Senior Wireless Network Test Engineer

Centraprise, Corp.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Centraprise, Corp. in the Bay Area seeks a Senior Wireless Network Test Engineer to lead carrier-grade telecom equipment testing, focusing on mmWave and E-band point-to-point links.

You will set up test environments, configure equipment, and validate performance across multi-vendor platforms. Required: 7+ years in telecom testing, strong SNR/BER/RSL knowledge, plus expertise in L2/L3 protocols, Python automation, Linux, and CI/CD integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in carrier-grade telecom equipment testing and qualification.
• Proven experience with wireless technologies, mmWave and E-band point-to-point links.
• Strong understanding of SNR, BER and RSL performance indicators.
• Hands-on knowledge of L2/L3 protocols: Ethernet, VLANs, IP, MPLS, BGP, QoS.
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot large-scale multi-vendor networks.
• Experience with traffic generators/analyzers (Ixia/Keysight) and OTDR.
• Python for test automation; Linux-based test environments; shell scripting.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and test integration.

Skills

mmWave

E-band

Carrier-grade testing

SNR

BER

RSL

L2/L3 protocols

Ethernet

VLANs

IP

MPLS

BGP

QoS

Test automation

Python

Linux

CI/CD

Shell scripting

OTDR

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE

Tools

Ixia

Keysight

Job description

Job Role : Senior Wireless Network Test Engineer

Location : Bay area, CA

Type : Full Time

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.