QA Engineer

Spirent is seeking a QA Engineer to join our ATA business unit, with primary operations in Littleton, MA and additional office / lab locations in Santa Clara, CA and Frederick, MD.

This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career QA professional to grow their skills in wireless technologies, embedded systems, and software testing. You'll work alongside experienced engineers in an Agile / Scrum environment, contributing to the validation of our Octobox software suite and wireless testbed products.

Responsibilities include assisting with test plan execution, reproducing customer-reported issues, performing functional and regression testing, and learning to triage Wi-Fi protocol-level issues using tools like Wireshark. This role is ideal for someone eager to deepen their technical expertise and make a meaningful impact on product quality.

About Spirent Communications

Spirent is the leading global provider of automated test and assurance solutions for communications networks, cybersecurity, and positioning.

We provide innovative products, services, and managed solutions that address the test, assurance, and automation challenges of a new generation of technologies, including 5G, cloud, autonomous vehicles, and beyond. From testing in the lab to testing in the real world, Spirent helps companies deliver on their promise to their customers of a new generation of connected devices and technologies.

Why Spirent?... Because together we can shape tomorrow!

Spirent is its people. When you join the Spirent team, you will join forces and work alongside some of the industry's most passionate subject matter experts. In an environment of innovation, you will find a place where you can grow, think, explore, create, and make change happen.

At Spirent, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to thriving in the ever-changing world of global technology. We embrace a culture where difference is valued and openness, mutual respect, collaboration, and fairness are considered fundamental. Spirent does not tolerate discrimination or offensive behavior of any kind. We are committed to creating workplaces that genuinely reflect the diversity of the world we serve and an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work.

Your success is vital to our success, which is why we will support you to perform, grow, and contribute - with the confidence to be yourself. And to support your personal wellbeing, we hope you will love our dedication to creating the right work and life balance experience!

Join Spirent and together let's shape tomorrow!

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited institution, or equivalent work experience.
• 2-3 years of experience in QA, Product Verification, or System Integration / Test.
• Familiarity with Wi-Fi (802.11) protocols and devices.
• Basic experience with Wireshark or similar network analysis tools.
• Understanding of TCP, UDP, and other transport protocols.
• Ability to write or modify test scripts using Python.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a technical QA role.

Preferred :

Annualized Salary Wage Range : $77,000 - $143,000

Spirent applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience at or in line with the minimum requirements. Spirent offers the following benefits to eligible employees : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, Floating Holidays, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Holidays, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Savings Accounts, and Commuter Benefits. Spirent benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.