Staff Wireless Network Engineer

Rivian

  • Normal, IL Atlanta, GA
  • $125,800-157,200 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
Job Description:About RivianRivian 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 SummaryWe’re looking for a Staff Wireless Network Engineer to lead and scale wireless infrastructure across our manufacturing environments. You’ll play a critical role in designing and maintaining high-performance wireless networks in our factories—ensuring seamless connectivity for production systems, vehicles, automation platforms, and handheld devices. In addition to wireless expertise, this role will provide support across our broader factory network, contributing to scalable, secure, and resilient IT infrastructure. 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 either Normal, IL or Atlanta, GA and report to our Manager of Network Engineering.
Responsibilities
  • Architect, design, support and optimize factory wireless infrastructure including Wi-Fi 6/6E, private 5g/LTE, UWB and mesh topologies
  • Lead RF planning, site surveys, heat maps, and spectrum analysis using Ekahau, Hamina, AirMagnet, or similar tools
  • Configure and support wireless controllers/portals, access points, authentication services (802.1X, RADIUS), and wireless security policies
  • Perform proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of wireless connectivity and performance issues
  • Develop and enforce wireless design standards across new factory builds, expansions, and retrofits
  • Serve as escalation point for complex wireless issues and outages
  • Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, vehicle software and IT teams to align wireless solutions with production needs
  • Occasional travel may be required to support deployments or troubleshooting at different sites
  • Mentor junior team members
  • Support factory networks including switching, routing, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, VPN and
firewalls * Contribute to network automation, scripting, and monitoring initiatives (e.g., using Python, Ansible, APIs)
  • Assist with data center, IDF/MDF and production line network design and implementation
  • Access IDFs on the production floor using a scissor lift for troubleshooting or installation of switches, as needed (training provided)
  • Participate in on-call rotation and support for wireless as well as business-critical initiatives beyond wireless
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience
  • 8+ years of experience in wireless and enterprise network engineering, preferred in manufacturing or industrial environments
  • Expert knowledge of Wi-Fi protocols (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), RF fundamentals, wireless QoS, and capacity planning
  • Hands-on experience with wireless solutions from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper Mist
  • Proficient in networking concepts (TCP/IP, switching, routing, VLANs, 802.1X, RADIUS,SNMP, network segmentation)
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills using tools like Ekahau, Wireshark, and spectrum analyzers
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and mentor junior engineers
  • Self-motivated individual with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent documentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple high priority projects and meet deadlines.
  • Team-oriented mindset with a proactive attitude.
Pay DisclosureSalary Range: USD - $125,800 - $157,200 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.Equal OpportunityRivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at .Candidate Data PrivacyRivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

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