Wifi Connectivity Validation Engineer

WiFi Connectivity Validation Engineer

Irvine, California, United States

Do you have a passion for taking on big challenges? Do you love pushing the limits of what's considered feasible? As part of our Wireless Hardware group, you'll be responsible for bringing groundbreaking wireless connectivity to the world. Together, our goal is to ensure nothing stands in the way of our customers' connections with their devices. Join us and help build world-renowned wireless systems that connect customers to their world like never before.

Responsibilities

• You will develop and execute comprehensive test methodologies for validating connectivity performance of state-of-the-art WiFi systems.
• Working closely with design engineers and system integration/test engineers, you will define requirements, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive system optimization.
• Your responsibilities will span from automation framework development to hands-on lab testing, ensuring thorough validation of PHY/MAC functionality while maintaining robust test infrastructure for ongoing regression and continuous integration efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering; Master's or Ph.D. preferred.
• Strong knowledge of wireless communication systems and IEEE 802.11 standards (a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be).
• Hands-on experience testing and validating WiFi systems in laboratory environments.
• Proven experience developing and automating tests for wireless systems, with demonstrated ability to create robust, scalable test frameworks.
• Proficiency with RF test equipment, including signal analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and WiFi signaling testers. Experience with CMW500 or equivalent platforms is a plus.
• Familiarity with network analysis and debugging tools such as protocol analyzers, Wireshark, iperf, and similar utilities.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Shell scripting, Perl, JavaScript, and/or C#, with emphasis on test automation and data analysis.
• Experience in configuring and controlling access points (APs) and understanding of AP-client interactions is a plus.

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