Embedded Networking Test Engineer — Python Automation

Clear Point Consultants; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Point Consultants is seeking a Test Engineer with hands-on experience testing embedded networking systems in a telecommunications environment. You will work in a hardware/software lab testing real networking equipment and troubleshooting across embedded systems.

Responsibilities include developing test plans, automating tests with Python, analyzing results, and collaborating with hardware and software engineers to ensure reliability and interoperability.

Qualifications

• Experience testing embedded systems or networking products.
• Background in telecommunications, networking, or communications systems.
• Hands-on laboratory testing experience with networking equipment.
• Understanding of networking protocols and packet-level communications.
• Experience with Python scripting/programming.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans for embedded networking products.
• Test network communications, packet delivery, data flow, and system performance.
• Work hands-on with networking equipment in a lab environment.
• Troubleshoot issues across hardware, software, and network interfaces.
• Automate testing and build test utilities using Python.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work closely with engineering teams.
• Validate system reliability, performance, and interoperability.

Skills

Embedded networking

Python scripting

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Lab testing

Tools

Test equipment

Packet capture tooling

Job description

Clear Point Consultants is seeking a Test Engineer with hands-on experience testing embedded networking systems in a telecommunications environment. You will work in a hardware/software lab testing real networking equipment and troubleshooting across embedded systems.

Responsibilities include developing test plans, automating tests with Python, analyzing results, and collaborating with hardware and software engineers to ensure reliability and interoperability.