Senior Wireless Networking Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Define, document, and maintain Ford's global network standards for wireless engineering and campus network architecture .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $115,000 - $192,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in wireless engineering and campus network architecture, with a strong focus on defining and maintaining global network standards. Proven ability to drive automation initiatives, troubleshoot complex network issues, and provide technical leadership while collaborating across cross-functional teams.

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Wireless EngineeringCampus Network ArchitectureNetwork TroubleshootingAutomation InitiativesAgile Project Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Network ArchitectureConfiguration StandardsScriptingPythonNetwork Problem Diagnosis

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Networking Certifications

Industry Keywords

Emerging Networking TechnologiesBest PracticesOperational Efficiency

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, document, and maintain Ford's global network standards for wireless engineering and campus network architecture
Establish and govern configuration standards across global wireless and campus network environments
Serve as an escalation point for complex wireless and campus network issues
Diagnose and resolve network problems quickly and effectively
Drive the vision and execution of automation initiatives to improve network health, reduce manual intervention, and increase operational efficiency
Provide forward-looking technical leadership to the network engineering team
Partner with network engineering, infrastructure, and business teams to ensure standards are understood, adopted, and consistently applied globally
Stay current with emerging networking technologies and industry best practices
Recommend and implement improvements to wireless and campus network standards
Mentor engineers and share best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, OR a combination of education and experience
5+ years of hands-on networking experience, including wireless engineering and campus network architecture
Deep knowledge of best-in-class network architectures and configuration standards
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex network issues quickly and effectively
Proven experience driving automation initiatives that improve network health and operational efficiency
Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to set direction and lead a team beyond reactive issue resolution
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across global, cross-functional teams
Relevant industry networking certifications (listed as an additional qualification)
Scripting or programming skills, e.g. Python (listed as an additional qualification)
Experience with Agile project methodologies and tools (listed as an additional qualification)
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time