Broadband Lab Associate Engineer | UAT & Test Automation

re-zoo-me; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Singtel in Singapore invites applications for an Associate Engineer to join iLab, supporting testing and validation of broadband devices and services.

The role focuses on UAT for RG, ONT/ONR, Wi-Fi devices, and involves collaborating with engineering, operations and vendors to ensure firmware meets criteria before deployment. You will also assist with daily lab operations, troubleshoot, test automation, and maintenance of lab systems.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Basic understanding of networking and TCP/IP.
• Basic knowledge of IP addressing, DHCP, DNS, VLAN and Wi‑Fi.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux environments.
• Basic knowledge of network troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark, ping and iPerf would be an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of GPON, broadband routers, ONT/ONR or Wi‑Fi devices would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with VMware and Docker would be an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of Python or scripting would be an advantage.
• Interest in test automation, RPA and networking technologies.
• CCNA or ITIL 4 certification would be an advantage but is not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform UAT for broadband devices and new firmware according to test plans and acceptance criteria.
• Test broadband devices such as RG, ONT/ONR, Wi‑Fi routers and mesh devices.
• Perform basic functional, regression, performance, stability and security testing.
• Support GPON/XGS-PON broadband testing and new project implementation in the lab.
• Perform basic network testing using tools such as Wireshark, iPerf, ping and other network test tools.
• Perform Wi‑Fi testing such as speed, connectivity, coverage, stability and roaming.
• Monitor firmware soak and stability tests and report any abnormal behaviour.
• Reproduce reported faults in the lab and assist engineers and vendors with troubleshooting.
• Collect device logs, packet captures and test results for problem investigation.
• Record test results and report defects or issues found during UAT.
• Retest firmware after fixes are provided by vendors or Engineering.
• Support development and improvement of test cases and test procedures.
• Support test automation and RPA activities to reduce repetitive manual testing.
• Perform basic scripting or automation using Python or other scripting tools, where required.
• Maintain lab equipment, test devices and test environments.
• Perform basic maintenance of lab servers, including OS updates, security patches and SSL certificate renewal.
• Maintain proper documentation of test results, firmware versions and lab configurations.
• Work closely with Engineering, Operations and vendors on testing and troubleshooting activities.
• Perform other technical or lab-related tasks assigned by the manager.

Skills

Networking basics

Windows & Linux familiarity

Scripting basics (Python)

Test automation interest

RPA interest

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Engineering/Telecommunications/CS/IT or equivalent

Tools

Wireshark

iPerf

VMware

Docker

Python scripting

Linux

Job description

Singtel in Singapore invites applications for an Associate Engineer to join iLab, supporting testing and validation of broadband devices and services.

The role focuses on UAT for RG, ONT/ONR, Wi-Fi devices, and involves collaborating with engineering, operations and vendors to ensure firmware meets criteria before deployment. You will also assist with daily lab operations, troubleshoot, test automation, and maintenance of lab systems.