Sr. Wireless System Test Engineer (Contractor)

Arlo • Carlsbad, CA

13h

About The Position

Arlo Inc. is looking for a skilled and self-motivated Senior Wireless System Test Engineer to join our RF/Wireless team. This is a fixed term, 12-month contract position. As a Sr. Wireless System Test Engineer, you will participate in conducting wireless product testing in controlled wireless environments and under real-world conditions. You will utilize tools such as Wireshark, Iperf, Keysight Current Analyzers, and Spectrum Analyzers. You will also create detailed wireless test reports and log/track issues using tools like MS Office, Jira, and Confluence. The role involves contributing to the design and development of wireless test systems and fixtures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams including Chipset vendors, firmware, and software groups to ensure test coverage and product quality.

Requirements

• BSEE, MSEE, or equivalent experience.
• In-depth understanding of telecommunications and wireless/cellular systems.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, MQTT, and experience with Wireshark log analysis.
• At least 5 years of experience, either professional or academic.
• Self-motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and able to work independently.
• Proficiency in analyzing wireless traffic using tools like Wireshark.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of one or more wireless standards, including: WLAN (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), SubG, Thread, Z-Wave, Cellular (3G/4G/5G), DECT, and Bluetooth (BT).
• Basic soldering and assembly skills.
• Experience with basic RF/wireless test equipment, including Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Vector Network Analyzers, RF High-Impedance Probes, Function Generators, Oscilloscopes, and Multimeters.
• Python scripting, NI LabVIEW, OmniPeek/Wireshark, and other test automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Conducting wireless product testing in controlled wireless environments.
• Performing wireless product testing under real-world conditions.
• Utilizing tools such as Wireshark, Iperf, Keysight Current Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, and others.
• Creating detailed wireless test reports using MS Office, Jira, Confluence, and other tools.
• Log and track issues using tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Contributing to the design and development of wireless test systems and fixtures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Chipset vendor, firmware, and software groups to ensure test coverage and product quality.

Benefits

• We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, who are pregnant or have a related medical condition, or who have sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
• Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree