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Trace3

Engineer: Tier 2 (On-site)

Ashburn, VAFrom $95kmidAdded yesterday

About this role

Trace3 seeks a Tier 2 Engineer to deliver on-site and remote infrastructure support across North America, specializing in physical infrastructure design, wireless network deployment, and hardware configuration for diverse client environments. This 100% on-site role with heavy travel involves designing and optimizing wireless LANs, conducting RF studies, troubleshooting complex systems, and mentoring junior technicians.

What you'll do

  • Design, configure, and troubleshoot wireless LANs including access points and wired network integration
  • Perform RF coverage studies, site surveys, and wireless network optimization across various environments
  • Install, configure, and maintain enterprise-level networking and server hardware with proper IP configuration
  • Document network infrastructure designs and develop technical standards and reports
  • Lead proof-of-concept trials and root cause analysis for communication issues
  • Mentor lower-level technicians, guide junior staff on best practices, and support crisis management during outages

What they're looking for

  • Wireless network design and optimization (802.11ac/ax standards)
  • RF site surveys and coverage analysis
  • Enterprise networking hardware configuration and troubleshooting
  • Physical infrastructure design and installation in data centers and varied environments
  • Server/storage firmware and BIOS updates
  • Technical documentation and report development
  • Client communication and presentation skills
  • Network troubleshooting and root cause analysis
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Trace3

Trace3 builds and optimizes complex defense and military systems, including battle management platforms, sensor resource management solutions, and enterprise system architectures for DoD programs. The company is hiring Systems Engineers, Performance Assessment Engineers, Software Engineers, and Test Engineers to design, develop, analyze, and validate these critical defense systems.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience with RF site surveys and wireless coverage optimization—what tools and methodologies do you use?
  • Walk us through how you would approach troubleshooting a wireless connectivity issue in a large facility with multiple access points.