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Senior WLAN Engineer (High-Density Wi-Fi / RF Optimization)
Contract | Onsite 3 Days/Week | Dallas-Area
A global technology organization specializing in large-venue connectivity is seeking a Senior WLAN Engineer to join their advanced wireless engineering team. This role centers around designing, commissioning, optimizing, and supporting high-density Wi-Fi networks across complex, large-scale environments.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams and customer stakeholders to ensure exceptional wireless performance, reliability, and user experience across mission-critical deployments.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Design, engineer, and support enterprise-grade WLAN and Wi-Fi infrastructures across large commercial venues.
- Perform peer reviews of predictive RF models using industry-standard wireless design tools.
- Conduct onsite and remote site surveys, spectrum analysis, and performance assessments.
- Configure and optimize Cisco, Ruckus, and Extreme wireless platforms and their respective controllers.
- Provide installation guidance to field teams on access point placement, antenna selection, cabling, and wireless hardware setup.
- Deliver operational support, configuration updates, troubleshooting, and change implementations.
- Plan, commission, and optimize high-density Wi-Fi environments, including point-to-point wireless links.
- Implement WLAN features such as Secure Mobility, Voice over WLAN, Guest Access, and Passpoint/Hotspot 2.0.
- Perform RF channel planning, static assignments, and power-level optimization.
- Apply best practices across 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz deployments.
- Evaluate wireless hardware, antennas, and related network components.
- Manage priorities and deliver high-quality work within project timelines.
- Produce detailed technical documentation for designs, standards, and operational procedures.
- Contribute to internal best-practice guidelines and engineering playbooks.
Requirements:
- 6 years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and optimizing WLAN networks in enterprise, MSP, campus, or high-density environments.
- Deep expertise in Wi-Fi/RF architecture, RF optimization, and wireless troubleshooting.
- Experience with:
- Cisco Wireless Controllers (9800/8510/8540)
- Ruckus SmartZone / vSZ
- Extreme Networks wireless platforms
- Strong understanding of 802.11 standards (b/g/n/ac/ax/be) and point-to-point wireless technologies.
- Advanced troubleshooting capability in complex wireless environments.
- Experience deploying:
- Secure Mobility
- Voice over WLAN
- Guest Access
- Passpoint / Hotspot 2.0
- Proficiency with Ekahau and modern spectrum analysis tools.
- Knowledge of Cisco routing/switching and TCP/IP networking (preferred).
- Strong customer-facing communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Proficiency with standard documentation tools (e.g., Office, Visio).
- Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Why This Opportunity?
- Work on large-scale, high-density wireless environments with significant technical impact.
- Join a team that values innovation, structured design, and engineering excellence.
- Gain exposure to next-generation wireless technologies, including the expansion of 6GHz and emerging WLAN standards.
- Hands-on involvement in complex RF challenges across diverse commercial venues.