Senior Wireless Network Test Engineer

K&K Global Talent Solutions INC.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

K&K Global Talent Solutions INC. is seeking a Senior Wireless Network Test Engineer to lead testing and qualification for carrier-grade networking equipment and infrastructure.

You will design, implement, and execute comprehensive test plans to ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability. The role requires 7+ years of hands-on telecom equipment testing, expertise with mmWave/E-band point-to-point tech, and strong knowledge of L2/L3 protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• 7+ years of hands-on telecom equipment testing experience.
• Experience with mmWave and E-band point-to-point technologies.
• Strong understanding of SNR, BER, and RSL metrics.
• Hands-on knowledge of Ethernet, VLANs, IP, MPLS, BGP, QoS.
• Ability to set up and troubleshoot large multi-vendor lab environments.
• Experience with traffic generators and analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and execute test plans for networking equipment.
• Set up complex multi-vendor lab environments simulating live networks.
• Validate performance, scalability, and reliability of services.
• Perform traffic generation and analysis with industry tools.
• Collaborate with Network Eng., QA, and operations to resolve issues.
• Document test cases, results, and defects clearly.

Skills

mmWave/E-band

L2/L3 protocols

multi-vendor lab

problem solving

communication skills

traffic generators

python testing automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Ixia/Keysight

OTDR

Linux

Shell scripting

Job description

Job Title: Senior Wireless Network Test Engineer

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Network Test Engineer to lead testing and qualification for our network devices and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and execute comprehensive test plans for carrier-grade networking equipment, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and execute comprehensive test plans for networking equipment and features.
• Set up, configure, and troubleshoot complex multi-vendor networking lab environments that mimic live networks.
• Validate performance, scalability, and reliability of service provider networking solutions.
• Perform traffic generation and analysis using tools such as Ixia/Keysight and OTDR.
• Collaborate closely with Network Engineering, QA, and operations teams to identify, debug, and resolve complex issues.
• Document test cases, results, and defects with high clarity and detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 7+ years of hands‑on experience in Carrier‑grade telecom equipment testing and qualification including router and switches
• Proven experience with wireless technologies, focusing on mmWave and E‑band point‑to‑point technologies
• Solid understanding of key radio frequency performance indicators including Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR), Bit Error Rate (BER), and Receive Signal Level (RSL)
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of L2/L3 protocols: Ethernet, VLANs, IP, MPLS, BGP, QoS
• Demonstrated ability to set up, configure, and troubleshoot complex, large‑scale network environments across multi‑vendor platforms.
• Hands‑on experience with traffic generators and analyzers (e.g., Ixia/Keysight, OTDR).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work in fast‑paced environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• PON testing experience highly desirable

Additional Skills (Nice to Have)

• Proficiency in Python for test automation (Pytest or similar frameworks).
• Working knowledge of ESM, OLT, PON, and ONT testing.
• Knowledge of Linux‑based test environments and shell scripting.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and test integration.