Wireless Network Engineer

Wireless Network Engineer

Salary: €60k - €80k gross per year

Location: Wasquehal, Lille (Hauts-de-France), France

Now you have the opportunity to become part of an innovative, fast-growing company at the forefront of robotics and automation.

The company combines artificial intelligence, advanced software and high-performance hardware to develop cutting-edge robotic solutions used by some of the world's leading retail and industrial brands.

As a Wireless Network Engineer, you will join the R&D team and take responsibility for the wireless connectivity layer that supports a fleet of autonomous robots. You will work at the intersection of robotics, Wi‑Fi, networking, software and system performance, ensuring reliable, high‑performance communication in complex and high-density environments.

Your work will have a direct impact on fleet performance, system availability and the overall customer experience.

Responsibilities:

• Design, monitor and optimise the Wi‑Fi connectivity infrastructure used by autonomous robots.

• Analyse and troubleshoot network performance issues, including Wi‑Fi, TCP/IP, roaming, latency, packet loss and RF interference.

• Develop diagnostic, monitoring and network performance analysis tools and methodologies.

• Improve the reliability of autonomous robot communications in collaboration with Software and Systems teams.

• Define connectivity KPIs and monitoring strategies for the robotic fleet.

• Contribute to the development of embedded connectivity software using C/C++.

• Design and conduct testing and validation campaigns both in the laboratory and in real-world environments.

• Provide advanced networking expertise during customer investigations and system deployments.

• Investigate and optimise wireless infrastructure and TCP/IP network resources across large-scale deployments involving hundreds of mobile robots.

Requirements:

• Master's degree (Bac+5) or equivalent in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Networking, Embedded Systems or a related technical field.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in networking, wireless communications, embedded systems or similar areas.

• Excellent understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals.

• Good knowledge of IEEE 802.11 standards, particularly:

  • 802.11ac (Wi‑Fi 5)

  • 802.11ax (Wi‑Fi 6)

  • WPA2 / WPA3

• Experience diagnosing complex network issues using packet capture and protocol analysis tools.

• Comfortable working in Linux environments.

• Experience with network performance testing, observability and monitoring systems.

• Strong interest in understanding system behaviour in real-world environments.

• Ability to work across software, networking and hardware disciplines.

• Data-driven approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-growing, collaborative engineering organisation.

We offer you:

• Competitive salary of €60k-€80k gross per year.

• Comprehensive health insurance and disability coverage.

• Attractive family benefits and support.

• Opportunities for internal and international mobility.

• Numerous training and professional development opportunities.

• The opportunity to work with innovative robotic technologies and cutting‑edge engineering solutions.

Reasons why you should apply:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly innovative R&D team working on advanced robotics and autonomous systems.

You will play a key role in ensuring reliable wireless communication between hundreds of autonomous robots and backend systems, directly contributing to the performance and availability of large‑scale robotic installations.

Working alongside experienced professionals across software, hardware and systems engineering, you will have the opportunity to solve complex technical challenges, develop your expertise and contribute to the future of robotics and automation.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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