Job Title: Wifi Engineer - RF
Job Location: Philadelphia PA
Job Duration: 3 Months Contract to Hire
Job Summary:
- We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Wi-Fi Engineer/Architect with strong RF expertise to join a high performing R&D team.
- This role is hands-on and onsite working directly with lab equipment and experimental setups to design test and optimize Wi-Fi technologies that enhance the overall user experience within a large-scale ISP ecosystem.
Job Description:
- Lead experimental testing of new Wi-Fi features and technologies to evaluate their impact on performance and user experience.
- Architect Wi-Fi solutions that align with business goals and technical requirements. Focus on how new features integrate into and enhance the Comcast ecosystem.
- Work with lab equipment including Wi-Fi chambers spectral analyzers and open-source tools to simulate real-world scenarios.
- Deep understanding of Wi-Fi protocols (802.11 family) and how they interact with network infrastructure.
- Develop and modify Python scripts to automate testing processes and data analysis. Drive the transition toward more automated testing environments.
- Write clear and actionable technical requirements for development teams. Collaborate closely with developers to ensure successful implementation and closure of features.
- Analyze test results identify performance bottlenecks and provide detailed reports and recommendations.
Qualifications:
- 5-10 years proven experience in Wi-Fi engineering or architecture preferably in an ISP or similar environment.
- Strong knowledge of Wi-Fi protocols and standards.
- Ability to design deploys and optimizes wireless networks ensuring strong and reliable Wi-Fi coverage in various environments
- Hands-on experience with lab tools such as spectral analyzers Wi-Fi chambers and open-source testing frameworks.
- Solid understanding of Wi-Fi antennas frequency coordination 802.11 WLAN technologies and IP protocols.
- Proficiency in Python for scripting and automation.
- Experience writing technical requirements and collaborating with software development teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with network performance monitoring tools.
- Background in wireless security and troubleshooting.