Overview — Wi-Fi Engineer role and opportunity

We are seeking a Wi-Fi Engineer with 3 to 5 years of experience in networking and wireless technologies to join a long term team in Philadelphia, PA. This role is ideal for an engineer who understands 802.11 WLAN technologies and IP protocols and who enjoys hands-on troubleshooting, test automation, and collaborating with product and development teams to deliver high performance consumer and broadband products.

Why this Wi-Fi Engineer role matters

As a Wi-Fi Engineer you will influence product quality and architecture by designing test strategies, reproducing complex defects, and helping to define verification standards. You will work with cross functional teams and technology partners to ensure that wireless performance meets real world customer expectations.

Key responsibilities for the Wi-Fi Engineer

• Collaborate closely with Product and Development teams to identify product and technical requirements.

• Resolve engineering investigations including identifying, reproducing, and resolving product defects.

• Review and verify requirements and design specifications for validity in overall product design with emphasis on architecture, testability and verification.

• Assist in developing Quality Assurance test philosophies and methodologies and identify viable test strategies to support testing product functionality.

• Work with advanced Wi-Fi test automation frameworks and track industry trends from IEEE, WFA, WBA, and IETF.

• Assist in identification and resolution of problems and defects and drive issues to closure.

• Support automated product test environments and contribute to test automation and maintenance as needed.

• Coordinate with vendor and technology partner teams to drive architecture decisions and troubleshoot issues.

• Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance with variable schedules as necessary.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required qualifications and skills

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.

• 3 to 5 years of experience in networking and wireless technologies.

• Solid understanding of 802.11 WLAN technologies and IP protocols.

• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause-analysis skills.

• Moderate scripting knowledge to support test automation and analysis.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work with cross functional teams and external partners.

Preferred experience and optional skills

• Experience with home networking protocols and technologies such as Bluetooth, Matter, and Wi-Fi.

• Familiarity with broadband product test including DOCSIS, Ethernet, and cable modem standards.

• Hands-on experience with device and consumer product testing, ideally in high performance applications.

• Background in automated product test environments and test automation maintenance.

• Familiarity with data science tools and programming languages to support analytics and test result processing.

• Experience working with technology partners and vendor teams to influence architecture and troubleshooting.

What success looks like in this Wi-Fi Engineer role

Success means reproducible and timely resolution of reported wireless issues, measurable improvements in product test coverage and automation, positive cross functional feedback on collaboration, and contributions to a robust test strategy that reduces customer-impacting defects.

Compensation and work model

This is a long term position based in Philadelphia, PA. The employer will share compensation details during the interview process. The role may require flexible hours to accommodate testing windows and collaboration across time zones.

Ready to Apply?

If you are a results oriented Wi-Fi Engineer who enjoys reducing defect escape, improving test automation, and working across product teams, we encourage you to apply now. Check out other positions or Let’s discuss your next career move to see how this opportunity aligns with your goals.
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FAQs — Wi-Fi Engineer

1. What is the primary responsibility of the Wi-Fi Engineer?
   The primary responsibility is to validate and improve wireless performance by identifying and resolving product defects and contributing to test strategies and automation.

2. What experience level is required?
   The role requires 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in networking and wireless technologies.

3. Is a specific degree required?
   A BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related technical field is required.

4. Which wireless standards should I know?
   A solid understanding of 802.11 WLAN family of standards is expected along with IP networking fundamentals.

5. Do I need scripting skills?
   Moderate scripting skills are required to support test automation and data analysis.

6. What testing frameworks will I use?
   Familiarity with Wi-Fi test automation frameworks and test lab environments is preferred. Specific tools will be discussed during interviews.

7. Is hands-on device testing part of the role?
   Yes, hands-on device testing and reproducing defects on consumer products is a core responsibility.

8. Is this role onsite or remote?
   The role is based in Philadelphia, PA. Occasional flexibility may be required for testing windows and partner coordination.

9. Will I work with vendors and partners?
   Yes, you will collaborate with technology partners and vendor teams to solve architectural and interoperability issues.

10. Are broadband standards like DOCSIS relevant?
    Experience with DOCSIS and cable modem standards is a plus but not mandatory.

11. What soft skills are important?
    Strong communication, collaboration, and problem solving skills are critical.

12. How do I apply?
    Use the internal apply link in this posting or reach out via the LinkedIn contact link provided.

13. What tools or platforms are commonly used?
    Expect to use Wi-Fi analyzers, packet capture tools, test automation frameworks, and common scripting languages.

14. Are there opportunities to work on automation?
    Yes, the role supports work on test automation and improving automated test environments.

15. What are employer expectations for attendance?
    Regular and consistent attendance is required with a variable schedule when necessary for testing or partner meetings.