Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : WiFi Engineer
Location : Philadelphia, PA
Schedule : Hybrid / Onsite
Rate : $60 / hour W2
Job Summary :
The WiFi Engineer will be responsible for the planning, engineering, and testing of wireless systems infrastructure, including Wi-Fi and IoT devices. The role involves test data analysis, defect validation, and troubleshooting of Wi-Fi enabled gateways and consumer electronics, supporting product testing and performance validation.
Responsibilities :
- Test and validate Wi-Fi 802.11ac standards, Zigbee, Bluetooth, and Thread protocols in lab and customer environments
- Develop and execute test plans for Wi-Fi performance, interoperability, and new feature validation
- Parse raw Wi-Fi traffic data, analyze test results, and communicate findings to management
- Troubleshoot Wi-Fi Gateway devices, conduct defect validation, and perform sanity and regression testing
- Perform system performance benchmarking and deep-dive testing for Mesh and new Wi-Fi features
Core Skills :
Wi-Fi 802.11ac standards and specificationsWi-Fi performance testing and validation (interoperability, range, rate vs. orientation)Wi-Fi traffic analysis and troubleshooting (e.g., raw traffic parsing)Test automation development for wireless devicesExperience with RF chambers, Octoscope, Ixia Traffic Generators (iGen, Ixia Chariot)IoT wireless protocols (Zigbee, Bluetooth, Thread)Defect validation and triage of Wi-Fi gatewaysKnowledge of wireless testing methodologies and standardsAbility to create and troubleshoot test environments and labsExperience with mesh networking testing and characterizationFamiliarity with CE, CPE interoperability testingExcellent communication skills (verbal and written)Ability to lead projects and present data to executive managementExperience Requirements :
6+ years of relevant professional experience in wireless / Wi-Fi systems testing and engineeringEducation :
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field#INDGEN #ZR