Sr. Wireless Network Engineer, Network Engineering

Tesla, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 148,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Wireless Network Engineer to specialize in wireless technologies within manufacturing environments. This role is crucial for providing analytical and technical guidance, ensuring compliance with system architecture and security policies. You will collaborate closely with network architects, lead the implementation of wireless services, and handle troubleshooting in a dynamic factory setting. Join a forward-thinking company that offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on innovative projects that shape the future of technology.

Benefits

Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction

Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plans

Company paid life and disability insurance

Sick and vacation time

Back-up childcare resources

Employee discounts and perks program

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in wireless solutions and RF engineering.
• Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot complex technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Support wireless design and initiatives with Network Architects.
• Monitor and troubleshoot the factory's wireless network.

Skills

Wireless technologies

Analytical skills

Communication skills

TCP/IP protocols

RF engineering

Tools

Spectrum Analyzer

Protocol Analyzer

Site Survey Tools (Ekahau/Hamina)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Sr. Wireless Network Engineer, Network Engineering

Job Category: Network Engineering

Location: Lathrop, California

Req. ID: 239330

Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect:

Specialize in Wireless technologies in manufacturing environments. This role will provide analytical and technical guidance in build and operational support, wireless engineering and implementation support, and author knowledge articles. The engineer will ensure compliance with established system architecture, regulations, and security policies. The engineer will play a key role in the implementation of design standards and best practices as outlined by the network architects.

What You’ll Do:

• Work closely with Network Architects on supporting wireless design and initiatives
• Provide support, maintenance, and hands-on troubleshooting of our Lathrop factory/warehouses wireless network using available monitoring tools in the infrastructure
• Monitor, analyze, and report metrics of wireless solution
• Function as a Tier-2/3 escalation point
• Coordinate and lead on implementation of new wireless services
• Ensure wireless regulations and legal requirements are maintained
• Document enterprise wireless infrastructure components and “Run-Book”
• Must be able to work occasional weekends, after hours, and holidays
• Requires to be onsite at the factory in Austin daily
• Ability to physically lift up to 50 pounds (22.7kg)

What You’ll Bring:

• Extensive experience in wireless solution with IEEE 802.11 standards, encryption, WIDS, rogue detection, 802.1x, RADIUS, EAP-TLS, wireless client chipset/driver, RF engineering for wireless planning, along with multi-vendor technologies including Aruba Networks controller, AOS8, Aruba I/AP, Aruba ClearPass, Aruba Airwave, Mist wireless, Meraki wireless, and Splunk
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP layer protocols
• Extensive experience with various wireless tools such as Spectrum Analyzer, Protocol Analyzer, and Site Survey Tools such as Ekahau/Hamina
• Experience with wireless supporting voice and video application
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Solid analytical skills to troubleshoot high level, complex technical problems
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism and integrity

Compensation and Benefits:

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation:

$148,032 - $263,520/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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