How to hire a wireless network engineer

How to hire a wireless network engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step wireless network engineer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a wireless network engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new wireless network engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a wireless network engineer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   No

   A wireless network engineer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, wireless network engineers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of wireless network engineer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Wireless Network Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Wireless Network Engineer	Computer networks are critical parts of almost every organization. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks.	$37-63
   Administrator	Administrators are administrative professionals who oversee the whole office or department. They manage office activities and supervise administrative functions in the office... Show more	$22-54
   Network Support Analyst	Network support analysts are professionals who provide technical support as well as maintain various network components for an organization's network system. These analysts are responsible for installing and configuring local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), internet systems, and other components of network systems... Show more	$25-61

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • RF
   • Wireless Network
   • Switches
   • WLAN
   • Lan Wan
   • Troubleshoot
   • Wifi
   • ISE
   • Network Infrastructure
   • Routers
   • Lan
   • Architecture
   • Radius
   • BGP

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Install, configure and manages Centos Linux to support in-house requirements.
   • Manage local/wide area network, servers, and communications connections to remote locations.
   • Plan and coordinate VoIP deployments, manage firewall configurations, and assist with structure cable projects.
   • Assist field technicians with network operation requests such as configuring Cisco manage switches and performing troubleshooting for connectivity issues.
   • Configure new IOS, OSPF, MPLS, QoS and security base on requirements.
   • Help CY920 Wi-Fi certification: run test plan, interface between WiFi team and RF team where need

   More wireless network engineer duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your wireless network engineer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A wireless network engineer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, wireless network engineers' average salary in nebraska is 41% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level wireless network engineers earn 42% less than senior-level wireless network engineers.
   • Certifications. A wireless network engineer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a wireless network engineer's salary.

   Average wireless network engineer salary

   $101,117yearly

   $48.61 hourly rate

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   Entry-level wireless network engineer salary

   $77,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average wireless network engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$136,436	$66
   2	Washington	$114,055	$55
   3	Texas	$108,796	$52
   4	Utah	$107,392	$52
   5	District of Columbia	$106,239	$51
   6	Massachusetts	$99,850	$48
   7	New York	$99,424	$48
   8	Maryland	$98,200	$47
   9	Virginia	$95,618	$46
   10	Colorado	$93,118	$45
   11	Michigan	$91,954	$44
   12	Ohio	$89,983	$43
   13	Wisconsin	$89,932	$43
   14	Iowa	$85,156	$41
   15	Georgia	$84,967	$41
   16	North Carolina	$82,753	$40
   17	Illinois	$78,442	$38

   Average wireless network engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$154,939	$74.49	173
   2	Amazon	$133,605	$64.23	135
   3	Adobe	$123,415	$59.33	3
   4	Ben E. Keith	$110,366	$53.06
   5	Randstad North America, Inc.	$108,399	$52.11	10
   6	Arista Networks	$104,539	$50.26	39
   7	Womble	$104,143	$50.07
   8	NTT Europe Ltd	$103,463	$49.74	68
   9	OnStar	$103,331	$49.68
   10	Corning Incorporated	$102,866	$49.45	5
   11	M.I.T. International, Inc.	$102,846	$49.45	6
   12	Intel	$102,461	$49.26	17
   13	MatchPoint Solutions	$101,576	$48.83
   14	CNET Global Solutions	$100,679	$48.40
   15	Pinnacle Technical Resources	$100,459	$48.30	6
   16	General Motors	$100,381	$48.26	17
   17	I3 INFOTEK	$100,332	$48.24
   18	Align Technology	$100,308	$48.23
   19	Plume Design	$100,295	$48.22
   20	Atlantic Companies Holding Corporation	$100,295	$48.22

4. Writing a wireless network engineer job description

   A wireless network engineer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a wireless network engineer job description:

   Wireless network engineer job description example

   
   
   Industry: Defense
   Location: Little Creek, VA
   Employment Type: Long-term contract (PTO and comprehensive benefits included)
   Clearance: TS/SCI
   
   Qualifications:

   • Certification Requirements: DoDD 8570 IAT Level II AND
     • CWNE OR CCNP Enterprise OR CCNP Wireless OR Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNP) CWNP Certified Wireless Technology OR Aruba Mobility OR CCIE Wireless
   • 8+ years hands-on expertise in LAN/WAN engineering & design including but not limited to wireless equipment, standards, protocols, and security standards, as well as wireless local area network (WLAN)

   Responsibilities:

   • Evaluating the performance of Media Access Control (MAC) and higher layers of various types of wireless networks
   • Researching, designing and implementing wireless networks, including the definition of applicable engineering specifications and resource requirements for network hardware and software
   • Performing systems engineering, design, analysis, and experimentation of wireless networks
   • Making recommendations for wireless network optimization, additions and upgrades to meet the Government s requirements
   • Conducting and documenting radio frequency (RF) coverage and site surveys
   • Documenting network infrastructure and design

   
   About Us: SRG Government Services (SRG) is a leading provider of information technology, training, engineering, accounting and intelligence analytical services for agencies in the intelligence, defense, homeland security, cyber security, and federal civilian markets. SRG utilizes an innovative approach to identify and qualify talent that is unique to the federal contracting industry, featuring a cutting-edge platform that allows us to rapidly and precisely match professionals to client requirements. We have a proprietary database of over one million candidates and maintain continuous contact with our qualified talent.
   
   Keywords: IAT Level II, RHCSA, Red Hat Certified System Administrator, Security+ CE, SSCP, GSEC, CCNA-, SIEM, Splunk, ArcSight, Linux Systems, Yara, Open IOC, Nessus, , Nutanix, CCNA, CCNP, CCDP, cisco, aruba, avaya, switches, routing, TCP/IP, In-Line encryption, CISSP, CASP, CEH, CCIE,
   
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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find wireless network engineers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your wireless network engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit wireless network engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit wireless network engineers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with a wireless network engineer applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new wireless network engineer

   Once you've found the wireless network engineer candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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