SW TEST/VALIDATION ENGINEER
NXP Semiconductors • pune, Maharashtra, India
Role & seniority
- WLAN/Wi-Fi test engineer (mid to senior level)
Stack/tools
Protocols/standards: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/e/w, WPA2/WPA3, EAP
Networking and RF concepts: analog/digital modulation, RF transceivers, OFDM, MIMO, beamforming
Analysis/traffic/tools: Omnipeek, Wireshark, tcpdump, iperf, chariot
Utilities: supplicant, hostapd, RADIUS servers, logcat
OS environments: Linux, RTOS, Windows, Android
Scripting/programming: Python, TCL, Perl
Testing: test plan design, test bed creation/management, baseline test setup
Validation: FW/Wi-Fi test on NXP chipsets
Top 3 responsibilities
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Validate 802.11 WLAN protocols/firmware on NXP chipsets; ensure compliance with PHY/MAC specs
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Develop and execute test plans; perform functional/performance bug detection; automate test cases
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Create/manage test beds and baseline environments; maintain test artifacts and reproducible processes
Must-have skills
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Deep knowledge of 802.11 PHY/MAC (a/b/g/n/ac/ax) and wireless networking
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WLAN security expertise (WPA2/WPA3, EAP)
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Strong debugging and analysis skills; proficient with Wireshark, tcpdump, logcat
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Experience across Linux, RTOS, Windows, Android
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Test plan authoring, manual and automated testing, bug isolation
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Scripting: Python, TCL, Perl
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Familiarity with RF concepts (OFDM, MIMO, modulation)
Nice-to-haves
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Prior test automation experience; more automation scripting
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Experience with iperf/chariot, hostapd, supplicant, RADIUS
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Knowledge of RF measurement an
Full Description
Good knowledge of Wi-Fi protocols and standards like 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/e/w Good working knowledge on WLAN security like WPA2/WPA3. Enterprise security with different EAP types Good understanding of Analog & Digital modulation and networking concepts. Working knowledge on analysis tools like Omnipeek, Wireshark. Traffic tools like iperf and chariot. Tools and utilities like supplicant, hostapd, RADIUS Servers Good debugging skills and hands on with tools like TCPdump, logcat etc. Have experience of working on different operating systems like Linux, RTOS, Windows and Android. Experience in test plan writing, executing and finding functional/performance related bugs Experience in test bed Creation/Management, Baseline Test setup. Knowledge on scripting languages like python, TCL, perl. Good written and verbal communications. Validation of 802.11 WLAN Protocol/Wi-Fi on NXP Chipsets. Wi-Fi Knowledge Understanding of wireless networks and networking in general a must. Strong understanding of 802.11 wireless test methodologies and tools. Good understanding of IEEE 802.11a,g,b,n,ac,ax PHY & MAC layer specifications. Understanding of wireless networks and networking in general a must. Strong knowledge in Analog/Digital wireless communication systems & theories (RF Transceivers, OFDM, Modulations, MIMO, Beam-forming, etc.). Previous test automation/Scripting experience is preferred. Experience in Test plan writing, executing, Finding functional/performance related bugs, Automating test cases. Experience in both Manual & Automation execution of test cases. Test bed Creation/Management, Baseline Test setup More information about NXP in India... #LI-29f4 NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit www.nxp.com Bright Minds. Bright Futures. We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills. Commitment At NXP. We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality. Thank you for considering a career at NXP. To help you prepare for the different steps in our hiring process, see the following useful advice and tips. Are you already an NXP employee? Do not apply here. Instead, you must apply via our internal career page. Thank you for your interest in supporting our recruitment efforts. Please note that NXP operates under a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for all recruitment activities. Any candidate profiles or resume submitted without a prior written agreement or explicit request from our Talent Acquisition team will be considered unsolicited. Such submissions will be deemed free of any obligations, and no fees will be paid by NXP or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or divisions - regardless of whether the candidate is hired, either coincidentally or otherwise. Thank you for your understanding.