Wi-Fi test (W2 Contract)

Cygnus Professionals Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Cygnus Professionals, Inc. is seeking a senior Wi‑Fi interoperability testing lead based in Denver. The role requires hands-on testing architecture, onsite leadership with a client, and coordinating both local and offshore teams.

You will own test strategy, oversee day-to-day execution, and report progress to program managers. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in Wi‑Fi testing, strong RF lab ownership, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering with 10+ years in Wi‑Fi device interoperability testing, with 3+ years in an onsite lead role embedded with a client directly owning test strategy, and day-to-day execution oversight.
• Hands-on expertise in Wi-Fi test architecture -defining and driving test coverage across connectivity, onboarding, PHY Rate, Band Steering, roaming, and end-to-end customer use cases in a live lab environment with Octoscope.
• Strong RF lab ownership and stakeholder collaboration -managing onsite lab infrastructure, coordinating device availability.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional test execution -directing both onsite and offshore engineers across density, ensuring alignment on scope, entry/exit criteria, and defect prioritization.
• Excellent onsite delivery and executive communication skills -experienced in presenting test progress, risk, and quality metrics directly to client program managers.
• Collaborate and drive the program and manage cross‑functional team, from client side and offshore teams in India.
• Flexible & prior experience to work with Indian team overlapping in Indian timezone

Responsibilities

• Lead the Wi-Fi interoperability testing program with direct client interaction and onsite leadership responsibilities.
• Define and drive test coverage across connectivity, onboarding, PHY Rate, Band Steering, roaming, and end-to-end use cases in a live lab.
• Oversee onsite lab infrastructure and ensure device availability for testing.
• Direct onsite and offshore engineers to meet scope, entry/exit criteria, and defect prioritization.
• Present test progress, risks, and quality metrics to client program managers.
• Coordinate with client and offshore teams to drive program delivery and cross-functional collaboration.
• Overlap in India timezone to align with offshore teams and ensure smooth communication.

Skills

Wi-Fi testing leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Executive communication

Education

BS Engineering

Tools

Octoscope

Job description

Job Description

• Local Denver candidates is preferred, who can come to in-person interviews.
• Outside candidates need to take interview from vendor office or local Cognizant office, this is REQUIRED

• BS Engineering with 10+ years in Wi‑Fi device interoperability testing, with 3+ years in an onsite lead role embedded with a client directly owning test strategy, and day-to-day execution oversight.
• Hands‑on expertise in Wi‑Fi test architecture -defining and driving test coverage across connectivity, onboarding, PHY Rate, Band Steering, roaming, and end-to-end customer use cases in a live lab environment with Octoscope.
• Strong RF lab ownership and stakeholder collaboration -managing onsite lab infrastructure, coordinating device availability.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional test execution -directing both onsite and offshore engineers across density, ensuring alignment on scope, entry/exit criteria, and defect prioritization.
• Excellent onsite delivery and executive communication skills -experienced in presenting test progress, risk, and quality metrics directly to client program managers.
• Collaborate and drive the program and manage cross‑functional team, from client side and offshore teams in India.
• Flexible & prior experience to work with Indian team overlapping in Indian timezone

About Cygnus Professionals, Inc.

Cygnus is a Princeton, NJ‑headquartered global Business IT consulting and software Services firm with offices in the USA and Asia. Cygnus offers and enables innovation and helps our clients accelerate time to market & grow their business. Over 15 years, we have taken great pride in continuing our deep relationships with our clients.

We believe in our commitment to diversity & inclusion.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cygnus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation.

All our employment decisions are taken without looking into age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other aspects of employment protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization.