Principal Wi-Fi Engineer- Remote with 25-50% travel
Posted Today by Calance
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote or Hybrid
Summary: The Principal Wi-Fi Engineer will lead high-density Wi-Fi deployments for stadiums and arenas, acting as the Design Authority and overseeing the entire project lifecycle from pre-sales to post-deployment. This senior-level role requires exceptional technical and communication skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with major sports brands and venue operators. The position involves extensive travel and demands a strong background in Wi-Fi technologies and design. Industry certifications such as CWNE and CCIE are highly desired.
Key Responsibilities:
- Building credibility and consulting customers during sales calls.
- Supporting pre-sales and design by defining requirements and estimating Level of Effort (LOE).
- Performing advanced site surveys using drones and 360 cameras.
- Utilizing modelling tools for complex designs and RFP responses.
- Creating initial High-Level Designs (HLDs) and attending kick-off meetings.
- Collaborating on CPE builds, BOM validation, and design reviews.
- Creating Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and delivery runbooks.
- Acting as the central technical liaison between stakeholders.
- Performing RF design reviews and technical audits throughout the project lifecycle.
- Evaluating completed work for conformance with design specifications.
- Serving as the technical escalation point for complex issues.
- Providing guidance on configurations and leading advanced troubleshooting.
- Analyzing RF network data and developing optimization strategies.
- Supporting critical events by monitoring Wi-Fi network health.
Key Skills:
- Extensive hands-on experience with leading Wi-Fi and network vendors (e.g., Extreme Networks, Cisco, Juniper, Aruba).
- Significant experience in Wi-Fi network engineering, specifically with Wi-Fi/Mobility networks.
- Demonstrable expertise in designing and deploying complex, high-density Wi-Fi solutions.
- 5+ years of direct RF engineering experience.
- Exceptional technical capabilities and communication skills.
- Proficiency in developing comprehensive documentation for solutions and designs.
Salary (Rate): £87/hr
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Job Title:
Principal Wi-Fi Engineer
Location:
Remote with 25-50% Travel
Duration:
12 Months with opportunity to go longer
Position Overview:
Seeking a Principal Wi-Fi Consultant/Engineering Architect to play a pivotal role in Stadium Wi-Fi practice. As a member of this specialist team, you will act as the Design Authority, spearheading our most complex, high-density (HD) Wi-Fi deployments for high-profile clients in stadium and arena environments.
As an integral member of the team, you will work closely with major sports brands, venue owners, and operators. Your role extends beyond standard network implementation to encompass the entire project lifecycle, from initial pre-sales engagement and solution design to implementation governance and post-deployment optimization. A core responsibility is to own the design and guarantee its flawless execution.
This senior-level position calls for an individual with exceptional technical capabilities and communication skills. You will be adept at presenting to stakeholders and proficient in developing comprehensive documentation for solutions, designs, configurations, and test procedures.
Highly Desired Industry Certifications:
CWNE (Certified Wireless Networking Expert)
CWDP (Certified Wireless Design Professional)
CCIE (Wireless)
Responsibilities:
Credibility & Consulting: Building credibility and effectively consulting customers during sales calls, relying on in-depth industry knowledge to clearly convey intricate technical solutions.
Pre-sales & Design: Supporting pre-sales and design by defining requirements, estimating Level of Effort (LOE), and applying a deep understanding of Wi-Fi technologies.
Discovery & Assessment: Performing advanced site surveys with tools like drones and 360 cameras to capture detailed data for accurate design and planning.
Predictive Modelling: Utilizing modelling tools for complex designs and RFP responses to anticipate challenges, optimize performance, and mitigate risks.
High-Level Design: Creating initial High-Level Designs (HLDs) and attending kick-off meetings to shape the overall project direction.
Solutions Architect Support: Collaborating on CPE builds, BOM validation, and design reviews, demonstrating a deep understanding of hardware and interoperability.
Low-Level Design & Delivery: Creating Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and delivery runbooks.
Link Between Stakeholders: Acting as the central technical liaison between the customer, delivery partners (TPVs), and construction teams to ensure seamless execution.
Design Validation & Audits: Performing RF design reviews and regular technical audits throughout the project lifecycle to ensure adherence to best practices and quality standards.
Evaluating Conformance with Design: Evaluating the completed work to determine its conformance with the design and reviewing partner work to ensure it strictly follows specifications.
Advisory & Escalation: Serving as the technical escalation point for resolving complex issues and providing expert advice on intricate Low-Level Designs (LLDs).
WLAN Implementation Support: Providing guidance on configurations, leading advanced troubleshooting, and delivering training to delivery partners.
Performance Tuning & Optimization: Applying deep technical expertise to analyze RF network data and develop optimization strategies for performance tuning.
Event Support: Supporting critical events by monitoring Wi-Fi network health, troubleshooting issues, and suggesting optimizations to maintain seamless connectivity.
Requirements:
Extensive, hands-on experience with one or more leading Wi-Fi and network vendors (e.g., Extreme Networks, Cisco, Juniper, Aruba).
Significant experience within Wi-Fi network engineering, specifically with Wi-Fi/Mobility networks and networking devices, protocols, and operating systems.
Demonstrable expertise in designing and deploying complex, high-density Wi-Fi solutions.
5+ years of direct RF engineering experience
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Extensive, hands-on experience with one or more leading Wi-Fi and network vendors (e.g., Extreme Networks, Cisco, Juniper, Aruba).
Significant experience within Wi-Fi network engineering, specifically with Wi-Fi/Mobility networks and networking devices, protocols, and operating systems.
Demonstrable expertise in designing and deploying complex, high-density Wi-Fi solutions.
5+ years of direct RF engineering experience