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Wifi Engineer

NextGen Global Resources
Bothell, WA Contractor
POSTED ON 10/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2026

Wifi Engineer - Remote role (Travel required)

Remote Role

Travel Needed: Yes


Key Responsibilities:

-Conduct onsite wireless site surveys (predictive, passive, active, and validation surveys)

-Perform RF analysis and spectrum troubleshooting using Ekahau Sidekick II and related tools

-Design and validate wireless network solutions using Ekahau Pro / Ekahau AI

-Create high-quality heatmaps, reports, and documentation for customer deliverables

-Troubleshoot wireless performance issues including interference, coverage gaps, roaming, and capacity constraints

-Develop desktop wireless designs based on floor plans, requirements, and predictive modeling

-Work across multiple OEM platforms (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper/Mist, Extreme, Ruckus, etc.)

-Collaborate with network engineers, project managers, and clients to ensure successful deployments

-Provide post-deployment validation and optimization recommendations

-Maintain up-to-date knowledge of wireless standards (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)


Required Qualifications:

-3–7 years of experience in wireless networking with strong fieldwork background

-Hands-on experience performing wireless site surveys in enterprise environments

-Proficiency with Ekahau Pro (AI) and Ekahau Sidekick II

-Strong understanding of RF fundamentals (SNR, RSSI, channel planning, interference, etc.)

-Experience designing wireless networks for voice, data, and location services

-Familiarity with major WLAN OEMs (Cisco, Aruba, Mist, Ruckus, Extreme, etc.)

-Ability to interpret architectural drawings and create predictive designs

-Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

-Willingness to travel for onsite surveys and deployments


Preferred Qualifications:

-Ekahau Certified Survey Engineer (ECSE) or equivalent

-CWNA, CWDP, CWSP, or CCNP Wireless certifications

-Experience with spectrum analysis tools

-Knowledge of network infrastructure (switching, routing, PoE requirements)

-Experience with healthcare, campus, warehouse, or high-density environments


Key Skills:

-Wireless Site Surveys (Passive, Active, Predictive)

-RF Design & Optimization

-Ekahau Toolset Expertise

-Multi-Vendor WLAN Experience

-Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis

-Technical Documentation & Reporting


Work Environment:

-Combination of remote (design/planning) and onsite fieldwork

-Travel required based on project needs


Company Description

• What you didn’t know about us:
• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Short/Long Term Disability and Critical Care/Illness Protection
• Life Insurance and Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• With this position, you will get the opportunity to work with our game changing clients and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry!

• We are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!

• We are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.

• We give 24/7 Support. We are in this together. We provide around the clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check-in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page!
• Kelly Telecom is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• For more information click Equal Employment Opportunity is the law.
• You should know: Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.

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