Wireless Engineer

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; California (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is hiring a Wireless Engineer to help shape DoD mission systems by designing, testing, and deploying Aruba and Cisco wireless networks. You will translate real-world requirements into technical specs, develop installation guides, and support ongoing operations for national security needs.

The role emphasizes site surveys, data analysis with tools like Ekahau or AirMagnet, and collaboration with a team to deliver reliable wireless solutions for mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with wireless LAN controllers.
• Experience engineering, designing, developing, installing, configuring, testing, and implementing Aruba or Cisco wireless solutions.
• Experience capturing requirements and documenting detailed system designs.
• Experience developing deliverable engineering documentation.
• Experience installing or supporting corporate wireless networks and upgrading IOS components.
• Experience conducting wireless site surveys to assess network performance.
• Experience analyzing data from Ekahau or AirMagnet to propose designs or upgrades.
• Secret clearance
• Formal education options with experience matching the requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop wireless network solutions for the DoD environment.
• Test and integrate new technology solutions into mission systems.
• Translate real-world needs into technical specifications and operations guides.
• Document engineering studies, solutions, and installation plans.
• Manage deployments and maintenance of wireless infrastructure and controllers.

Skills

Wireless LAN controllers

Aruba wireless networks

Cisco wireless networks

Network design

Site surveys

Data analysis (Ekahau/AirMagnet)

Technical documentation

Security clearance

Education

HS diploma or GED + 9+ years wireless exp

Associate’s degree + 7+ years exp

Bachelor’s degree + 3+ years exp

Tools

Ekahau

AirMagnet

AirWave

Aruba Central

ClearPass

Job description

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact on national security and warfighter operational readiness? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution.

As a Wireless Engineer on our team, you’ll have the chance to shape the DoD customer mission by integrating and testing new technology solutions in mission systems. Your customer will trust you to not only design and develop these systems but also evolve them with advanced technology solutions. On our team, you’ll be able to broaden your skill set into areas like new system development and new technology evaluation. Grow your skills by merging your technical expertise and new technology to create critical products and services. Join our team and create the future mission solutions for the DoD and national security.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience with wireless LAN controllers
• Experience engineering, designing, developing, installing, configuring, testing, and implementing Aruba or Cisco wireless network solution
• Experience capturing and analyzing technical requirements, documenting detailed system designs, and implementing plans and operations guides of network systems
• Experience developing deliverable documentation, including engineering studies, technical solutions, installation plans, engineering drawing packages, and as-built drawing packages
• Experience installing or supporting corporate wireless networks, including upgrading wireless hardware, infrastructure, and IOS components
• Experience conducting wireless network site surveys to assess network performance
• Experience analyzing and using data from a software suite such as Ekahau or AirMagnet and industry best practices to recommend network designs or upgrade proposals
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED and 9+ years of experience with wireless networks, Associate’s degree and 7+ years of experience with wireless networks, or Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience with wireless networks

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with RF engineering, systems integration, and development of integration design packages
• Experience with operations, testing, test procedures, test reports, and fielding Tactical Radios
• Experience in the deployment and configuration of Access Points ( APs ) and controllers using Aruba 8.x code, Airwave, and Aruba Central platforms
• Experience managing and maintaining full deployments of Aruba Enterprise Network, Guest Management Systems such as ClearPass, Centralized Management Systems such as AirWave, and wireless controllers and access points
• Experience working with redundant internet sources such as Starshield and 5G
• Experience in the analysis of WIDS and appropriate logs to determine courses of action and make recommendations
• Knowledge of network fundamentals such as SSLs, DNS, DHCP, IP subnetting, addressing, and variable length subnet masks
• Ability to conduct onsite and predictive wireless surveys using Ekahau survey kits and software
• Ability to troubleshoot wireless issues using RF scanning and packet captures
• Ability to create and manage captive portal solutions for guest access and create and manage documentation

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.