solutions and/or services in the role-holder’s technical domain
- Planning, designing and evaluating wireless communication system for automotive application
- Hands-on validation from lab and field tests
- Experience with Unix scripting, Java, Java Frameworks and Java scripting software development & Big data technologies like Cassandra and HADOOP are a plus
- Experienced in version control systems such as GIT or Subversions
- Develop programs to call API’s of various tools, Systems and integrate into a common data repository
- Hands on in installing and administrating the underlying Unix / VMWare systems
- Knowledge of IPv4/IPv6
- Duties include performing the systems-level analysis and modeling of systems, and the development of advanced communication system
Wireless Engineer Job Description
- Work at a fast pace and be adaptable to the changing needs of the business with a focus on reduction of direct telecom operating expenses
- Order ASOG and non-ASOG circuits using (PCeASR)
- Document and track key service indicators and actively participate in regular vendor meetings
- Coordinate site walks, surveys, circuit deliveries and escalations to ensure timely completion of orders
- Maintain accurate circuit and network equipment inventory in the Granite OSS client environment including management of a work order task queue, circuit Path integrity, and Segment MRC costs
- Work with vendors to troubleshoot circuit issues (packet loss, ping testing, RFC testing failures, etc) to proceed towards circuit acceptance
- Provide executive summaries through email, Power Point presentations, and in meetings to various levels of management
- Analyze and upgrade capacity on all networks as needed using network data
- Maintain Performance levels on transport networks
- Work with various groups, Network Assurance (Wireless Operations), to provide quality transport product to our customers
- Expertise in communication systems, antennas and wireless networks
- Expertise in electrical systems, communication systems, wireless communications and networks
- Action trouble tickets associated with NOC customers to clear faults, restore service
- Work with the vendor as required for resolution of software bugs/ hardware replacement
- Provide support for OSS related infrastructure within the Satellite and LTE/Wireless network
- Experience in test automation related to WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac products (Python)
Wireless Engineer Job Description
- Applies skills as a seasoned, experienced communications professional with a full understanding of industry practices and relevant policies and procedures in providing consultation, evaluation, configuration, installation, troubleshooting and testing of wireless network hardware and software to include access points, controllers, routers, switches, and other networking equipment
- Provides expert-level RF troubleshooting, including addressing interference/rogue access points, coverage issues, access point hardware problems, PoE and other technical issues both in the field across campus and in the office
- Creates wireless network AP placement designs, taking into account various factors including network performance requirements, anticipated uses, user density, installation constraints, environmental RF characteristics, anticipated RF coverage and propagation, industry best practices, and other factors
- Support Administration of a 24x7 infrastructure
- Manage user access and permissions
- Manage systems back-up
- Perform troubleshooting in all areas of the OSI model
- Document problems/issues for future reference
- Monitor performance and implement performance tuning if necessary
- Generate and maintain documentation as it relates to network configuration, processes, service records
- RIVERBED Management Console
- CASCADE Management Console
- VINES Manager
- Port Security Platforms (Sticky Mac
- ForeScout (Preferred)
- WebAuth