Role & seniority: Wi-Fi QA Engineer, mid-to-senior level (5+ years experience)

Stack/tools: WLAN protocols (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), security (WPA2/WPA3, 802.1X), extenders/mesh/steering (802.11k/v/r); test planning and execution; logs and traces (syslogs, packet captures); test management (JIRA); scripting for automation (Python, Shell); familiarity with automation frameworks and IEEE/WFA/WBA/IETF standards

Top 3 responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute test plans/cases for Wi-Fi features across telecom devices; perform functional, regression, system, and performance testing
Validate connectivity, throughput, roaming, band steering, IPv4/IPv6, DHCP/NAT/routing configurations; analyze logs and troubleshoot
Collaborate with product/development/support, report defects, and automate repetitive tests where possible

Must-have skills

5+ years in WLAN testing with 802.11a/ax, security protocols WPA2/WPA3, 802.1X
Experience with Wi-Fi extenders/mesh/steering protocols (802.11k/v/r)
Ability to characterize Wi-Fi behavior in new products and drive defect resolution
Strong collaboration with product/dev teams; familiarity with test automation and design/value validation
Experience documenting results in test reports and using bug trackers (e.g., JIRA)

Nice-to-haves

Advanced Wi-Fi test automation frameworks; knowledge of IEEE, WFA, WBA, IETF standards
Experience with IPv4/IPv6, DHCP, NAT, routing in telecom environments
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Full Description

Position: Wi-Fi QA Engineer (Telecom domain experience only)

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Onsite)

Work Type: C2C

Experience: 5+ Years

PETADATA hiring for an Wi-Fi QA Engineer (Telecom domain experience only) position for one of their clients.

Roles & Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases for Wi-Fi features across various telecom devices. Perform functional, regression, system, and performance testing on Wi-Fi-enabled telecom equipment (e.g., home gateways, CPEs). Validate connectivity, throughput, roaming, band steering, and other Wi-Fi features (2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz if applicable). Conduct testing in various network configurations including IPv4/IPv6, DHCP, NAT, and routing scenarios. Analyze logs (syslogs, packet captures) to identify and troubleshoot issues. Work closely with development, product, and support teams to report bugs and ensure timely resolution. Automate repetitive test cases where possible using scripting (Python, Shell, etc.). Document test results, issues, and recommendations in test reports and bug tracking systems (e.g., JIRA).

Required Skills

5+years of Experience with WLAN protocols (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) Expertise in security protocols (WPA2, WPA3, 802.1X) Familiarity with Wi-Fi extenders, mesh, and steering protocols (802.11k, 802.11v, 802.11r) Strong collaboration with Product and Development teams to define technical requirements Ability to characterize Wi-Fi behavior in new products and resolve engineering challenges Communication with tool development teams to optimize automation for new test features Review and validate design specifications, emphasizing product architecture, testability, and verification Assist in developing Quality Assurance strategies and methodologies for product testing Familiarity with advanced Wi-Fi test automation frameworks and industry standards (IEEE, WFA, WBA, IETF) Proactively identify and resolve product defects, driving issues to resolution.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science/electronics or related field

We offer a professional work environment and provide every opportunity for growth in the Information technology world.

Note

Candidates are required to attend Phone/video calls and in-person interviews. After the Selection, the candidate (He/She) should undergo all background checks on Education and Experience.

Please email your resume to jhansib@petadata.co

After carefully reviewing your experience and skills, one of our HR team members will contact you on the next steps.