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| Company Name: |
General Dynamics IT |
| Location: |
Home Office, Hom |
| Position Type: |
Full Time |
| Post Date: |
04/18/2026 |
| Expire Date: |
07/06/2026 |
| Job Categories: |
Engineering, Information Technology |
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Onsite Wireless Installation Engineer
The Wireless Installation Engineer provides technical leadership, oversight, and quality governance for all wireless (WiFi) engineering, design, survey, and installation activities across global Air Force and Space Force modernization sites. This roleis responsible forcoordinatingwirelessengineering tasks, ensuring design accuracy,validatingsurvey data, and guiding implementation teams through installation, configuration, and optimization of the wireless infrastructure. The Wireless Installation Engineer oversees wireless engineers, survey technicians, and subcontractor wireless resources to ensure the resulting wireless network meets performance, coverage, security, and DoW compliance requirements. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACTProvide on-site and remote supervision forwirelesssurvey techs, installers, and subcontractor personnelOverseeend-to-endwireless lifecycle activities: predictive design, active/passive surveys, validation surveys, installation, configuration, tuning, and troubleshootingEnsure all wireless designs and implementation activities comply with DoW, Air Force, Space Force, and industry standards including TIA/EIA, UFC, I3A, DoWWiFisecurity requirements, and OEM best practicesReview, validate, and approve predictive wireless designs, heatmaps, channel plans, AP placement, and performance modelingValidate survey data (active, passive, and sensor-based) for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to program-specific survey guidelinesCoordinate with the Site Implementation Lead on scheduling, resource management, risk identification, and daily task executionCollaborate with network engineers to ensure proper integration of wirelessLAN controller (WLC)configurations with switching, routing, authentication, and security infrastructuresOversee quality assurance by inspecting installed APs, cabling, labeling, mounting, and wireless system configurationsEnsure accurate documentation including RF designs, survey reports,as builts, configuration files, and post-install validationSupport troubleshooting androot causeanalysis for wireless performance, coverage,security,andspectrum issuesCoordinate with base communications teams, cybersecurity personnel, and Government stakeholders on wireless design and deployment requirementsDevelop status reports, contribute to briefings, and support weekly project meetings and stakeholder engagementsWHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEED5+years experiencein wireless network engineering, WLAN design,wirelesssurvey, or enterprise wireless deploymentBS degree or additional years of experience in Wireless Engineering in lieu of degreeExperience leading installation teams in complex environments (DoW, federal, campus, or largescale enterprise preferred)Strong hands-on experience with predictive and validation wireless survey tools (Ekahau,Hamina, iBwave, or similar)Strong familiarity with TIA/EIA wireless-relevant standards and cabling/pathway requirementsUnderstanding of RF fundamentals, antenna types, power levels, interference sources, and spectrum analysisExperience integrating wireless systems into enterprise authentication and network security frameworksExperience managing subcontractor and field technicians in installation and survey operationsExperience supporting modernization, upgrade, or large-scale deployment projectsActive Secret clearancePreferred ExperienceDoW or AF/SF network modernization experienceDirect experience with CiscoorAruba/HPEwirelessinfrastructureExperience conducting wireless validation surveys on secure or classified networksPrevious experience in leading installation teams and working with low voltage cable vendorsCertifications (Preferred or Required)Security+ CE (required or 8140 equivalent)CWNA (Certified Wireless Network Administrator) strongly preferredCWDP, CWSP, or CWNE highly desirableEkahauECSE (Design, Troubleshooting, or Advanced) strongly preferredCisco Wireless (e.g., CCNA Wireless, CCNP Enterprise with Wireless specialization) preferredBICSI Technician, Installer 2, or other cabling-related certifications considered highly desirableAdditional RequirementsAbility to conduct physical wireless surveys (walking, equipment transport, ceiling-level installation checks)Strong communicationand leadership skills to guide multi-disciplinary wireless teamsAbility to produce andvalidatehigh-quality engineering documentationHiring location will be remote but will require approximately 75%-100% travel. Working locations will vary but will be located on site at Air Force/Space Force Bases in Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, or Diego Garcia.GDIT IS YOUR PLACEAt GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunitiesSupport: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goalsRewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time offCommunity: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplaceOWN YOUR OPPORTUNITYExplore a career at GDIT and youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work. #BIM
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| Company Name: |
General Dynamics IT |
| Website: | https://www.gdit.com/careers/job/aee5cea3e/onsite-wireless-installation-engineer/?source=AutoAppend_HBCU |
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