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General Dynamics Information Technology lists this Onsite Wireless Installation Engineer opportunity in fairbanks, Alaska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Wireless Installation Engineer provides technical leadership, oversight, and quality governance for all wireless (WiFi) engineering, design, survey, and installation activities across global Air Force and Space Force modernization sites. This role is responsible for coordinating wireless engineering tasks, ensuring design accuracy, validating survey data, and guiding implementation teams through installation, configuration, and optimization of the wireless infrastructure. The Wireless Installation Engineer oversees wireless engineers, survey technicians, and subcontractor wireless resources to ensure the resulting wireless network meets performance, coverage, security, and DoW compliance requirements.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
Provide on-site supervision for wireless survey techs, installers, and subcontractor personnel
Oversee end-to-end wireless lifecycle activities: predictive design, active/passive surveys, validation surveys, installation, configuration, tuning, and troubleshooting
Ensure all wireless designs and implementation activities comply with DoW, Air Force, Space Force, and industry standards including TIA/EIA, UFC, I3A, DoW WiFi security requirements, and OEM best practices
Review, validate, and approve predictive wireless designs, heatmaps, channel plans, AP placement, and performance modeling
Validate survey data (active, passive, and sensor-based) for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to program-specific survey guidelines
Coordinate with the Site Implementation Lead on scheduling, resource management, risk identification, and daily task execution
Collaborate with network engineers to ensure proper integration of Cisco 9800 wireless LAN controller (WLC) configurations with switching, routing, authentication, and security infrastructures
Oversee quality assurance by inspecting installed APs, cabling, labeling, mounting, and wireless system configurations
Ensure accurate documentation including RF designs, survey reports, as builts, configuration files, and post-install validation
Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for wireless performance, coverage, security, and spectrum issues
Coordinate with base communications teams, cybersecurity personnel, and Government stakeholders on wireless design and deployment requirements
Develop status reports, contribute to briefings, and support weekly project meetings and stakeholder engagements
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
5+ years experience in wireless network engineering, WLAN design, wireless survey, or enterprise wireless deployment
BS degree or additional years of experience in Wireless Engineering in lieu of degree
Experience leading installation teams in complex environments (DoW, federal, campus, or large scale enterprise preferred)
Strong hands-on experience with predictive and validation wireless survey tools (Ekahau, Hamina, iBwave, or similar)
Strong familiarity with TIA/EIA wireless-relevant standards and cabling/pathway requirements
Understanding of RF fundamentals, antenna types, power levels, interference sources, and spectrum analysis
Experience integrating wireless systems into enterprise authentication and network security frameworks
Experience managing subcontractor and field technicians in installation and survey operations
Experience supporting modernization, upgrade, or large-scale deployment projects
Active Secret clearance
Preferred Experience
DoW or AF/SF network modernization experience
Direct experience with Cisco or Aruba/HPE wireless infrastructure
Experience conducting wireless validation surveys on secure or classified networks
Previous experience in leading installation teams and working with low voltage cable vendors
Certifications (Preferred or Required)
Security+ CE (required or 8140 equivalent)
CWNA (Certified Wireless Network Administrator) – strongly preferred
CWDP, CWSP, or CWNE – highly desirable
Ekahau ECSE (Design, Troubleshooting, or Advanced) – strongly preferred
Cisco Wireless (e.g., CCNA Wireless, CCNP Enterprise with Wireless specialization) – preferred
BICSI Technician, Installer 2, or other cabling‑related certifications considered highly desirable
Additional Requirements
Ability to conduct physical wireless surveys (walking, equipment transport, ceiling‑level installation checks)
Strong communication and leadership skills to guide multi‑disciplinary wireless teams
Ability to produce and validate high‑quality engineering documentation
Hiring location will be onsite at Eielson AFB in Alaska.
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Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
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Worksite address
fairbanks, AK, 99712, US
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