Wireless Engineer II

Gtatelecom; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

GTatelecom in the Denver area is seeking a Wireless Engineer II for a hands-on, contract role focused on WiFi 7, WiFi 6e, and 802.11 testing in a lab-driven environment.

You will perform 70% hands-on testing of wireless protocols, participate in vendor coordination, and collaborate with QA and hardware teams to ensure protocol performance and reliability. This is a 6–12 month contract with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of WiFi 7, WiFi 6e, and 802.11 protocols.
• Strong understanding of wireless networking, OSI model, and TCP/IP.
• Wireless standards testing, performance evaluation, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, 802.11 variants, switching, routing, and Ethernet.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, EE, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of wireless network or hardware testing experience.
• Cisco Certified Wireless Network Professional or equivalent vendor training.

Responsibilities

• 70% Hands On Testing (performance, conducted, OTA).
• 10% Management Duties (vendor coordination, issue tracking).
• 20% Team Collaboration (engineering, QA, hardware development).

Skills

WiFi 7 knowledge

WiFi 6e knowledge

OS/Networking basics

Testing protocols

3-5 years experience

Vendor training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE

Tools

Ixia

Spirent

Rohde & Schwarz

Octobox

Job description

This Wireless Engineer II contract opportunity is based in Denver area, supporting a leading Wi‑Fi Hardware Development team focused on next-generation wireless technologies including WiFi 7, WiFi 6e, and advanced extender and enterprise controllers products. This is a full-time contract role working hands-on with cutting-edge wireless hardware in a lab-driven engineering environment.

If you're looking for a role where you can work directly with emerging wireless standards, complex hardware testing, and industry-leading tools, this is it. You’ll join a team pushing the boundaries of Wi‑Fi performance and reliability, gaining exposure to high-end test equipment, vendor collaboration, and deep protocol analysis. This position offers strong technical growth, continuous learning, and the chance to influence next-gen wireless product quality.

Contract Duration: 6-12 Months, extendable

Required Skills & Experience

• In-depth knowledge of WiFi 7, WiFi 6e, and 802.11 protocols
• Strong understanding of wireless networking, OSI model, and TCP/IP
• Wireless standards testing, performance evaluation, and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, 802.11 variants, switching, routing, and Ethernet
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, EE, or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of wireless network or hardware testing experience
• Cisco Certified Wireless Network Professional or equivalent vendor training

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with customer premise equipment (CPE) hardware
• Familiarity with lab environments and structured test methodologies
• Vendor engagement for bug remediation and requirement alignment
• Hands‑on experience with tools such as Ixia, Spirent, Octobox, Rohde & Schwarz

Tech Breakdown

• 60% WiFi 7 / WiFi 6e / 802.11 Protocol Testing
• 40% Wireless Networking, Switching, Routing, Ethernet Technologies

Daily Responsibilities

• 70% Hands On Testing (performance, conducted, OTA)
• 10% Management Duties (vendor coordination, issue tracking)
• 20% Team Collaboration (engineering, QA, hardware development)