Solutions Engineer – WiFi

Solutions Engineer – WiFi
Location: Remote – Must be based in NC, SC, GA, or FL
Direct Hire role
No C2C candidates, only W2 candidates
We are seeking an experienced Solutions Engineer – WiFi for a direct-hire opportunity supporting commercial managed WiFi and network deployments. This is a remote position, but candidates must currently reside in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, or Florida and be available for up to 20% travel to customer sites. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with commercial WiFi/WLAN design, Ekahau, network deployment, configuration, troubleshooting, and technologies from Aruba, Ruckus, and/or Cisco. Due to the nature of the project, candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders.
This is a great opportunity for a hands-on wireless engineer who enjoys owning WiFi solutions from design through deployment and commissioning. You'll create wireless designs, perform Ekahau surveys and validation, review CAD drawings and floor plans, develop BOMs and technical documentation, configure network equipment, troubleshoot performance issues, and work directly with customers and field teams. Experience supporting hospitality or MDU/multifamily WiFi environments will be especially valuable.
Employment Type
Direct Hire / Full-Time
Required Skills
3+ years of WiFi, Wireless Networking, or Network Engineering experience
1+ year of hands-on Ekahau or similar WiFi survey/design tool experience
Hands-on experience designing and deploying commercial WiFi/WLAN networks
Experience performing WiFi surveys, validation, optimization, and remediation
Experience configuring and troubleshooting wireless access points, switches, routers, and network infrastructure
Practical experience with Aruba, Ruckus, and/or Cisco wireless solutions
Strong understanding of WiFi/WLAN, LAN, routing, and switching
Experience developing/reviewing BOMs, SOWs, network designs, and deployment documentation
Ability to review and interpret CAD drawings, floor plans, and network design documentation
Experience supporting network deployments from design through installation, commissioning, and closeout
Strong network troubleshooting, testing, monitoring, and break/fix skills
Ability to analyze network performance and identify coverage, connectivity, capacity, and performance issues
Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills
Must currently reside in NC, SC, GA, or FL
Ability to travel to customer sites up to 20%
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
Desired Skills
Experience supporting hospitality and/or Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU) WiFi environments
Experience with RGNets, Nomadix, or similar gateway platforms
Knowledge of AAA/RADIUS and network authentication
Familiarity with wireless/network security standards and best practices
CCNA, CWNA/CWNP, Aruba, Ruckus, or Cisco certifications
Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or equivalent combination of certifications and relevant experience
Experience integrating IoT devices/networks
Experience working with construction and field-installation teams
Tech Breakdown
30% – WiFi/WLAN Design, Ekahau & RF Optimization
25% – Aruba/Ruckus/Cisco Network Configuration & Deployment
20% – Routing, Switching, LAN/WLAN & Network Troubleshooting
15% – BOMs, SOWs, CAD/Floor Plans & Technical Documentation
10% – Customer Support, Field Coordination & Project Closeout
Daily Responsibilities
30% – Design, review, survey, validate, and optimize commercial WiFi/WLAN solutions using Ekahau or similar tools
20% – Configure and integrate APs, switches, routers, firewalls, LAN/WLAN, and IoT network infrastructure
15% – Create/review BOMs, SOWs, network designs, CAD drawings, floor plans, and deployment documentation
15% – Troubleshoot coverage, connectivity, performance, authentication, and other network issues
10% – Coordinate with field and construction teams during installation, integration, commissioning, and closeout
10% – Serve as a technical SME during customer meetings and provide remote/onsite support while meeting customer SLAs
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