Wifi network Tester Mountain View, CA

ESR Healthcare; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Wifi Network Tester to join their team in Mountain View. This role focuses on WiFi performance testing, requiring extensive knowledge of RF concepts and the use of specialized test equipment. The ideal candidate will possess strong scripting abilities to validate CPE devices and will be responsible for generating performance metrics and compiling test reports. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a professional lab environment, contributing to innovative solutions in network performance. If you are passionate about technology and have a knack for problem-solving, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in WiFi performance testing and RF concepts.
• Strong ability to write shell scripts for CPE validation.
• Experience with lab test equipment and debugging tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct WiFi performance testing and generate performance metrics.
• Write and customize scripts for CPE validation and automation.
• Compile test reports and assist in preparing presentations.

Skills

WiFi performance testing

RF concepts

TCP-IP networking

Shell scripting

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Octoscope

Candela

Veriwave

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Wireshark

Python

Expect

Job description

Wifi Network Tester - Mountain View, CA

Experience: 10 Years
Duration: Contract
Passport No & LinkedIn is Mandatory

Description:
Prior experience with WiFi performance testing is required. Familiarity with Octoscope, Candela, or Veriwave test equipment is a MUST.
Good knowledge of RF concepts is required: splitters, attenuators, antennas, RF shielded boxes.
Familiarity with lab test equipment is required: Spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes.
Good knowledge of TCP-IP, and L2 networking/switches, Wireshark debugging tools is required. Familiarity with L3-networking/routers is a plus.
Good knowledge of device management protocols like TR-069.
Ability to write shell scripts to validate CPE (i.e. TR-069 routers) on the network is required.
Ability to customize scripts and run experiments per vendor; ports, WiFi radios, SSID packets, etc. is required.
Background in software automation using tools like Python and Expect or others is a plus.
Prior experience with debugging tools and root-cause analysis is required. The candidate must have good problem-solving skills.
The candidate will generate TPut/KPI/other performance metrics and statistics for the devices being tested, compile test reports, and help prepare presentations. Good documentation skills are required.
Perform tasks pertaining to CPE validation & automation.
Hands-on experience to create new test cases for chamber-based WiFi testing, like Candela, Octoscope, and/or Veriwave.
Write TR-069 related scripts.
Customize scripts per vendor including ports, WiFi radios, SSID packets, etc.
Generate TPut, KPI, and other performance metrics for the devices being tested.
Write shell scripts to validate CPE (i.e. TR-069 routers) on the network.

Scope / Timeline / Sample Task List:
The candidate will work with professional lab test equipment.