Wireless Network Engineer

Position: Staff Wireless Network Engineer
What to Expect

We are seeking a highly experienced Staff Wireless Network Engineer to lead the design, architecture, deployment, and optimization of enterprise wireless networks. This role servers as a technical leader responsible for building scalable, secure, and high-performance Wi-Fi environments across factories, warehouses, and offices.

The candidate should combine deep wireless expertise with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate across infrastructure, security, and engineering teams.

What You'll Do

* Collaborate closely with Network Architects on wireless design and initiatives, including wireless capacity planning, predictive modeling, and RF engineering

* Partner with IT Security to implement and maintain wireless security policies and compliance standards

* Maintain and optimize wireless infrastructure across manufacturing, warehouse, and workplace environments

* Serve as a Tier-2/3 escalation point, leading root cause analysis for major network outages and incidents

* Lead and coordinate the implementation of new wireless services and technology rollouts

* Collaborate with Vehicle and Bot Connectivity Engineering teams on cross-functional wireless integration

* Evaluate emerging wireless technologies (e.g., Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi
7) for scalability, performance, and strategic fit

* Ensure ongoing compliance with wireless regulations, industry standards, and legal requirements

* Design, monitor, analyze, and report on key wireless performance metrics and operational health

* Analyze packet captures, RF interference, roaming behavior, and client device performance to optimize network quality

What You'll Bring

* Extensive experience with wireless solutions based on IEEE 802.11 standards, including encryption, WIDS, rogue detection, 802.1X, RADIUS, EAP-TLS, wireless client chipset and driver behavior, and RF engineering for wireless planning

* Proven experience deploying and supporting Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E in high-density environments

* Experience supporting IoT devices and wireless analytics platforms in enterprise and industrial settings

* Proficient with wireless diagnostic tools, including spectrum analyzers, protocol analyzers, and site survey tools (e.g., Ekahau, Hamina)

* Familiarity with automation tools such as Python, Ansible, and vendor APIs for infrastructure scripting and integration

* Strong organizational skills and a collaborative team player with a proven ability to work across technical and operational teams

* Solid analytical and troubleshooting skills for diagnosing and resolving complex, high-level technical issues

* Maintains a high standard of professionalism, integrity, and accountability in all interactions

* Must be onsite at the facility full-time and be available to work occasional weekends, after-hours, and holidays as needed

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

* Medical plans  plan options with $0 payroll deduction

* Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

* Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution

* Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA

* Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

* 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

* Company paid Basic Life, AD&D

* Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)

* Employee Assistance Program

* Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays

* Back-up childcare and parenting support resources

* Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance

* Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs

* Tesla Babies program

* Commuter benefits

* Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$168,000 - $360,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors,…