Tittle: Wi-Fi Test Engineer
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Pay rate: $100000-$110000 year
Work Arrangement: On-site, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
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About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Wi-Fi Test Engineer to support wireless feature validation, performance testing, and test automation for computing devices and related products. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of IEEE 802.11 MAC/PHY protocols, TCP/IP networking, wireless test methodologies, and operating systems.
This role is suited to a hands-on test engineer who enjoys investigating complex wireless issues, improving test coverage, and ensuring reliable wireless performance through structured testing and automation.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and execute test cases to validate Wi-Fi and other wireless features on computing devices and related products.
- Develop, configure, calibrate, and maintain wireless test beds to ensure accurate and repeatable performance measurements.
- Create and maintain comprehensive test plans, test procedures, test reports, and other technical documentation.
- Identify, reproduce, isolate, and troubleshoot wireless defects using debugging tools and performance analysis techniques.
- Analyze wireless behavior, connectivity issues, throughput, latency, and other performance metrics.
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts to improve testing efficiency, repeatability, and overall test coverage.
- Use network analysis tools, including Wireshark and iPerf, to investigate protocol behavior and diagnose performance issues.
- Collaborate with software, hardware, systems, and other cross-functional engineering teams to resolve issues and improve product quality.
- Communicate test results, defect findings, and technical observations clearly to relevant stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience as a Software Test Engineer, QA Engineer, or Wireless Test Engineer working with wireless technologies.
- Strong understanding of IEEE 802.11 MAC and PHY protocols and Wi-Fi operation.
- Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking protocols and wireless network fundamentals.
- Programming or scripting experience with at least one language, such as Python, Perl, Ruby, or JavaScript.
- Hands-on experience with network diagnostic and packet analysis tools such as Wireshark and iPerf.
- Strong understanding of operating systems, particularly macOS and Unix/Linux environments.
- Demonstrated debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with white-box testing and software-level debugging.
- Experience developing automated test frameworks or reusable test scripts.
- Familiarity with wireless performance benchmarking, packet captures, and network traffic analysis.
- Experience maintaining laboratory test environments and calibrated wireless measurement setups.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
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