Wireless Network Engineer - RF / Wi-Fi Site Survey Engineer

Overview

CTG is seeking to fill a Wireless Network Engineer – RF / Wi-Fi Site Survey Engineer position for our client.

Location: San Jose, CA
Duration: 11 months

Duties:

• Conduct onsite wireless validation and re-design surveys across a large, approximately 450,000 sq. ft. enterprise office campus.
• Perform hands-on RF data collection, wireless validation, and spectrum analysis to support access point optimization recommendations.
• Execute wireless site surveys using Ekahau Site Survey software or equivalent RF site survey tools.
• Perform RF measurements and evaluate wireless network performance against established best-practice thresholds, including signal strength of ≥ -67 dBm and SNR of ≥ 20 dB.
• Conduct Layer 1 spectrum analysis across the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz frequency bands.
• Identify and document 802.11 and non-802.11 sources of interference, including devices such as microwaves.
• Analyze wireless heat maps and RF survey data to identify coverage, capacity, and interference issues.
• Translate RF findings into actionable recommendations for access point placement, channel utilization, coverage, and overall wireless network optimization.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and client-ready wireless survey documentation and reports.
• Work independently onsite in a large commercial office environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.

Skills:

• Hands-on experience with Ekahau Site Survey or equivalent wireless RF site survey tools.
• Strong knowledge of 802.11 wireless standards and RF fundamentals.
• Understanding of signal strength, SNR, channel utilization, RF propagation, and spectrum interference.
• Experience performing spectrum analysis across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands.
• Ability to interpret wireless heat maps and RF survey results.
• Knowledge of enterprise Wi-Fi hardware and wireless access point deployment practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent technical documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in an onsite, field-based environment.

Experience:

• Experience conducting enterprise wireless site surveys, RF validation, and wireless network assessments.
• Experience collecting and analyzing RF data in large commercial or enterprise environments.
• Experience identifying 802.11 and non-802.11 interference sources and recommending remediation strategies.
• Experience developing client-ready wireless survey reports and network optimization recommendations.
• Experience with enterprise wireless infrastructure and access point deployment is highly desirable.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical field preferred.
• Equivalent education and hands-on wireless networking experience may be considered.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $104,000 to $135,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.