New

Network Engineer

TEKsystems
$85.00 - $100.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Washington, Redmond
Apr 21, 2026
THIS ROLE CANNOT SUPPORT C2C AND/OR VISA SPONSORSHIP, NOW OR IN THE FUTURE THIS ROLE REQUIRES CANDIDATES TO BE ABLE TO GO ON-SITE 5 DAYS PER WEEK IN REDMOND, WASHINGTON Top Skills' Details * Python * Linux * RF Testing * Networking * Wireshark About the Role We are looking for a Network Engineer to join our team and work on endtoend data communication across wireless networks. This role focuses on how data moves through cellular and wireless systems, and how network and transportlayer protocols behave in realworld wireless environments where packet loss, latency, and variability are inherent. We are looking for someone with handson exposure to wireless or cellular systems who understands how protocols like TCP/IP behave over lossy wireless links and how different layers of the network stack interact. What You'll Do * Work on and/or analyze endtoend wireless communication systems, from the wireless link through the transport layer * Understand and troubleshoot data transfer behavior in cellular or other wireless environments * Analyze the impact of packet loss, latency, and variability on transport protocols such as TCP * Collaborate across systems, networking, and engineering teams to improve performance and reliability * Apply a systemslevel perspective when evaluating networking behavior in wireless environments * Support development, testing, or optimization of wireless or cellular networked systems What We're Looking For Required Qualifications: * Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including: * How data moves endtoend across a network * Basic routing concepts * Core networking protocols * Strong understanding of TCP/IP behavior, particularly in lossy or unreliable wireless systems * Experience working with or analyzing packet loss and its effect on upperlayer protocols * Background in production or realworld wireless systems, not just academic or lab settings Preferred Qualifications: * Experience working at or with telecom providers or cellular infrastructure companies * Exposure to carriergrade or largescale wireless networks * Experience with performance analysis, diagnostics, or optimization in wireless environments * Systems, telecom, networking, or wireless engineering Background * Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly across teams Nice to Have Technical Areas: * LTE / 5G architectures * TCP congestion control and retransmission behavior * Wireless performance and reliability analysis * Transportlayer protocol behavior over wireless links * Endtoend network stack understanding Why This Role Matters Wireless networks introduce unique challenges-packet loss, unpredictable latency, and variability-that fundamentally affect how data is transmitted. This role plays a key part in understanding and improving how systems behave under those realworld conditions. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $85.00 - $100.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Redmond,WA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. 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. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.