Wireless Network Engineer

Saxon Global; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Saxon Global is seeking a Senior Wireless Network Test Engineer to lead testing, validation, and qualification of carrier-grade networking equipment and wireless infrastructure. The role emphasizes mmWave and E-band point-to-point technologies, L2/L3 protocols, RF measurements, and cross-vendor lab environments.

You will design comprehensive test plans, set up complex labs, and collaborate with Engineering, QA, Development, and Operations to ensure robust product quality and successful releases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in CS/EE/Telecom.
• 7+ years of hands-on carrier-grade telecom/network equipment testing.
• Strong experience testing routers and switches in large-scale networks.
• Hands-on experience with mmWave and E-band point-to-point wireless tech.
• Understand RF metrics including RSL, SNR, BER.
• Experience with Ethernet, VLAN, IP, MPLS, BGP, QoS.
• Experience building multi-vendor test labs.
• Experience with Ixia/Keysight or similar traffic generators.
• Experience with network performance, scalability, and reliability testing.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test plans and cases for network equipment.
• Set up and troubleshoot multi-vendor lab environments.
• Test and validate routers, switches, and wireless gear.
• Validate performance in service-provider environments.
• Perform mmWave and E-band wireless testing.
• Analyze RF performance metrics (RSL, SNR, BER).
• Generate/analyze traffic with Ixia/Keysight.
• Use OTDR for fiber testing where applicable.
• Troubleshoot defects and coordinate with teams.
• Document tests, results, defects, and steps to reproduce.
• Support qualification and release of products/features.
• Participate in performance, stress, and reliability testing.

Skills

Carrier-grade testing

Troubleshooting

RF performance analysis

Networking protocols

Test automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE/Telecom

Tools

Ixia/Keysight

OTDR

Traffic generators

Job description

Job Title: Senior Wireless Network Test Engineer

Location: Mountain View, CA / Austin, TX

Duration: 6+ Months Contract

Other Engagements: Own Corp / 1099 candidates may be considered

Interview: Video

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Wireless Network Test Engineer to lead testing, validation, and qualification of carrier-grade networking equipment and wireless network infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience testing routers, switches, wireless networking equipment, and service-provider network solutions, with specific expertise in mmWave and E-band point-to-point technologies. This role requires strong knowledge of L2/L3 networking protocols, RF performance measurements, traffic generation, network troubleshooting, and multi-vendor test environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for network equipment and features.
• Set up, configure, and troubleshoot complex multi-vendor networking lab environments.
• Test and validate carrier-grade routers, switches, and wireless networking equipment.
• Validate network performance, scalability, reliability, and functionality in service-provider environments.
• Perform wireless testing for mmWave and E-band point-to-point technologies.
• Analyze RF performance parameters including SNR, BER, and RSL.
• Generate and analyze network traffic using tools such as Ixia/Keysight.
• Perform fiber/network testing using OTDR where applicable.
• Troubleshoot complex networking and wireless issues and work with engineering teams to identify root causes.
• Collaborate with Network Engineering, QA, Development, and Operations teams to debug and resolve defects.
• Document test plans, test cases, test results, defects, and troubleshooting activities.
• Support qualification and release of networking products and features.
• Participate in performance, stress, scalability, and reliability testing.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in carrier-grade telecom/network equipment testing and qualification.
• Strong experience testing routers and switches in large-scale network environments.
• Hands-on experience with mmWave and E-band point-to-point wireless technologies.
• Strong understanding of RF performance metrics including:
• Receive Signal Level (RSL)
• Strong hands-on knowledge of:
• Ethernet
• VLAN
• IP
• MPLS
• BGP
• QoS
• Experience building, configuring, and troubleshooting complex multi-vendor network test labs.
• Hands-on experience with Ixia/Keysight or similar traffic generators and network analyzers.
• Experience with network performance, scalability, and reliability testing.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• PON testing experience.
• Experience with OLT, ONT, GPON, XGS-PON, or related PON technologies.
• Python programming for test automation.
• Experience with Pytest or similar test automation frameworks.
• Linux-based test environments.
• Shell scripting.
• Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of OSS/BSS systems.
• Experience with ESM and telecom/network management systems.