Description
Title: Wi-Fi Test Engineer
Location: Herndon, VA
Type: Contract
Duration: 6 months
Job Description:
Our client, a leading provider of cable and telephony services, is seeking several Wi-Fi Test Engineers for its Herndon, VA location. Candidate will test the new WiFi Access Points that will be deployed in 2Q 2012 and ensure they seamlessly weave into the currently-deployed infrastructure. Testing includes functional and end to end testing of WiFi Access Points, writing test scripts (using VeriWave testing platform) to automate verification of Wi-Fi radio functionalities and end to end performance, and identify any access point related operational impacts of the Wi-Fi solution. This testing and automation will be done in collaboration with a third-party test organization.
Other duties will include:
- Wireless network engineering, testing, network design, software, or systems test resulting in the successful delivery of quality WiFi products.
- Providing Engineering Support & Product Support to implementation team.
- Evaluate (drive) test data to identify performance areas.
- Recommend RF solutions and carrying out changes to improve network performance.
- Support RF system introduction process.
- Should have good knowledge of various governmental regulation.
Required Skills:
- 5-6 years experience designing, deploying, configuring, supporting, troubleshooting, debugging and administering some of the following: Wireless LAN products and technologies, Wireless Access Points (LWAPP a plus), Wireless Client Associations, Wireless Controllers.
- Deep knowledge of 802.11 protocol both at the physical and MAC layer. Solid working experience with 802.11a/b/g/i standards and knowledge of 802.11n.
- Experience with rate adaptation algorithms, datapath queuing systems, MIMO systems.
- WiFi product development using industry leading WiFi chipsets.
- Good understanding of OFDM and associate modulation schemes.
- Familiar with current wireless physical and MAC layer test tools and methodologies.
- Strong IP Networking protocol knowledge.
- Knowledge of 802.1Q Trunking, 802.1x, WPA WPA 2.
- Understanding of RF transmissions & antenna behavior.
- WLAN Security in the areas of authentication, encryption, RADIUS, AAA authentication, EAP, PSK, etc.
- Linux system administration and configuration experience.
- Solid understanding of TCP/IP, IGMP, and Routing (Layer 2 & 3 communication).
* W2 only; No third party or 1099 candidates.*
- Client will not accept subcontractors
- Test Scripts
- Wireless
- TCP/IP
- Routers
- 3G Wireless
- Wireless LAN
- Test Cases
- Cisco Routers
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- and Life Insurance for Full-time W2 Consultants.
- Supplemental Disability and Long-Term Care Insurance
- Dependent Care Assistance.
- 401(k) with Roth feature.
- Free E-learning Courses