Location: Onsite in Miramar, FL (4 days/week)

Shipboard Travel: 1-2 weeks per trip, up to 30% of the year

RF and WiFi Engineer to join our innovative team dedicated to revolutionizing the cruise experience. As a key member of our technology department, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining cutting-edge wireless networks aboard our fleet and shoreside.

The ideal candidate will possess expertise in Aruba WiFi, Cisco Catalyst WiFi, and Meraki WiFi technologies, as well as experience in voice design and wireless networking solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and optimize wireless network infrastructure onboard cruise ships, enterprise office spaces, cruise ship terminals, and private destinations, using Aruba WiFi, Cisco Catalyst WiFi, and Meraki WiFi technologies.
• Manage RF spectrum allocation for internal and external RF equipment in a variety of environments.
• Conduct thorough site surveys and RF analysis to ensure comprehensive coverage and optimal performance of onboard WiFi networks.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including shipboard IT personnel and vendors, to integrate wireless solutions seamlessly into existing network environments.
• Implement and maintain voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) solutions, ensuring reliable and high-quality voice communications for guests and crew.
• Monitor network performance and conduct regular audits to proactively identify and address issues, both onboard and during drydock and lifecycle management periods.
• Provide technical guidance and support to shipboard IT teams, assisting with troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in RF and WiFi engineering, continually seeking opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Adapt wireless network designs and configurations to meet the unique challenges and requirements of maritime and harsh shoreside environments, including ship movement, metal structures, and other challenging environmental conditions.

Required Skills:

• Experience in RF and WiFi engineering, with a focus on Aruba WiFi, Cisco Catalyst WiFi, and Meraki WiFi technologies.
• Proven expertise in wireless network design, deployment, and optimization, particularly in complex and dynamic environments.
• Strong understanding of RF principles, WLAN standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), and wireless security protocols (WPA/WPA2, 802.1X).
• Experience with voice design and implementation, preferably in WiFi environments, with a focus on seamless integration and optimal performance.
• Familiarity with spectrum analysis tools.
• Familiarity with maritime wireless networking solutions and the unique challenges of providing WiFi connectivity at sea.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical issues.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s in information technology or equivalent experience.

Required Years of Experience:

• 2+ years in RF design.
• Maritime experience is a plus.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Production

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting