Senior Wireless Network Test Engineer - TX / CA

Nexiva • Austin, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Network Test Engineer to lead testing and qualification for network devices and infrastructure. The role designs, implements, and executes comprehensive test plans for carrier-grade networking equipment, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability. It involves building and troubleshooting complex, multi-vendor networking lab environments that mimic live networks, validating service-provider networking solutions, and collaborating with Network Engineering, QA, and operations teams to resolve complex issues. The position is a 6+ month contract and is described as hybrid, based in Mountain View, California, or Austin, Texas. Remote work may be considered for a very strong candidate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience testing and qualifying carrier-grade telecom equipment, including routers and switches.
• Hands-on experience with wireless technologies, specifically mmWave and E-band point-to-point technologies.
• Practical understanding of radio-frequency performance indicators including Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR), Bit Error Rate (BER), and Receive Signal Level (RSL).
• Strong hands-on knowledge of L2/L3 protocols: Ethernet, VLANs, IP, MPLS, BGP, and QoS.
• Ability to set up, configure, and troubleshoot complex, large-scale network environments across multi-vendor platforms.
• Hands-on experience with traffic generators and analyzers, such as Ixia/Keysight and OTDR.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• PON testing experience, including OLT/ONT bring-up and validation.
• Proficiency in Python for test automation, using Pytest or similar frameworks.
• Working knowledge of ESM, OLT, PON, and ONT testing.
• Knowledge of Linux-based test environments and shell scripting.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and test integration.
• Familiarity with OSS and BSS systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and execute comprehensive test plans for networking equipment and features.
• Set up, configure, and troubleshoot complex, multi-vendor networking lab environments that mimic live networks.
• Validate performance, scalability, and reliability of service-provider networking solutions.
• Perform traffic generation and analysis using tools such as Ixia/Keysight and OTDR.
• Collaborate with Network Engineering, QA, and operations teams to identify, debug, and resolve complex issues.
• Document test cases, results, and defects clearly and in detail.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior