Jr. Network Infrastructure Test Engineer

Nokia; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Test Engineer for their SAR 7705 Test team. The role involves designing and executing advanced test scripts while working with diverse technologies and protocols. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s degree and experience in scripting languages. This position offers the chance to collaborate with top engineers and innovate in a dynamic testing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Experience in scripting languages like TCL, Python, or Perl.
• Familiarity with Git as a source control tool.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and execute software test plans.
• Analyze and write test standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers to address real-world challenges.

Skills

Scripting languages (TCL, Python, Perl)

Networking protocols (IP/TCP, OSPF, BGP)

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

Tools

Git

IXIA

Spirent

Wireshark

Job description

The SAR 7705 Test team is responsible for designing, developing, and executing advanced test scripts to ensure that software features conform to the requirements defined by Product Management. These efforts validate both the conformance and functionality of implementations delivered by Software Engineering. Our testing scope is broad and dynamic, covering areas such as data path performance, control plane protocols, and Layer 3 technologies, including IP/MPLS, OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP. We also focus on Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) protocols like CFM, EFM, TWAMP, and Performance Monitoring. Additional areas of expertise include timing and synchronization technologies such as PTP, NTP, SyncE, SETS, BITS, and GNSS; security and quantum-ready encryption solutions like IPSec, MacSec, Network Group Encryption, Anysec, OpenSSL, FIPS, and NIAPS; and physical layer testing involving Ethernet, MAC, SerDes, 1G/10G Optical Transceivers, and legacy interfaces such as serial, C37.94, and voice bridges. Our responsibilities also extend to testing Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPNs, as well as legacy services including CESoPSN, Serial, TDM, Ethernet PW, and IP PW.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with programming languages, preferably scripting languages such as TCL, Python, or Perl.
• Familiarity with source control tools like Git.

It would be nice if you also had:

• Experience with networking test tools such as IXIA, Spirent, or Wireshark.
• Knowledge of networking protocols including IP/TCP, routing protocols (OSPF, IS-IS, BGP), and/or signaling protocols (RSVP, LDP).
• A solid understanding of networking and communications; experience with real-time software or operating systems is a plus.
• The ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team.
• Hands-on experience with IP routers and/or IP testing tools, which would be a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and execute software test plans to ensure product quality and performance.
• Analyze and write test standards and procedures, maintaining thorough documentation of test results.
• Review test outcomes to verify functionality and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with top engineers to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges and drive innovation.
• Assist in refining customer requirements where appropriate to align testing with user needs.
• Create automated test cases to validate new hardware and software features in a Linux-based regression environment.
• Troubleshoot issues and work closely with testers and developers to investigate and resolve bugs.
• Learn and apply industry best practices in software development, configuration management, and quality assurance automation.