Wireless Engineer

NOC Wireless Engineer

At Pavlov Media, we’re on a mission to create something extraordinary. We’re passionate about delivering a far superior internet experience to the communities we serve, powered by cutting‑edge fiber technology. It’s not just about speed and reliability—at Pavlov, we see our role as an opportunity to bring people closer together, fostering connections that strengthen communities, businesses, and lives.

This position offers onsite, hybrid, or remote flexibility with occasional travel to the Champaign, IL headquarters for training and other business needs.

• Design, plan, and implement wireless networks, including writing scope of work for onsite surveys, hardware selection, RF planning, and capacity analysis.
• Devise and implement strategies for solving network issues or increasing network performance. This may include development of network system documentation and instructional materials.
• Configure and supervise deployment of wireless infrastructure components such as access points, controllers, and other network devices.
• Develop wireless network capacity planning models to meet customers’ future needs.
• Evaluate and recommend new wireless technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Collaborate with industry and vendor contacts as needed to diagnose and resolve wireless performance issues.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior support staff.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Five years experience as a wireless network engineer designing, implementing, and supporting WiFi networks.
• Experience and proficiency with Ekahau or Hamina (preferred) wireless planning tool.
• Strong understanding of wireless networking standards such as 802.11ax and 802.11r.
• Strong knowledge of RF principles, signal propagation, and interference mitigation.
• Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools for performance evaluation.
• Relevant certifications such as CWNP or equivalent vendor certifications are preferred.

• Attention to detail and organization.
• Strong documentation habits.
• Leadership skills to motivate and foster growth in junior technicians.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and clients.
• Proficiency in network configuration and management. Experience with both Active Ethernet and GPON/XGSPON LAN distribution is preferred.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Salary range: $40.00–$60.00/hr.
• 15 company paid holidays.
• 3 weeks PTO.
• Medical, Dental, Vision starting day one.
• 401K with company match.
• Health and Flexible Savings Account.
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans.
• Educational and professional reimbursement.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability benefits.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Pavlov Media is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please request accommodation.