RQ16889 Wireless Engineer, Strategic Technology

Adecco; Morrisville (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Wireless Engineer, Strategic Technology in a hybrid work environment in Morrisville. The role focuses on cellular, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, antenna systems, and other wireless tech to support connected devices and intelligent computing platforms.

Ideal candidates have a passion for wireless and antenna technologies, a collaborative mindset, and a drive to move innovative concepts toward practical implementation. Opportunities to convert to direct hire are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• Strong interest in wireless, RF, or antenna technologies.
• Ability to learn quickly and collaborate in a global environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research emerging wireless and connectivity technologies and assess relevance to devices and experiences.
• Support evaluations of cellular, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, satellite, and antenna tech via analysis and tests.
• Collaborate with global teams and partners to understand tradeoffs and trends.
• Develop prototypes, demos, and recommendations to transition to product development.
• Assist in wireless certification, carrier approval, and regulatory activities as needed.
• Document findings and clearly communicate results to engineering, product, and business stakeholders.

Skills

Wireless communications

RF systems

Antenna technologies

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

Wireless Engineer, Strategic Technology

Max Pay: $46.88/hour

Hybrid Work Environment 3/2

Opportunities to convert to direct hire

Who You'll Work With

Our client is a global Fortune 500 technology leader delivering one of the world's broadest portfolios of connected devices and intelligent computing solutions, including ThinkPad, ThinkBook, Yoga, Legion, ThinkEdge, ThinkSystem, and well-known mobile/cellular devices. As AI-enabled experiences become increasingly mobile, distributed, and connected, advanced wireless technologies are central to how users work, collaborate, and interact with smart devices. This role supports innovation across cellular connectivity, satellite communications, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, antenna systems, and emerging wireless technologies that help shape the future of connected products and customer experiences.

About The Team

This opportunity is part of a strategic hardware engineering group within a global innovation organization. The team researches emerging technologies, evaluates their technical and commercial relevance, and helps determine how they can be applied across a broad portfolio of connected devices, intelligent computing platforms, enterprise infrastructure, edge solutions, and smart device ecosystems. Working closely with engineering teams, technology partners, and global stakeholders, this group investigates advances in wireless connectivity, antenna design, and networking technologies to influence future product direction.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, technically curious early-career engineer with a strong interest in wireless and antenna technologies, including cellular WAN, 4G/5G/5G Advanced, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, satellite communications, and other emerging connectivity solutions. The ideal candidate enjoys learning new technologies, solving technical challenges, analyzing performance data, and collaborating across global teams to move innovative concepts from exploration toward practical implementation.

What You'll Do

• Research emerging wireless and connectivity technologies and assess their relevance to connected devices, intelligent computing platforms, and customer experiences.
• Support evaluations of cellular, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, satellite, and antenna technologies through analysis, testing, and proof-of-concept activities.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams, technology partners, and ecosystem vendors to understand implementation considerations, technical tradeoffs, and industry trends.
• Assist in developing prototypes, demonstrations, and technical recommendations that help transition new technologies into product development.
• Support wireless certification, carrier approval, and regulatory activities as needed.
• Document findings and clearly communicate technical results, recommendations, and next steps to engineering, product, and business stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Strong interest in wireless communications, networking, RF systems, or antenna technologies.
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and collaborate effectively in a global environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure through coursework, internships, projects, or research involving wireless technologies, networking, embedded systems, RF engineering, antennas, or IoT devices.
• Familiarity with one or more wireless technologies such as cellular (4G/5G), Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, satellite communications, UWB, or other wireless protocols.
• Experience using engineering tools, scripting languages, or data analysis tools to evaluate technical solutions.
• Interest in emerging technology trends and innovation.
• Mandarin or Japanese language skills are a plus but not required.

Pay Details: $46.88 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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