Plan, build, and execute end-to-end functional test cases covering IEEE 802.11 MAC/PHY protocol features, association/authentication state machines, WPA2/WPA3 security protocols, and 802.11k/v/r fast roaming.
Perform rigorous throughput, latency, rate-vs-range, rate-vs-orientation, coexistence/interoperability testing in both conductive and Over-The-Air RF environments, and design, build, and maintain automated test suites and frameworks using Python, integration with CI/CD pipelines, and automated test bed orchestration.
Utilize packet capture tools (Wireshark, Omnipeek) and RF protocol analyzers to debug frame-level issues, channel access bottlenecks, beamforming behavior, and connection drops.
Maintain and calibrate state-of-the-art wireless test setups, including RF attenuation chambers, shielded enclosures, programmable attenuators, channel emulators, and traffic generation tools (e.g., IxChariot, Spirent, OctoScope, Iperf).
Partner with firmware, software, hardware teams to isolate root causes, track defects, provide actionable debug logs, and verify bug fixes.
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience in Wi-Fi functional and performance testing.
Experience with IEEE 802.11 standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) and protocols, including MAC/PHY interaction, frame structures, MIMO/MU-MIMO, OFDMA, channel bonding, and mesh networking architectures.
Preferred qualifications
2 years of experience providing technical leadership and leading projects (e.g., test, release, etc.).
1 year of experience working with executive leaders.
Experience with analytical and debugging skills with the ability to summarize complex technical findings clearly for engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Experience with packet sniffers (Wireshark, Omnipeek, Sanjole), wireless traffic generators (IxChariot, Spirent, OctoScope), and RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, power meters).
Understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, IPv4/IPv6, and routing/switching concepts.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience in Wi-Fi functional and performance testing.
Experience with IEEE 802.11 standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) and protocols, including MAC/PHY interaction, frame structures, MIMO/MU-MIMO, OFDMA, channel bonding, and mesh networking architectures.
