Job Description

Tittle: Lead Wi-Fi Test Engineer

Job Location: Philadelphia PA (onsite/hybrid)

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Lead Wi-Fi Test Engineer to join our team, with a focus on all aspects of testing pioneering networking products. This role will involve testing Wi-Fi protocols, crafting, implementing, and automating test cases for various Wi-Fi solutions, including routers, extenders, and mesh networks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement comprehensive test plans for Wi-Fi routers, extenders, and mesh networking solutions, ensuring high-quality performance and reliability.
• Perform functional, performance, and stress testing to evaluate Wi-Fi range, efficiency, and reliability across various conditions.
• Test and optimize Wi-Fi roaming performance using protocols like 802.11k and 802.11v to ensure flawless device handoff.
• Conduct detailed testing and analysis of Wi-Fi extenders, focusing on coverage optimization, latency, and backhaul performance.
• Apply Wi-Fi testing tools (Wireshark, iperf, etc.) to collect and analyze network performance and integrate Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 advancements into standard testing processes.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of Wi-Fi solutions with evolving industry standards.

Required Skills:

• Hands-on experience working with Wi-Fi routers, extenders, and mesh networking solutions.
• 5+ years of experience with 802.11 Wi-Fi standards, RF fundamentals, and wireless security protocols (including standards, security, functional testing, and performance testing).
• Strong proficiency in network debugging, packet analysis, and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven experience as a technical lead with hands-on involvement in testing activities.
• Expertise in test automation using Python, shell scripting, or similar tools.
• Experience in developing and performing test strategies, including both automated and manual testing.
• Basic knowledge of networking protocols, such as TCP/IP, DHCP, RADIUS, etc.
• Experience with band steering and cloud-managed Wi-Fi solutions.
• Experience with roaming protocols like 802.11 KVR and AP/Extender configuration.
• Familiarity with industry-standard Wi-Fi test tools (e.g., VeriWave, IXIA Chariot, Alethea, Spirent) and packet debuggers like Wireshark and OmniPeek.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both offshore and onshore teams.
• Experience in performing stress testing is highly desired.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued and respected. We encourage candidates from a diverse group of backgrounds to apply, including individuals who are underrepresented in technology fields. Our team thrives on diverse perspectives, and we believe that fostering an inclusive culture drives innovation and success.

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Life at Capgemini

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:

• Flexible work
• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
• Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
• Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Disaster Relief

About Capgemini Engineering

World leader in engineering and R&D services, Capgemini Engineering combines its broad industry knowledge and cutting-edge technologies in digital and software to support the convergence of the physical and digital worlds. Coupled with the capabilities of the rest of the Group, it helps clients to accelerate their journey towards Intelligent Industry. Capgemini Engineering has more than 55,000 engineer and scientist team members in over 30 countries across sectors including Aeronautics, Space, Defense, Naval, Automotive, Rail, Infrastructure & Transportation, Energy, Utilities & Chemicals, Life Sciences, Communications, Semiconductor & Electronics, Industrial & Consumer, Software & Internet.

Capgemini Engineering is an integral part of the Capgemini Group, a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided every day by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion.

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Disclaimer

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.

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