CPE QA Engineer

Darwin Recruitment; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadband service provider is seeking an experienced CPE Wi-Fi QA Engineer for a freelance role based in Reading, UK. Responsibilities include test planning, execution, and lab management for broadband CPE devices. The position requires strong technical skills with a focus on network troubleshooting and quality testing to enhance device performance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in CPE/networking testing and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of DOCSIS, Fiber, Wi-Fi 5/6.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum/DevOps environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report on test cases for CPE devices.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and technical teams.
• Setup and manage test labs for broadband CPEs and Wi-Fi extenders.

Skills

CPE/networking testing

Troubleshooting

Lab management

Quality testing

Network troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT or Computer Science

Tools

Test tools

Traffic generators

Job description

CPE Wi-Fi QA Engineer – Freelance – Amsterdam NL or Reading UK

Location: Netherlands or UK (hybrid)
Availability/Duration: 40 hours per week/6 months + extensions
Start Date: ASAP

Our client, a leading broadband service provider, is looking for an experienced CPE Wi-Fi QA Engineer to join their QA and certification team. The focus of this role is on test planning, execution, troubleshooting, and lab management related to broadband CPE devices and wireless technologies.

Key Responsibilities:
* Plan, execute, and report on test cases for CPE devices and related services.
* Coordinate with Project Managers, vendors, and technical teams for connectivity and certification.
* Setup and manage test labs for broadband CPEs, wireless gateways, and Wi-Fi extenders.
* Perform network and device quality testing to identify improvements and efficiencies.

Required Skills and Experience:
* Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience.
* 6+ years of experience in CPE/networking testing, troubleshooting, and lab management.
* Strong knowledge of DOCSIS, Fiber, Wi-Fi 5/6, IPv4/6, LAN/WAN, and device management.
* Experience with test tools, traffic generators, performance/stability testing, and debugging.
* Solid network troubleshooting capabilities.

Preferred Skills:
* 3+ years of experience specifically in broadband CPE testing.
* Strong IP networking background for device setup, config, and troubleshooting.
* Experience in Agile/Scrum/DevOps environments.
* Python scripting for network/device test automation.

Interested?

If this role is of interest, please send an up-to-date CV to [e-mail].

Darwin Recruitment AG is a Zurich based, SECO licensed, privately owned subsidiary of Darwin Professional Staffing Group Ltd (a Global IT Recruitment Consultancy).

Darwin Recruitment AG manages client relationships whilst also utilising Darwin Professional Staffing Group databases and networks to source Candidates and fulfil client requests.

We do not ask for a placement fee from Candidates/Employees.

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Taylor Lewis