Wi-Fi Test Engineer

The Brixton Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT Services is seeking a Wi-Fi Test Engineer for a contract position in Philadelphia. The role requires expertise in wireless networking, with responsibilities including designing test plans and analyzing network performance. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with Wi-Fi technologies and automation tools.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in wireless networking and Wi-Fi testing.
• Strong understanding of 802.11 standards.
• Proficiency in automation frameworks and scripting (Python).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans for Wi-Fi products.
• Perform functional and performance testing for Wi-Fi solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot network issues.

Skills

Wireless Networking

Wi-Fi Testing

Automation

Network Performance Analysis

Packet Analysis

Troubleshooting

Attention to Detail

Tools

Wireshark

iperf

Omnipeek

Veriwave

IXIA Chariot

Alethea

Spirent

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Duration: 6+ months
Compensation: $60-70/hr
Location: On-site in Philadelphia, PA

Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Wi-Fi Test Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in wireless networking, Wi-Fi testing, and automation, with a strong understanding of 802.11 standards and network performance analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans for Wi-Fi routers, extenders, and mesh networking solutions.
• Perform functional, performance, and stress testing to evaluate Wi-Fi range, throughput, latency, and reliability.
• Test and validate roaming performance using 802.11k, 802.11v, and 802.11r for seamless device handoff.
• Analyze extender performance for coverage optimization, backhaul efficiency, and latency.
• Utilize industry-standard tools (e.g., Wireshark, iperf, Omnipeek) to capture and analyze network performance and behavior.
• Automate test cases using Python, shell scripting, or similar tools to streamline regression and performance testing.
• Stay up to date with the latest Wi-Fi technologies (Wi-Fi 6, 6E, 7) and integrate best practices into testing strategies.
• Collaborate with development and product teams to identify and troubleshoot network issues, validate fixes, and enhance product quality.

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of 802.11 Wi-Fi standards, RF fundamentals, and wireless security protocols.
• Hands-on experience with Wi-Fi routers, extenders, and mesh networking solutions.
• Familiarity with band steering, cloud-managed Wi-Fi solutions, and AP/extender configurations.
• Knowledge of roaming protocols including 802.11k, 802.11v, and 802.11r.
• Proficiency in packet analysis, network debugging, and troubleshooting tools with strong attention to detail.
• Experience with automation frameworks and scripting using Python, shell scripting, or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with Wi-Fi test tools such as Veriwave, IXIA Chariot, Alethea, Spirent, etc.
• Basic understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, DHCP, RADIUS, etc.
• Experience in developing, executing, and maintaining test strategies for wireless networking products.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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