Architect (Wi-Fi)

Global Connect Technologies; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Mid-Senior level Wi-Fi Architect to design and develop Wi-Fi architecture for Customer Premises Equipment. You will optimize radio and antenna parameters, collaborate with project teams, and lead initiatives in a fast-paced DevOps environment. The ideal candidate has expertise with WLAN protocols and security standards, and proven experience in defect resolution.

Responsibilities

• Design Wi-Fi architecture for Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) products.
• Optimize Wi-Fi radio and antenna parameters for better customer experience.
• Collaborate on test strategies and establish best practices.
• Tailor solutions to identify and resolve defects in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead projects and teams, sharing expertise in complex environments.

Skills

WLAN protocols (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)

Security protocols (WPA2, WPA3, 802.1X)

Wi-Fi extenders and mesh protocols (802.11k, 802.11v, 802.11r)

Collaboration with Product and Development teams

Wi-Fi behavior characterization

Communication with tool development teams

Design specifications validation

Quality Assurance strategies

Wi-Fi test automation frameworks

Problem resolution and defect management

Job description

Overview

The Wi-Fi Architect will design, develop, implement, and analyze product requirements for Wi-Fi architecture on Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) products. The role involves optimizing Wi-Fi radio and antenna parameters to enhance the customer experience and developing metrics to measure improvement. Responsibilities include building setups to simulate real-world conditions, researching traffic models, and analyzing industry trends for lab testing. The Wi-Fi Architect will collaborate with project teams to develop test strategies and establish best practices. This position requires understanding deployment manuals and automation solutions in a fast-paced DevOps environment, quickly tailoring solutions to identify, reproduce, and resolve lab/field defects. The architect will lead teams and projects, sharing expertise in complex environments.

Key Qualifications

• Experience with WLAN protocols (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
• Expertise in security protocols (WPA2, WPA3, 802.1X)
• Familiarity with Wi-Fi extenders, mesh, and steering protocols (802.11k, 802.11v, 802.11r)
• Strong collaboration with Product and Development teams to define technical requirements
• Ability to characterize Wi-Fi behavior in new products and resolve engineering challenges
• Communication with tool development teams to optimize automation for new test features
• Review and validate design specifications, emphasizing product architecture, testability, and verification
• Assist in developing Quality Assurance strategies and methodologies for product testing
• Familiarity with advanced Wi-Fi test automation frameworks and industry standards (IEEE, WFA, WBA, IETF)
• Proactively identify and resolve product defects, driving issues to resolution

Seniorities and Employment

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Automation Machinery Manufacturing and Engineering Services