The Jr. Wireless Engineer supports the design, planning, and optimization of small to mid-sized wireless networks. This role assists in conducting wireless site surveys, audits, and installations under the mentorship of senior engineers, while continuously developing technical expertise and contributing to project success.
Duties / Responsibilities:
- Conduct wireless network assessments including active, passive, predictive, and AP-on-a-Stick surveys.
- Audit existing wireless networks to evaluate performance, identify design flaws, and recommend improvements.
- Assist in the design and implementation of wireless projects based on client requirements and industry standards.
- Support the installation, configuration, and validation of wireless solutions in commercial and residential environments.
- Monitor performance and quality of wireless product installations and troubleshoot related issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, field operations, and project management.
- Document project activities, including survey data, installation details, and test results.
- Train with other departments to gain a holistic view of wireless network deployments.
- Maintain project timelines and deliverables while working in dynamic environments.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Associate’s Degree in Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, or Computer Science
- At least 2 years of networking experience in Service Provider or Enterprise environments with a focus on WiFi
- Basic understanding of networking protocols (Cisco certification is a plus)
- Familiarity with RF concepts including RSSI, SNR, Channel Sizing, Modulation, OFDMA, WPA2/3, DFS, etc.
- Experience using wireless design tools such as Ekahau, iBwave, or Air Magnet
Preferred Qualifications Include:
- Certified Wireless Technician (CWT)
- Experience with Ruckus SmartZone or Zone Director
- Background in telecommunications or Internet Service Provider (ISP) environments
Benefits:
We truly appreciate and value all our employees and show our appreciation by offering a wide range of benefits, including:
- Comprehensive Healthcare/Dental/Vision Plans
- 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Additional Holidays (including your Birthday!)
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Paid Parental Leave
- Hotwire Service Discounts – for employees who live on a property serviced by Hotwire. Discounted service offerings are provided for high-speed internet, video service, phone, and security service
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Exclusive Entertainment Discounts/Perks
Hotwire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Skills Required
- Associate degree in science, engineering, telecommunications, computer science, or a related field
- At least two years of networking experience in service provider or enterprise environments, focused on Wi-Fi
- Basic understanding of networking protocols
- Familiarity with RF concepts, including RSSI, SNR, channel sizing, modulation, OFDMA, WPA2/3, and DFS
- Experience using wireless design tools such as Ekahau, iBwave, or AirMagnet
- Cisco certification
- Certified Wireless Technician certification
- Experience with Ruckus SmartZone or ZoneDirector
- Background in telecommunications or Internet Service Provider environments
Hotwire Communications Ltd Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation/PTO, sick time, holidays (often including a birthday day) and floating days are offered, with paid volunteer time also available. PTO amounts can increase with tenure, though practices may vary by team.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is included, with family-supportive options such as family medical leave and, in some materials, adoption assistance. These provisions are highlighted as part of the standard package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is part of the package, with references to a safe‑harbor structure in some descriptions. The match is characterized as decent.
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What We Do
Hotwire Communications is one of the nation’s leading providers of fiber optic telecommunications services specializing in delivering its advanced suite of services to unique market segments. Through its Fision® Home, Fision® Work, Fision® Stay, Fision® U, Fision® Encore and Fision® Govt market verticals Hotwire Communications provides advanced, customized, fiber optic telecommunications services to residential, commercial, hospitality and campus environments. The Hotwire Communications team has been providing telecommunications services since 2000, and Hotwire has been providing fiber based telecommunications services since 2005. Fision Home - We bring a 1 Gbps dedicated connection to each door, over 600 channels of cable TV, premium channels, Video On Demand, and HD content. Fision Work – Full range of commercial products for businesses of all sizes. Metro Ethernet, data collocation, business control and commercial phone products including hosted PBX Fision Stay – Full service provider for hotels offering guests the same entertainment features they enjoy at home as well as premium hospitality features allowing guests to experience the next generation of hotel technology. For the hotel staff we have admin & management tools to make managing the guest experience seamless. Fision U – Fiber optic delivery to every community to offer Gigabit speed capabilities, both wired and wireless models, and digital and HD channels with no box needed in affordable, bundled solutions.








