Sr. Wireless System Test Engineer (Contractor)

Arlo Technologies • Carlsbad, CA

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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 create detailed wireless test reports using MS Office, Jira, and Confluence, and log and track issues using tools like Jira and Confluence. You will also contribute to the design and development of wireless test systems and fixtures. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Chipset vendors, firmware, and software groups, is essential 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, and Spectrum Analyzers.
• Creating detailed wireless test reports using MS Office, Jira, and Confluence.
• 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