Wi-Fi Engineer

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posted 1 day ago | Updated 1 day ago

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Wifi routers
extenders

Job Details

Hello

Greetings,

We are looking for Wi-Fi Engineer, and the following below are more detailed description of the job. Please let me know your interest and reply to me with your updated resume.

Title: Wi-Fi Engineer leading the Mesh Dev QA Team

Location: Philadelphia-onsite

Client: Comcast / Capgemini

Position: 2

Duration: Long Term

Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of 802.11 Wi-Fi standards, RF fundamentals, and wireless security protocols.
  • Experience working with Wi-Fi routers, extenders, and mesh networking solutions.
  • Experience working with roaming protocols like 802.11 KVR and AP/Extender configuration.
  • Hands-on experience with test automation using Python, shell scripting, or similar tools, including developing reusable test frameworks, automating test execution.
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and test management tools is a plus.
  • Proficiency in network debugging, packet analysis, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with attention to details
  • Experience with industry standard Wi-Fi test tools like Veri wave, IXIA Chariot, Alethea, Spirent and packet debuggers like Wireshark and Omni peek.
  • Experience in developing test strategies and executing it with automation or manual testing
  • Basic knowledge of networking protocols like TCP/IP, DHCP, RADIUS etc.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop and execute test plans for Wifi routers, extenders, and mesh networking solutions.
  • Perform functional, performance and stress testing to evaluate Wi-Fi range, throughput, and reliability
  • Perform Wi-Fi roaming performance using 802.11k and 802.11v to ensure seamless handoff between devices
  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Python, shell scripting, or similar tools.
  • Collaborate with development and QA teams to identify automation opportunities and improve test coverage.
  • Troubleshoot and optimize existing automation frameworks and test suites for better reliability and efficiency.
  • Test and analyze the Wi-Fi extenders for coverage optimization, latency and backhaul performance.
  • Utilize Wi-Fi testing tools (Wireshark, iperf, etc.) to capture and analyze network performance
  • stay updated with Wifi6/6E/7 advancements and integrate best practices into test strategies.
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