<p>Kforce is seeking a skilled Wireless Network Validation Engineer to join our client's engineering team supporting validation and testing of Wi-Fi products across multiple labs and locations. This role requires strong knowledge of wireless standards (802.11/IEEE) and networking fundamentals. The ideal candidate will have a testing background, hands-on troubleshooting capabilities, and the flexibility to travel for on-site lab testing.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Execute validation testing of Wi-Fi products end-to-end across 20+ proprietary systems </li><li>Build and test code </li><li>Perform troubleshooting and support for wireless and networking-related issues, including log analysis via Splunk </li><li>Create, execute, and maintain test plans and test cases using tools like TestRail and QMetry </li><li>Collaborate with engineers to re-validate test results after travel-based testing is complete </li><li>Participate in test planning meetings, new project reviews, and cross-functional troubleshooting calls </li><li>Travel up to 2 consecutive weeks to lab sites (e.g., Reno, Cheyenne, Austin, St. Louis), performing on-site testing </li><li>Perform occasional overnight testing in production environments (rare - approximately once per year) </li><li>Coordinate with multiple engineering teams to align testing timelines and prepare for production validation* 3+ years of hands-on experience in wireless testing, networking, or validation engineering </li><li>Strong understanding of wireless technologies including 802.11 standards and IEEE protocols </li><li>Familiarity with network engineering concepts (routing, switching, IP/DNS/DHCP, etc.) </li><li>Experience in test case development, validation planning, and executing comprehensive test strategies </li><li>Proficiency in log analysis using Splunk </li><li>Ability to work in lab environments and conduct structured, rigorous testing cycles </li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work across cross-functional teams </li><li>Willingness and ability to travel extensively (up to 2-3 weeks at a time) with advanced notice </li></ul> <p>Preferred Skills</p> <ul> <li>Prior experience working with Plume cloud platforms </li><li>Background in large-scale telecom or wireless product environments </li><li>Familiarity with Agile workflows and test management tools such as TestRail and QMetry </li><li>Experience with troubleshooting production systems in a collaborative setting </li></ul>