Wireless Network Validation Engineer

Kforce Inc; Englewood (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Wireless Network Validation Engineer to support validation and testing of Wi-Fi products. The role involves executing validation testing across multiple systems, performing troubleshooting, and collaborating with engineering teams. Ideal candidates should have hands-on experience in wireless technologies and be willing to travel.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off for salaried personnel

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in wireless testing, networking, or validation engineering.
• Strong understanding of wireless technologies including 802.11 standards.
• Experience with test case development and validation planning.

Responsibilities

• Execute validation testing of Wi-Fi products end-to-end across proprietary systems.
• Perform troubleshooting and support for wireless issues.
• Collaborate with engineers to re-validate test results after travel-based testing.

Skills

Wireless standards

Networking fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Log analysis

Collaboration

Education

3+ years in wireless testing

Tools

Splunk

TestRail

QMetry

Job description

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Base pay range

$39.35/hr - $43.77/hr

Responsibilities

Kforce is seeking a skilled Wireless Network Validation Engineer to join our client's engineering team supporting validation and testing of Wi-Fi products across multiple labs and locations. This role requires strong knowledge of wireless standards (802.11/IEEE) and networking fundamentals. The ideal candidate will have a testing background, hands-on troubleshooting capabilities, and the flexibility to travel for on-site lab testing. Responsibilities:

• Execute validation testing of Wi-Fi products end-to-end across 20+ proprietary systems
• Build and test code
• Perform troubleshooting and support for wireless and networking-related issues, including log analysis via Splunk
• Create, execute, and maintain test plans and test cases using tools like TestRail and QMetry
• Collaborate with engineers to re-validate test results after travel-based testing is complete
• Participate in test planning meetings, new project reviews, and cross-functional troubleshooting calls
• Travel up to 2 consecutive weeks to lab sites (e.g., Reno, Cheyenne, Austin, St. Louis), performing on-site testing
• Perform occasional overnight testing in production environments (rare - approximately once per year)
• Coordinate with multiple engineering teams to align testing timelines and prepare for production validation
  
  

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in wireless testing, networking, or validation engineering
• Strong understanding of wireless technologies including 802.11 standards and IEEE protocols
• Familiarity with network engineering concepts (routing, switching, IP/DNS/DHCP, etc.)
• Experience in test case development, validation planning, and executing comprehensive test strategies
• Proficiency in log analysis using Splunk
• Ability to work in lab environments and conduct structured, rigorous testing cycles
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work across cross-functional teams
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (up to 2-3 weeks at a time) with advanced notice
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience working with Plume cloud platforms
• Background in large-scale telecom or wireless product environments
• Familiarity with Agile workflows and test management tools such as TestRail and QMetry
• Experience with troubleshooting production systems in a collaborative setting
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Telecommunications

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