General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is looking for a WiFi Design Engineer Lead to provide critical technical leadership for the Air Force Base Infrastructure Modernization Project. In this role, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of WiFi networks, mentoring engineers, and ensuring seamless integration and performance.
What You'll Do
- Lead the design and implementation of WiFi networks, including access points, controllers, and security architecture.
- Conduct site surveys to determine optimal placement and configuration of WiFi infrastructure.
- Perform network analysis and performance tuning to ensure optimal WiFi performance and user experience.
- Implement best practices for optimizing WiFi coverage, capacity, and reliability.
- Oversee WiFi design projects from conception to delivery, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget.
- Collaborate with project managers to coordinate schedules, resources, and deliverables.
- Mentor and guide a team of WiFi engineers, providing technical direction and support.
- Create and maintain detailed design documents, network diagrams, and configuration guides.
- Generate reports on network performance, project progress, and potential issues.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in WiFi design and deployment.
- Proven experience leading engineering teams or projects.
- Deep understanding of WiFi standards, RF design, and spectrum analysis.
- Strong working knowledge of Ekahau network design tools.
- Ability to apply building drawings to Ekahau equipment, create heat maps, and apply design solutions.
- Knowledge of network infrastructure components including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless controllers.
- Active Secret clearance.
- CWDP (Certified Wireless Design Professional) certification.
- US citizenship required.
- Requires travel to various sites for testing and installation support, including various Air Force Bases.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Nice to Have
- Experience with enterprise-grade WiFi solutions from vendors such as Cisco, Aruba, Ubiquiti, etc.
Technical Stack
- Ekahau network design tools.
- Enterprise-grade WiFi solutions (Cisco, Aruba, Ubiquiti, etc.).
- Network infrastructure components (switches, routers, firewalls, wireless controllers).
Team & Environment
This is a lead role, guiding and mentoring a team of engineers.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $102,000 - $138,000.
- AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.
- Internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals.
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401K with company match.
- Competitive pay and paid time off.
- Award-winning culture of innovation.
- Military-friendly workplace.
- Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental and vision plan options.
- Full flex work weeks where possible.
- Paid time off plans including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
- Typically 15 days of paid leave per calendar year plus 10 paid holidays.
- Paid Family Leave program provides up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period.
- Short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance.
Work Mode
This is a remote position. Work from any location in the US.
General Dynamics Information Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
