WiFi Wireless Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce is immediately seeking an experienced WiFi/5G Performance Engineer in support of our enterprise telecommunications and mass media client based in Greenwood Village, CO. Candidates mmust be local to Colorado. No relocation is available at this time.

Responsibilities:
* Provides technology leadership and lead the development of complex end-to-end technology solutions involving devices/CPEs, access, transport, core and backend systems
* Assesses new products requirements and develop technology solutions and architecture design to support them
* Tests & certifies new Small Cells, Home/SMB Routers, Wireless AP (Access Points), Wireless Access Gateways (WAGs) and Controllers products for the field to deploy
* Works with Operations to resolve WiFi and mobile access network issues that could impact the business and/or the customer
* Provides guidelines and technical leadership for the develop of tools and processes to support new products and technology solutions development, testing and validation
* Validate the capabilities of technologies through lab evaluation and possibly field trials
* Perform lab evaluation and field trials to validate new technology concepts
* Drives new innovative technologies and approaches (802.11ad/ay, UWB, BNC, Mesh Network, and others) for increasing the performance, reliability, and QoE (Quality of Experience) for customers
* Supports new wireless technologies and other initiatives that may include improving network security, virus detection, virtualization of network functions, along with new applications and services
* Supports efforts to maximize the performance of Spectrum WiFi (public WiFi infrastructure)
* Develops tools and processes for engineering design, testing and certification of new technology solutions and products
* Reviews all designs, code and unit test plans where applicable

REQUIREMENTS:
* BSEE in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent; MBA preferred
* 7-10+ years of Wireless Technology Development & Management experience, working with the top MSOs, Telco, satellite operators or major wireless vendor in the U.S.
* Deep knowledge in wireless access technologies including WiFi5, WiFi6 and WiFi7, 4G-LTE and familiar with 5G and a clear track record of excellence managing the wireless access engineering systems within an organization of a well-known media brand
* Proficient with the use of network diagnostics, troubleshooting and inventory tools, including but not limited to SQL databases, Splunk, Plume, Scope
* Familiarity with the CPE Wireless Gateway and Router designs and roadmap plans for all major Operators in the U.S.
* Operational experience with WiFi and 4G-LTE
* Ability to manage and deliver against several initiatives simultaneously

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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