Consolidated Precision Products Corp.

Sr. Wi-Fi Engineer (Denver, CO)

Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master's preferred.
  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and implementing wireless networking solutions, ideally in a carrier-grade Wi-Fi environment.
  • Expert knowledge of Wi-Fi technologies and 802.11 standards (e.g., 802.11be, 802.11ax, 802.11ac).
  • Experience with Wi-Fi security protocols (WPA2, WPA3) and wireless security best practices.
  • Strong foundation in network engineering principles including IPv4, IPv6, DHCP, routing, and switching.
  • Proficiency in network analysis tools like Wireshark and spectrum analyzers.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills to tackle complex technical challenges independently.
  • Effective communication skills for conveying technical concepts to various audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Represent the company's interests in the Wi-Fi Alliance, focusing on Wi-Fi security and interoperability standards.
  • Provide technical expertise during specification reviews to align with the product roadmap.
  • Participate in Interop events testing company wireless solutions against industry standards.
  • Collaborate on technical requirements and implement innovative features for Access Point products.
  • Design, test, and document new features for seamless integration with existing systems.
  • Develop test methodology for requirements traceability and device testing automation.
  • Troubleshoot complex field issues in collaboration with development and support teams.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to impact Wi-Fi standards and technologies in the industry.
  • Collaboration with top talent and diverse teams on innovative projects.
  • Access to cutting-edge resources and tools in wireless networking.
  • Potential for contract transition into a permanent position based on performance.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities
  • Wi-Fi Alliance Engagement
    • Actively represent Charter's interests within the Wi-Fi Alliance, participating in working groups related to Wi-Fi security, interoperability, and future specifications.
    • Provide technical expertise during specification reviews, ensuring alignment with the company's product roadmap and technical vision.
    • Participate in Interop events, testing and validating the company's wireless solutions against industry standards and other vendors.
  • Access Point Development
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and drive implementation of innovative features across our Access Point products.
    • Design, test, and document new features, ensuring seamless integration with existing frameworks and systems.
    • Develop and document test methodology toward requirements traceability and automation of device testing.
    • Provide expert-level troubleshooting for complex field issues, working closely with development, support, and customer-facing teams.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in the design, development, and implementation of wireless networking solutions, preferably within a carrier grade Wi-Fi environment.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Wi-Fi technologies, including in-depth understanding of 802.11 standards (e.g., 802.11be, 802.11ax, 802.11ac).
  • Experience with Wi-Fi security protocols (WPA2, WPA3, etc.) and a strong understanding of wireless security best practices.
  • Strong foundation in network engineering principles, including IPv4, IPv6, DHCP, DSCP, routing, and switching.
  • Proficiency with network analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark, spectrum analyzers, ).
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to independently investigate and resolve complex technical challenges.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executives.

Desired Skills
  • Prior participation in Wi-Fi Alliance activities or other industry standards bodies.
  • 15+ years of hands-on experience in the design, development, and implementation of wireless networking solutions, preferably within a carrier grade Wi-Fi environment.
  • Track record of defining requirements, delivering hardware and software designs, and developing features for Wi-Fi gateways/devices.
  • Knowledge and experience with embedded software languages (e.g. C) and tools, build systems, cross compilers, embedded Linux kernels and hardware abstraction layers.
  • Understanding of OpenWRT, experience working with wireless protocol stacks and data models, and familiarity with the Linux connectivity stack.
  • Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl) for automation and data analysis.

Department: Preferred Vendors
This is a contract position

About Consolidated Precision Products Corp.

Consolidated Precision Products Corp. is a manufacturer of complex metal components and products for the aerospace and defense industries. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Carrollton, Texas. Consolidated Precision Products Corp. operates a network of manufacturing facilities across the United States, as well as in Mexico and Europe. The company's products include castings, forgings, and machined components, as well as assemblies and sub-assemblies. Consolidated Precision Products Corp. is committed to providing high-quality products and services to its customers.
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