WIFI Engineer

Job Title: WIFI Engineer

Location: Philadelphia, PA

On Contract role

Job Description:

•                   Strong understanding of 802.11 Wi-Fi standards, RF fundamentals, and wireless security protocols.

•                   Experience working with Wi-Fi routers, extenders, and mesh networking solutions.

•                   Experience working with band steering and cloud managed Wi-Fi solution.

•                   Experience working with roaming protocols like 802.11 KVR and AP/Extender configuration.

•                   Proficiency in network debugging, packet analysis, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with attention to details

•                   Experience with test automation using Python, shell scripting or similar tools.

•                   Experience with industry standard Wi-Fi test tools like Veri wave, IXIA Chariot, Alethea, Spirent and packet debuggers like Wireshark and Omni peek.

•                   Experience in developing test strategies and executing it with automation or manual testing

•                   Basic knowledge of networking protocols like TCP/IP, DHCP, RADIUS etc.

Responsibilities:

•                   Design, develop and execute test plans for Wifi routers, extenders, and mesh networking solutions.

•                   Perform functional, performance and stress testing to evaluate Wi-Fi range, throughput, and reliability

•                   Perform Wi-Fi roaming performance using 802.11k and 802.11v to ensure seamless handoff between devices

•                   Test and analyze the Wi-Fi extenders for coverage optimization, latency and backhaul performance.

•                   Utilize Wi-Fi testing tools (Wireshark, iperf, etc.) to capture and analyze network performance

•                   stay updated with Wifi6/6E/7 advancements and integrate best practices into test strategies.

Job Title: Wi-Fi Engineer with CWNA certification and Testing

Location: Philadelphia, PA

On Contract role

Job Description:

•                   Basic Wi-Fi technologies, RF fundamentals, networking concepts(IP addressing, VLANs, DHCP etc.)

•                   Passion for learning.

•                   Strong problem-solving abilities and teamwork

•                   Any networking certification is preferred(like Certified wireless network administration(CWNA)) but not required