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Wifi Test Engineer

Company:
Global Connect Technologies
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Posted:
June 27, 2025
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Description:

Role Summary

We’re seeking a driven and technically adept Junior OPS engineer to join our WLAN testing team. This role focuses on hands-on testing, analysis, and development across a wide range of Wi Fi standards, security protocols, and mesh/extender technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and run test beds for WLAN standards

Validate security protocols: WPA2, WPA3, and 802.1X

Work with Wi Fi extenders/mesh, implementing protocols like 802.11k and 802.11v.

Develop test strategies: performance, throughput, stability, stress testing.

Build tools/scripts to automate Wi Fi testing (on Linux systems, coding in languages like Python, C/C++, or Bash).

Capture and analyze Wi Fi traffic using sniffers like Wireshark, OmniPeek, and RF tools.

Operate spectrum analyzers, Ixia, Spirent, attenuators, RF test gear.

Document findings, debug test issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams for resolution.

Essential Requirements

Practical experience with WLAN protocols: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax. Working knowledge of security measures: WPA2, WPA3, and 802.1X.

Familiarity with mesh/extender protocols: 802.11k, 802.11v.

Strong grasp of test bed architecture and strategy formulation.

Linux proficiency and solid software development skills.

Ability to use packet capture tools effectively

Hands-on experience with test equipment: spectrum analyzers, OmniPeek, Ixia, Spirent, attenuators, RF enclosures.

Strong analytical, debugging, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Communications, or related technical field.

0–3 years of relevant experience—fresh graduates with internships/project work in Wi Fi testing are welcome.

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