Wi-Fi Test & Automation Engineer

Job Title: Wi-Fi Test & Automation EngineerJob Location: Philadelphia, PA (On-site/Hybrid as per Client Policy)Job Duration: 1+ Year | Possible CTHJob Type: Contract / Contract-to-HireExperience Required: 5-8+ YearsIndustry Focus: Wireless Networking & Broadband HardwareJob Overview: The Wi-Fi Test & Automation Engineer is responsible for ensuring the seamless end-to-end user experience of next-generation networking hardware, including gateways and Wi-Fi extenders. This role blends deep wireless domain expertise with advanced software automation. You will be tasked with validating cutting-edge Wi-Fi standards and mesh technologies while developing robust automation frameworks to drive efficiency in the testing lifecycle.Core Competencies: Candidates must demonstrate advanced proficiency in the following "Must-Have" areas:Wireless Standards: Expert knowledge of 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E) protocols.Automation Development: Proficiency in building and maintaining frameworks using Java and CucumberNetworking Protocols: Deep understanding of TCP/UDP, IPv4/IPv6, DHCP, DNS, NAT, and Band Steering.Testing Methodologies: Proven experience in Functional, Regression, Interoperability, and Performance testing for broadband hardware.Key Responsibilities:End-to-End Validation: Lead the testing of gateways and home networking devices, focusing on mesh networking, roaming capabilities, and wireless backhaul stability.Automation Strategy: Design and implement scalable automation test scripts to increase coverage and integrate testing into existing CI/CD pipelinesAdvanced Troubleshooting: Analyze and debug complex issues across the end-to-end network stack, performing deep-dive root cause analysis on connectivity failures.Collaboration & Quality: Partner with Architecture and Product teams to identify quality gaps early in the development cycle, ensuring stable and high-quality software releases.Technical Mentorship: Provide guidance to junior engineers and contribute to the overarching test strategy at a feature and product level.Technical Depth:Hardware Environments: Experience testing Wi-Fi extenders and gateways in complex interference environments.Performance Metrics: Validation of throughput, latency, and signal strength across various frequency bands.Compliance & Standards: Ensuring hardware adheres to global wireless connectivity standards and interoperability requirements.Professional Closing: We are seeking a detail-oriented engineer who is passionate about the future of wireless connectivity. If you possess the technical rigor to break complex systems and the automation skills to fix them, we encourage you to apply for this Philadelphia-based role.

Created: 2026-05-09