Wi‑Fi Test Engineer: 6E/7, Mesh & Performance

JobDiva, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JobDiva, Inc. is seeking a Wi-Fi Test Engineer with strong experience in wireless networking and testing. The ideal candidate will have hands-on knowledge of 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax standards, Wi-Fi security, Mesh networks, Wi-Fi 6E/7, performance testing, and packet analysis using Wireshark.

Experience with networking, scripting, RF, and Embedded Linux troubleshooting is a plus. We are looking for a candidate who can perform functional and performance testing of Wi-Fi devices and networks,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical field.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in Wi-Fi, wireless networking, network testing, or a related engineering role.
• Hands-on experience with 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax standards.
• Scripting experience using Python, Bash, or similar languages is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of RF concepts and Embedded Linux troubleshooting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional and performance testing of Wi-Fi devices and networks.
• Test Wi-Fi technologies based on 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax standards.
• Validate Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 features and connectivity.
• Test and troubleshoot Wi-Fi Mesh networks.
• Validate Wi-Fi security modes and wireless connectivity.
• Perform Wi-Fi performance testing, including throughput, latency, and connectivity testing.
• Capture and analyze wireless packets using Wireshark and other packet analysis tools.
• Troubleshoot Wi-Fi connectivity and performance issues and identify root causes.
• Work with basic networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and routing.
• Develop or use scripts to support testing and automation activities.
• Perform basic RF testing and troubleshooting when required.
• Troubleshoot basic issues on Embedded Linux systems.
• Document test results, defects, and troubleshooting findings.
• Present test results and technical findings to engineering teams and executives.

Skills

Wi-Fi testing

802.11 standards

Mesh networks

Wi-Fi security

Wi-Fi 6E/7

Performance testing

Packet analysis

Networking concepts

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/Telecommunications or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Wireshark

Python

Bash

Job description

JobDiva, Inc. is seeking a Wi-Fi Test Engineer with strong experience in wireless networking and testing. The ideal candidate will have hands-on knowledge of 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax standards, Wi-Fi security, Mesh networks, Wi-Fi 6E/7, performance testing, and packet analysis using Wireshark.

Experience with networking, scripting, RF, and Embedded Linux troubleshooting is a plus. We are looking for a candidate who can perform functional and performance testing of Wi-Fi devices and networks,