Sr Test Engineer (Radio Frequency/Networking) - Tucson, AZ - Long term Contract

Sr Netwrok Test Engineer (Radio Frequency/Networking)
Location: Tucson, AZ (5 Days work from office

Key Responsibilities:
• Plan, design, and execute comprehensive test scenarios and test cases for complex networked system
• Conduct functional, regression, exploratory, and compatibility testing across desktop, mobile, cloud, and microcontroller
• Perform detailed log packet analysis and leverage networking tools to identify issues and root causes
• Create thorough, high quality bug reports that include clear reproduction steps, system details, and impact assessments
• Create and maintain test cases and overall test suite related to assigned tasks
• Firmware/hardware/software testing experience in electronic products with software applications, embedded microprocessors, radios, and RF components
• Push systems to their limits by applying an exploratory mindset to uncover edge cases, usability issues, and performance risks
• Participate in refinement and planning meetings, offering insights, asking probing questions, and challenging assumptions to ensure high-quality product delivery
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot hardware and test lab equipment as needed to support test activities
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and product teams to communicate progress, risks, and blockers clearly and efficiently
 
Technical Skills
• At least 7 years’ experience in network-based system connectivity testing
• Ability to operate and test across desktop, mobile, cloud, and firmware devices
• Proficiency in utilizing hardware test equipment such as spectrum analyzer, signal generator, and network analyzer
• Skilled in capturing critical information from application logs, data packets, and network simulators
• Proficient in network analysis, simulation, and injection tools such as WireShark and Hak5 Pineapple
• Expertise in writing efficient test cases, test scenarios
• Strong exploratory testing skills and ability to push systems beyond standard use cases
• Experience configuring and maintaining test lab hardware
• Good understanding of how electrical components connect and communicate within a system
• Experience setting up real world network failure conditions in a testing laboratory
• Familiarity with test management tools like Jira, Confluence, and Zephyr
 
Desired Skills
•    Naturally curious and comfortable asking questions
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•    Ability to multitask and manage workload efficiently in a dynamic environment
•    Takes initiative to investigate issues and proactively propose solutions or improvements
•    Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
•    Ability to run test automation scripts

Education
•    Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or Network Engineering