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WiFi Test Engineer - Wireless Validation

cybercodersCoatesville, PA

yesterday

Occupations

Validation EngineersTelecommunications Engineering SpecialistsSoftware Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

Industries

Wireless Telecommunications CarriersComputer Systems Design ServicesAgents for Wireless Telecommunications Services
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About the role

A leading engineering and technology organization is seeking a hands-on WiFi Test Engineer to help validate and optimize next-gen wireless networking solutions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with WLAN technologies, building test environments, analyzing network behavior, and partnering with development teams to deliver high-performance, reliable connectivity. You will play a critical role in validating cutting-edge Wi-Fi products across real-world deployment scenarios, helping ensure industry-leading wireless performance, stability, and user experience.
What You'll Do:
  • Develop and execute Wi-Fi test plans covering functionality, performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Validate WLAN implementations across 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be standards
  • Verify Wi-Fi security features including WPA2, WPA3, and 802.1X authentication
  • Evaluate mesh networking, roaming, band steering, and extender functionality
  • Build and maintain wireless test labs and validation environments
  • Perform throughput, latency, congestion, and stress testing
  • Capture and analyze wireless traffic using packet analyzers and protocol analysis tools
  • Investigate failures, identify root causes, and collaborate with engineering teams to drive resolutions
  • Document test results, defects, and performance findings
Required Qualifications:
  • Strong hands-on experience testing wireless networking products
  • Deep knowledge of WLAN protocols and Wi-Fi standards (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
  • Experience validating Wi-Fi security implementations including WPA2, WPA3, and 802.1XFamiliarity with mesh networking, roaming, steering, and extender technologies
  • Experience performing performance, throughput, stability, and stress testing
  • Strong packet capture and protocol analysis skills
  • Working knowledge of Linux environments
  • Basic scripting or programming experience
  • Experience using wireless test equipment such as Ixia, spectrum analyzers, attenuators, or similar tools
Preferred Background:
  • Experience testing enterprise-grade Wi-Fi infrastructure or broadband networking solutions
  • Experience with large-scale wireless deployments
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical capabilities
  • Ability to work effectively with software, firmware, and systems engineering teams
Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, vision, & prescription plans
  • Dependant FSAPTO, Holidays, & Sick Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Competitive 401(k) match with Safe Harbor Plan
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Senior

Location

Coatesville, PA

Occupation

Validation Engineers

Industry

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers

Posted

yesterday

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