Wi-Fi QA Engineer (Telecom domain experience only)

PETADATA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Wi-Fi QA Engineer in Philadelphia. The role involves designing and executing test plans, performing various testing types on Wi-Fi-enabled telecom devices, and collaborating with development teams to resolve issues. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience with WLAN protocols and be proficient in security and automation protocols. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Interested applicants should send their resumes for consideration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Wi-Fi technologies required.
• Strong collaboration skills with development teams.
• Ability to analyze logs and troubleshoot issues.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test plans for Wi-Fi features.
• Perform various types of testing on telecom equipment.
• Document test results and report bugs effectively.

Skills

WLAN protocols (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)

Security protocols (WPA2, WPA3, 802.1X)

Wi‑Fi extenders, mesh, and steering protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electronics, or related field

Tools

JIRA

Python

Shell

Job description

Wi‑Fi QA Engineer (Telecom domain experience only)

Position: Wi‑Fi QA Engineer (Telecom domain experience only)
Location: Philadelphia, PA (Onsite)
Work Type: C2C
Experience: 5+ Years
Employer: PETADATA (hiring for a client)

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases for Wi‑Fi features across various telecom devices.
• Perform functional, regression, system, and performance testing on Wi‑Fi‑enabled telecom equipment (e.g., home gateways, CPEs).
• Validate connectivity, throughput, roaming, band steering, and other Wi‑Fi features (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz if applicable).
• Conduct testing in various network configurations including IPv4/IPv6, DHCP, NAT, and routing scenarios.
• Analyze logs (syslogs, packet captures) to identify and troubleshoot issues.
• Work closely with development, product, and support teams to report bugs and ensure timely resolution.
• Automate repetitive test cases where possible using scripting (Python, Shell, etc.).
• Document test results, issues, and recommendations in test reports and bug‑tracking systems (e.g., JIRA).

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience with WLAN protocols (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
• Expertise in security protocols (WPA2, WPA3, 802.1X)
• Familiarity with Wi‑Fi extenders, mesh, and steering protocols (802.11k, 802.11v, 802.11r)
• Strong collaboration with Product and Development teams to define technical requirements
• Ability to characterize Wi‑Fi behavior in new products and resolve engineering challenges
• Communication with tool development teams to optimize automation for new test features
• Review and validate design specifications, emphasizing product architecture, testability, and verification
• Assist in developing Quality Assurance strategies and methodologies for product testing
• Familiarity with advanced Wi‑Fi test automation frameworks and industry standards (IEEE, WFA, WBA, IETF)
• Proactively identify and resolve product defects, driving issues to resolution.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electronics, or related field.

Additional Information

• Candidates are required to attend phone/video calls and in‑person interviews. After selection, the candidate will undergo background checks on education and experience.
• Please email your resume to [e-mail]. One of our HR team members will contact you for next steps.