Sr. Wireless Systems Test Engineer

Arlo Technologies, Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlo Technologies, Inc. is seeking a senior wireless test engineer in California to lead planning, development, and execution of comprehensive test plans for new product development and sustaining engineering.

You will build automated test frameworks, analyze RF and network data with Wireshark and iPerf, mentor junior engineers, and work across Hardware, Firmware, Software, ODM, and Product teams to improve quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in wireless system testing, validation, or development.
• Strong TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, MQTT, TLS knowledge and network traffic analysis.
• Experience building automated test solutions with Python or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, and execution of wireless system test plans for new product development and sustaining engineering.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and infrastructure.
• Perform wireless system validation in RF environments and real-world deployments.
• Analyze failures by correlating wireless packets, device logs, cloud logs, and RF data.
• Develop and execute tests for performance, reliability, interoperability, and regression.
• Collaborate with Hardware, Firmware, Software, ODM, and Product teams to fix issues.
• Use tools like Wireshark, iPerf, Spectrum Analyzers, and VNA for debugging.
• Create clear test reports and quality metrics in Jira/Confluence.
• Design wireless test fixtures and lab automation to improve efficiency.
• Mentor junior engineers on wireless tech and test automation.

Skills

Python

Test automation

Wireshark

iPerf

LabVIEW

RF fundamentals

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

Wireshark

iPerf

Spectrum Analyzers

Signal Generators

Vector Network Analyzers

Power Analyzers

Jira

Confluence

Job description

About Arlo: At Arlo, we’re passionate about creating innovative and reliable solutions that help people protect what matters most to them. Our team is dedicated to delivering products that exceed our customers’ expectations, while always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of protection technology. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe and secure, whether they’re at home or away, and we’re committed to providing our customers with the peace of mind they need to live their lives without worry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development, and execution of comprehensive wireless system test plans for new product development and sustaining engineering.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks, tools, and test infrastructure to improve test coverage and efficiency.
• Perform wireless system validation in both controlled RF environments and real‑world deployment scenarios.
• Analyze complex system failures by correlating wireless packet captures, device logs, cloud logs, and RF measurements to identify root causes.
• Develop and execute performance, reliability, interoperability, stress, roaming, coexistence, and regression test plans.
• Collaborate closely with Hardware, Firmware, Software, ODM, and Product teams to resolve cross‑functional issues and drive product quality.
• Utilize industry‑standard tools including Wireshark, iPerf, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Vector Network Analyzers, and Power Analyzers for debugging and validation.
• Create clear and comprehensive test reports, test documentation, and quality metrics using Jira, Confluence, and other engineering tools.
• Design and improve wireless test fixtures, RF test setups, and lab automation to increase testing efficiency and repeatability.
• Mentor junior engineers on wireless technologies, debugging methodologies, and test automation best practices.
• Drive continuous improvements in test processes, quality metrics, and engineering best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 7+ years of experience in wireless system testing, validation, or wireless product development.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, MQTT, TLS, and related protocols.
• Extensive experience analyzing network traffic and wireless protocol behavior using Wireshark.
• Develop and maintain test automation frameworks using Python, PyTest, or LabVIEW.
• Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, wireless system architecture, and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Experience developing automated test solutions using Python or similar scripting languages.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Self‑driven with the ability to independently lead projects from planning through execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with one or more of the following wireless technologies: Wi‑Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Thread and Matter, Zigbee, Z‑Wave Sub‑GHz (915/868 MHz).
• Experience with RF and electrical test equipment: Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Vector Network Analyzers (VNA), Oscilloscopes, RF Power Meters, Current/Power Analyzers (Keysight or equivalent), RF High‑Impedance Probes, Function Generators, Multimeters.
• Additional preferred experience: Wireless coexistence, roaming, mesh networking, and interoperability testing.
• Linux‑based embedded systems and command‑line debugging.
• CI/CD integration for automated testing.
• Experience with protocol analysis tools such as OmniPeek or Wireshark.
• Basic soldering, hardware rework, and board‑level debugging.
• Experience with cloud‑connected IoT products and mobile application testing.
• Familiarity with regulatory and certification testing (FCC, CE, Wi‑Fi Alliance, Bluetooth SIG, Matter certification) is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Arlo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value inclusion and are committed to an inclusive, harassment‑free workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on all legally protected statuses in all hiring and employment. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, who are pregnant or have a related medical condition, or who have sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.