Wireless Engineer Site Lead

Type of Requisition:RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:SecretClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:SecretPublic Trust/Other Required:NoneJob Family:Professional EngineeringJob Qualifications:Skills:Wireless Design, Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), Wireless NetworksCertifications:NoneExperience:5 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:YesJob Description:The Wireless Engineer Lead 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 roleis responsible forcoordinatingwirelessengineering tasks, ensuring design accuracy,validatingsurvey data, and guiding implementation teams through installation, configuration, and optimization of the wireless infrastructure. The Wireless Engineer Lead 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 IMPACTProvide on-site and remote leadership for wireless engineering teams, includingwirelessengineers, wireless survey technicians, wireless installers, and subcontractor personnelOversee end-to-endwireless lifecycle activities: predictive design, active/passive surveys, validation surveys, installation, configuration, tuning, and troubleshootingEnsure all wireless designs and implementation activities comply with DoW, Air Force, Space Force, and industry standards including TIA/EIA, UFC, I3A, DoWWiFisecurity requirements, and OEM best practicesReview, validate, and approve predictive wireless designs, heatmaps, channel plans, AP placement, and performance modelingValidate survey data (active, passive, and sensor-based) for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to program-specific survey guidelinesCoordinate with the Site Implementation Lead on scheduling, resource management, risk identification, and daily task executionCollaborate with network engineers to ensure proper integration of wirelessLAN controller (WLC)configurations with switching, routing, authentication, and security infrastructuresOversee quality assurance by inspecting installed APs, cabling, labeling, mounting, and wireless system configurationsEnsure accurate documentation including RF designs, survey reports,as builts, configuration files, and post-install validationSupport troubleshooting androot causeanalysis for wireless performance, coverage,security,andspectrum issuesCoordinate with base communications teams, cybersecurity personnel, and Government stakeholders on wireless design and deployment requirementsDevelop status reports, contribute to briefings, and support weekly project meetings and stakeholder engagementsWHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED5+years experiencein wireless network engineering, WLAN design,wirelesssurvey, or enterprise wireless deploymentBS degree or additional years of experience in Wireless Engineering in lieu of degreeExperience leading wireless engineering or installation teams in complex environments (DoW, federal, campus, or largescale 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 requirementsUnderstanding of RF fundamentals, antenna types, power levels, interference sources, and spectrum analysisExperience integrating wireless systems into enterprise authentication and network security frameworksExperience managing subcontractor and field technicians in installation and survey operationsExperience supporting modernization, upgrade, or large-scale deployment projectsActive Secret clearancePreferred ExperienceDoW or AF/SF network modernization experienceDirect experience with CiscoorAruba/HPEwirelessinfrastructureExperience conducting wireless validation surveys on secure or classified networksPrevious experience in leading installation teams and working with low voltage cable vendorsCertifications (Preferred or Required)Security+ CE (required or 8140 equivalent)CWNA (Certified Wireless Network Administrator) – strongly preferredCWDP, CWSP, or CWNE – highly desirableEkahauECSE (Design, Troubleshooting, or Advanced) – strongly preferredCisco Wireless (e.g., CCNA Wireless, CCNP Enterprise with Wireless specialization) –preferredBICSI Technician, Installer 2, or other cabling-related certifications considered highly desirableAdditional RequirementsAbility to conduct physical wireless surveys (walking, equipment transport, ceiling-level installation checks)Strong communicationand leadership skills to guide multi-disciplinary wireless teamsAbility to produce andvalidatehigh-quality engineering documentationMust be able to travel 75-100% of the time. Candidate will be required to travel to AF base to complete job duties.​GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our