Arlo
Sr. Wireless Systems Test Engineer
Carlsbad, CA · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 16 days ago
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About the role
- You will work closely with hardware, firmware, software, ODM and vendors engineering teams to ensure robust wireless performance, reliability, and interoperability across a wide range of deployment scenarios.
- This role requires strong technical expertise in wireless technologies, system-level debugging, automation, and test methodology development.
- We're committed to inclusivity and selecting the strongest candidate-no matter their background.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, development, and execution of comprehensive wireless system test plans for new product development and sustaining engineering.
- Perform wireless system validation in both controlled RF environments and real-world deployment scenarios.
- Develop and execute performance, reliability, interoperability, stress, roaming, coexistence, and regression test plans.
- Collaborate closely with Hardware, Firmware, Software, ODM, and Product teams to resolve cross-functional issues and drive product quality.
- Create clear and comprehensive test reports, test documentation, and quality metrics using Jira, Confluence, and other engineering tools.
- Design and improve wireless test fixtures, RF test setups, and lab automation to increase testing efficiency and repeatability.
- Drive continuous improvements in test processes, quality metrics, and engineering best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience.
- 7+ years of experience in wireless system testing, validation, or wireless product development.
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, MQTT, TLS, and related protocols.
- Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, wireless system architecture, and troubleshooting methodologies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional engineering teams.
Nice to have
- Experience with one or more of the following wireless technologies:
- Current/Power Analyzers (Keysight or equivalent)
Skills
- Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
- Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
- Thread and Matter
- Zigbee
- Z-Wave
- Sub-GHz (915/868 MHz)
- Experience with RF and electrical test equipment:
- Spectrum Analyzers
- Signal Generators
- Vector Network Analyzers (VNA)
- Oscilloscopes
- RF Power Meters
Benefits
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks, tools, and test infrastructure to improve test coverage and efficiency.
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