Equipment Engineering Specialist

Description

The Senior Equipment Engineering Specialist (Independent Contractor) provides expert-level technical services focused on the engineering, validation, and lifecycle support of network equipment used in Fixed Wireless access and backhaul networks.

This role delivers hands-on engineering expertise, standards development, and cross-functional technical support to ensure network equipment is designed, validated, documented, and deployable in a consistent, scalable, and operationally sound manner.

The contractor operates with a high degree of autonomy and is accountable for defined engineering deliverables, working collaboratively with internal engineering, planning, operations, and vendor teams.

Scope of Services & Key Responsibilities

1. Equipment Engineering & Technical Standards

• Provide Senior-level engineering support for Fixed Wireless equipment, including radios, antennas, cabinets, racks, power systems, and associated hardware.

• Develop, review, and refine equipment standards, reference designs, and approved hardware configurations.

• Ensure consistency of equipment engineering practices across vendors, technologies, and deployment regions.

• Act as a subject matter expert for equipment-related technical decisions.

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2. Hardware Integration, Validation & Readiness

• Lead or support validation of new hardware introductions (NTIs), including:

o Space, power, cooling, grounding, and environmental requirements

o Deployment feasibility and operational constraints

• Support lab-based testing and validation to confirm performance, scalability, and operational readiness.

• Identify technical risks associated with equipment integration and recommend mitigation strategies prior to field deployment.

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3. Vendor Licensing & Feature Enablement Support

• Provide technical expertise related to vendor licensing models, including feature-based, capacity-based, and pooled licenses.

• Validate licensing requirements for new deployments, upgrades, and feature enablement.

• Support engineering audits, reconciliations, and cleanup of inactive or misallocated licenses.

Note: Commercial negotiations, budgeting, and vendor contract management remain with internal leadership.

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4. Engineering Documentation & Technical Artifacts

• Produce and maintain engineering documentation such as:

o Equipment integration guides

o Installation and deployment references

o Configuration, validation, and readiness documentation

• Ensure documentation aligns with engineering governance and field deployment requirements.

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5. Lab & Test Environment Support

• Support lab environments used for equipment testing, validation, troubleshooting, and licensing verification.

• Ensure lab configurations reflect production standards and approved designs.

• Assist with reproducing field issues in the lab and validating corrective actions.

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6. Cross-Functional Technical Collaboration

• Collaborate with Planning, RAN Engineering, Microwave Engineering, Infrastructure, Operations, and Vendor teams.

• Provide technical support during:

o Network turn-ups

o Major upgrades

o Troubleshooting and root-cause activities

• Serve as a Senior technical escalation point for complex equipment-related issues within the defined engagement scope.

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7. Operational Readiness & Quality Focus

• Design and validate equipment solutions with 24×7 operational readiness in mind.

• Contribute to incident investigations and root-cause analysis related to equipment or feature behavior.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, simplification, and deployment efficiency.

Skills

Wireless, Telecommunication, Wireless telecommunications, Telecom, Wireless equipment, Cell site, Equipment engineering

Top Skills Details

Wireless,Telecommunication,Wireless telecommunications,Telecom,Wireless equipment,Cell site

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Required Qualifications & Expertise

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

• 7+ years of experience in wireless equipment engineering, network hardware integration, or infrastructure engineering.

• Demonstrated experience supporting Fixed Wireless or large-scale access networks.

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Technical Expertise

• Deep understanding of Fixed Wireless access and backhaul equipment and deployment practices.

• Experience with hardware validation, lab testing, and field readiness processes.

• Strong knowledge of vendor licensing models and feature dependencies.

• Ability to interpret technical specifications, engineering drawings, and integration requirements.

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Professional Competencies

• Proven ability to work independently and deliver high-quality engineering outcomes.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Clear, concise written and verbal communication.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical teams.

• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to engineering quality and standards.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract position based out of Markham, ON.

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/hr.

This is a hybrid position in Markham,ON.

À propos de TEKsystems et TEKsystems Global Services

Nous sommes un fournisseur de services aux entreprises et de technologies. Nous accélérons la transformation de nos clients. Notre compétence en stratégie, conception, exécution et opérations libère la valeur de l’entreprise par un éventail de solutions. Nous sommes une équipe de 80 000 personnes qui collaborent avec plus de 60 000 clients, notamment 80 % du Fortune 500 en Amérique du Nord, Europe et Asie, qui collaborent avec nous dans le cadre de nos capacités full-stack et notre rythme. Nous sommes des penseurs stratégiques, des collaborateurs pratiques qui aident les clients à exploiter le changement et maîtriser le dynamisme de la technologie. Nous bâtissons le futur en livrant les résultats et en créant un impact positif dans nos communautés mondiales. TEKsystems et TEKsystems Global Services sont des entreprises d’Allegis Group. Découvrez d’autres informations à TEKsystems.com.

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About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

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