Sr. IT Wireless Network Engineer

Location: 607 Hansen (Palo Alto California)

Category: Information Technology

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Tags: Full Time, Rivian Automotive

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary We are seeking a Senior Wireless Network Engineer to design, deploy, and operate wireless infrastructure across our enterprise and commercial environments. This role is responsible for ensuring reliable, secure, and high-performance wireless connectivity for office campuses, commercial spaces, service locations, and business-critical environments. This is a high-impact role ideal for someone who thrives in technically complex, fast-paced environments, with a passion for both RF design and holistic network engineering. Our company’s mission is to keep the world adventurous forever! So If you're wanting to keep the world adventurous and are passionate about resilient design, solving complex challenges, and influencing enterprise technology strategy—this is the opportunity for you! This position will be located in Palo Alto, CA and report to our Manager, Workplace & Commercial IT. Responsibilities Design, deploy, support, and optimize enterprise and commercial wireless infrastructure, including Wi-Fi 6/6E/7, high-density office deployments, and outdoor wireless where applicable Lead RF planning, predictive designs, site surveys, heat maps, and spectrum analysis using tools such as Ekahau, Hamina, or equivalent Configure, support, and troubleshoot wireless controllers, access points, authentication services (802.1X, RADIUS), and wireless security policies Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for wireless performance, reliability, and availability issues Implement and apply established enterprise wireless standards across new sites, expansions, and retrofits Support broader enterprise network infrastructure, including switching, routing, DHCP, DNS, VPNs, and firewalls, as required to deliver end-to-end solutions Assist with ISP/Cabling work needed for enterprise and commercial sites Contribute to network automation, scripting, and monitoring initiatives (e.g., Python, Ansible, APIs) Partner with Security, Facilities, and Workplace/Commercial teams to ensure network solutions meet business, security, and user experience requirements Participate in on-call rotation and support for business-critical network services Document designs, configurations, and operational procedures and contribute to continuous improvement efforts Occasional travel may be required to support deployments or toubleshoots at different sites Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing across the team Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience 5+ years of experience in wireless and enterprise network engineering Strong understanding of Wi-Fi protocols (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), RF fundamentals, capacity planning, point to multipoint solutions and wireless QoS Hands-on experience with enterprise wireless platforms such as Cisco and/or Juniper Mist, Aruba Solid foundation in networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, switching, routing, 802.1X, RADIUS, SNMP, and network segmentation Proven wireless troubleshooting and analytical skills using tools such as Ekahau, Wireshark, and spectrum analyzers Strong communication and documentation skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced enterprise environment Preferred Qualifications: Industry certifications such as CWNA, CWSP, CWDP, CCNP Enterprise Experience supporting wireless in office campuses, commercial spaces, or distributed enterprise environment Exposure to wireless security, NAC, and identity-based access controls Experience with network automation tools and scripting (Python, REST APIs, Ansible) Pay Disclosure Salary Range for this role is $117,200 - $146,500 for California based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com. You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than February 6, 2026. Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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Responsibilities

Design, deploy, support, and optimize enterprise and commercial wireless infrastructure, including Wi-Fi 6/6E/7, high-density office deployments, and outdoor wireless where applicable Lead RF planning, predictive designs, site surveys, heat maps, and spectrum analysis using tools such as Ekahau, Hamina, or equivalent Configure, support, and troubleshoot wireless controllers, access points, authentication services (802.1X, RADIUS), and wireless security policies Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for wireless performance, reliability, and availability issues Implement and apply established enterprise wireless standards across new sites, expansions, and retrofits Support broader enterprise network infrastructure, including switching, routing, DHCP, DNS, VPNs, and firewalls, as required to deliver end-to-end solutions Assist with ISP/Cabling work needed for enterprise and commercial sites Contribute to network automation, scripting, and monitoring initiatives (e.g., Python, Ansible, APIs) Partner with Security, Facilities, and Workplace/Commercial teams to ensure network solutions meet business, security, and user experience requirements Participate in on-call rotation and support for business-critical network services Document designs, configurations, and operational procedures and contribute to continuous improvement efforts Occasional travel may be required to support deployments or toubleshoots at different sites Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing across the team

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience 5+ years of experience in wireless and enterprise network engineering Strong understanding of Wi-Fi protocols (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), RF fundamentals, capacity planning, point to multipoint solutions and wireless QoS Hands-on experience with enterprise wireless platforms such as Cisco and/or Juniper Mist, Aruba Solid foundation in networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, switching, routing, 802.1X, RADIUS, SNMP, and network segmentation Proven wireless troubleshooting and analytical skills using tools such as Ekahau, Wireshark, and spectrum analyzers Strong communication and documentation skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced enterprise environment Preferred Qualifications: Industry certifications such as CWNA, CWSP, CWDP, CCNP Enterprise Experience supporting wireless in office campuses, commercial spaces, or distributed enterprise environment Exposure to wireless security, NAC, and identity-based access controls Experience with network automation tools and scripting (Python, REST APIs, Ansible)