Wi‑Fi Network Test Engineer — Embedded/Linux Focus

Highbrow LLC

Irving (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Verizon is seeking a Wi‑Fi Test Engineer in Irving, TX to validate router firmware and network performance. You will apply hands-on testing across Linux-based environments, perform packet captures, and analyze traffic to ensure compliance with Wi‑Fi standards and security protocols.

The role requires 3+ years in networking or embedded testing, experience with Wireshark/tcpdump, and strong knowledge of 802.11 standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Router Test Engineer with a strong foundation in networking, Linux systems, and Router firmware validation.
Over 3+ years of hands-on experience in networking or embedded systems testing (preferably with Wi‑Fi routers, gateways, or access points).
Linux proficiency: Comfortable working in Linux/Unix terminal environments with core commands, tools, shell scripts, and process monitoring.
Packet capture & traffic analysis: Experience with Wireshark, tcpdump, and Wi‑Fi air sniffers to capture and analyze protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, ARP, ICMP).
Test methodologies: Sanity, Stress/Soak, Regression, End-to-End Functional testing.
Wi‑Fi knowledge: Familiarity with 802.11 standards, WPA2/WPA3, and common performance bottlenecks.