Autonomous Wireless Validation Engineer – 5G/LTE & Outdoor APs

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar in Mossville, IL seeks a Wireless Network Validation Engineer to test wireless networks for autonomous and remote-control applications, spanning Wi-Fi, private LTE, and private 5G. You’ll work across multiple technologies as demand dictates, with a focus on validation and integration in real-world environments.

Required skills include 3–5 years in core networking, Cisco WLC experience, RF understanding, and outdoor AP deployment readiness. Occasional travel up to 25% may be necessary.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in core network routing/switching.
• Experience with Cisco Wireless LAN Controller.
• Understanding of RF spectrum.
• Experience configuring outdoor wireless deployments.
• Mechanical installation of outdoor APs is a plus.
• Basic Linux experience.
• Experience with autonomous or remote-control systems is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Skills

Core networking

Cisco WLC

RF spectrum

Outdoor wireless

Mechanical skills

Linux basics

Autonomous/remote control

Travel readiness

Job description

Caterpillar in Mossville, IL seeks a Wireless Network Validation Engineer to test wireless networks for autonomous and remote-control applications, spanning Wi-Fi, private LTE, and private 5G. You’ll work across multiple technologies as demand dictates, with a focus on validation and integration in real-world environments.

Required skills include 3–5 years in core networking, Cisco WLC experience, RF understanding, and outdoor AP deployment readiness. Occasional travel up to 25% may be necessary.