Wireless Engineer

Ashburn Consulting is teaming up with The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) to advance its digital modernization initiatives by providing robust IT services to support its internal workforce.Position requires the design of effective and efficient, high throughput, wireless systems in challenging outdoor and indoor environments. The primary focus is on 2.4GHz and 5GHz 802.11 technologies, however, knowledge of other wireless technologies, including CSS and FHSS, is also essential.Responsibilities:Working directly with a WMATA manager, the Engineer will manage tasks, milestones, and deliverables for wireless service integration. Projects include tasks performed by both in-house staff and contractors. This may involve delegating tasks to staff, gathering information from staff to produce status reports, and working with staff directly to complete projects as needed.Prepare detailed written reports with cost estimates, timelines, and technical strategies.Prepare presentations, including recommended courses of action concerning the results of impact analysis of design decisions against current and future network requirements.Analyze customer requirements for additional network services, such as wireless access points and integration of wireless hardware with voice and data network communications hardware.Act as the primary point of contact for the wireless technology component for the NCS department.Responsible for ensuring all deliverables provided by in-house staff and contractors are delivered accurately and on time.