Wi-Fi Infrastructure Test Engineer

Capgemini•Berwyn, PA

1d•$87,677 - $116,902•Onsite

About The Position

Capgemini is seeking a highly skilled Wi-Fi Infrastructure Test Engineer to join our team and support the validation, testing, and optimization of enterprise wireless networking solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Wi-Fi infrastructure testing, wireless network troubleshooting, and rack build-outs of Wi-Fi networking equipment. This role requires strong technical expertise in Wi-Fi protocols, network performance analysis, and test automation using Python. The successful candidate will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining wireless test environments, executing functional and performance testing, identifying issues, and partnering with engineering teams to ensure the delivery of stable, high-performing Wi-Fi solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in Wi-Fi Infrastructure Testing, including rack build-out and deployment of networking equipment.
Strong understanding of Wi-Fi protocols and wireless networking principles, including 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Strong Python programming skills with experience developing network-focused applications, automation tools, or test frameworks.
Experience performing Wi-Fi testing, wireless infrastructure validation, and performance analysis.
Hands-on experience troubleshooting Wi-Fi networking issues and identifying root causes.
Strong working knowledge of network analysis tools such as Wireshark for packet inspection, protocol analysis, and debugging.
Knowledge of wireless authentication and security protocols, including: WPA2, WPA3, EAP, and 802.1X Authentication
Experience conducting real-time traffic analysis and network performance optimization.
Familiarity with Linux/Unix operating systems and environments used for network tool deployment and testing.
Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E technologies.
Knowledge of wireless controllers, enterprise access points, and cloud-managed networking solutions.
Experience with automated test environments and CI/CD testing methodologies.
Familiarity with tools such as iPerf, IxChariot, Spirent, or similar network performance testing platforms.
Industry certifications such as CWNA, CWNP, CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent wireless/networking certifications.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for enterprise Wi-Fi infrastructure solutions.
Build, configure, and maintain wireless networking test environments, including rack installation and integration of access points, controllers, switches, routers, and other networking equipment.
Perform functional, interoperability, scalability, performance, and reliability testing of Wi-Fi infrastructure.
Validate wireless networking features across supported Wi-Fi standards, including 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax.
Analyze network traffic and packet captures using tools such as Wireshark to identify, diagnose, and resolve network issues.
Troubleshoot Wi-Fi connectivity, roaming, authentication, throughput, latency, and performance-related issues.
Develop and enhance test automation tools and scripts using Python to improve test efficiency and coverage.
Conduct real-time traffic analysis, network monitoring, and performance optimization testing.
Validate wireless security protocols and authentication mechanisms, including WPA2, WPA3, EAP, and related security standards.
Collaborate closely with software, firmware, hardware, and systems engineering teams to investigate defects and perform root cause analysis.
Document test results, defects, troubleshooting findings, and performance metrics.
Support continuous improvement initiatives for test methodologies, automation frameworks, and lab infrastructure.