Senior Wi-Fi Test Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Not specified
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
IT Support & Infrastructure
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SKILLS

Wi-Fi Testing RF Testing TCP/IP Automation Scripting Test Planning Wireshark Linux Network Protocols

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Wi-Fi Test Engineer

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Employment Type: 6 months fixed term contract

Work Model: Hybrid (min 4 days/week from client location)

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Key Responsibilities

  • Perform integration and performance testing for deployed Wi-Fi gateways, extenders, home security devices, and other managed Wi-Fi clients
  • Develop and execute test strategies and test plans
  • Understand customer requirements and create detailed test cases accordingly
  • Execute existing test plans while adhering to testing and release schedules
  • Collaborate with product managers and development engineers to define and document product features, functionality, and requirements
  • Work closely with QA, software, and product engineering teams to create, maintain, and enhance Wi-Fi test plans and automation frameworks
  • Participate actively in issue triage, debugging, and troubleshooting activities
  • Clearly document testing processes, findings, and workflows
  • Ensure effective communication with peers, stakeholders, and management teams

Qualifications / Skills / Abilities

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in Wi-Fi/RF testing, computer architecture, and data communications
  • Strong experience in testing wireless technologies including Access Points, Routers, Extenders, and IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax standards
  • Good understanding of real-world wireless environments and connectivity behavior
  • Strong networking knowledge covering TCP/IP, UDP, IPv4/IPv6, Ethernet, DHCP, DNS, ICMP, ARP, NAT, Bridging, and Switching
  • Familiarity with industry-standard Wi-Fi testing tools such as Veriwave, IXIA Chariot, Wireshark, Omnipeek, and Savius
  • Experience with secondary home networking technologies including Bluetooth, Zigbee, MoCA, and Ethernet in DOCSIS environments
  • Exposure to RF chambers and testing setups like Octoscope and Lindgren
  • Comfortable with scripting and automation using any scripting language
  • Ability to work independently and drive tasks with minimal supervision
  • Strong expertise in designing or extending automation and test frameworks
  • Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills
  • Working knowledge of UNIX/Linux-based systems and command-line tools for analysis and automation
  • Strong understanding of the complete product development lifecycle, including requirements, implementation, QA, deployment, and maintenance
  • Ability to manage multiple projects collaboratively across teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present updates and drive discussions with leadership teams
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