Wi-Fi System Test Engineer

Nordic Semiconductor is hiring a Wi-Fi System Test Engineer in Hyderabad, India. Level rates it ; you can apply on Nordic Semiconductor.

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About the job

We are seeking an experienced Wi-Fi System Test Engineer with deep expertise in Wi-Fi standards, test execution, and scripting. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Wi-Fi protocol testing, sniffer analysis, automation, and test-bed setup. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality deliverables and robust product performance. Join us to bring your testing expertise, automation skills, and passion for quality into a highly collaborative, high-impact engineering team, and help shape the next generation Wi‑Fi solutions!

Key responsibilities

Conduct testing and analysis for WLAN technologies including 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be.
Verify and analyze WLAN features such as WPA/WPA2/WPA3, WPS, WMM, u-APSD, and 802.1x authentication schemes.
Develop and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and test reports.
Design and implement test beds based on specifications and industry standards.
Use network analyzers (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump) to debug, isolate, and resolve issues.
Collaborate with development teams in an Agile environment to ensure timely delivery of quality releases.
Contribute to test automation using Python and support test tools/scripts written in shell scripting.
Communicate findings, risks, and recommendations clearly through written reports and verbal presentations.

Key Qualifications

5 to 10 years of hands-on experience in the Wi-Fi domain.
Solid knowledge of WLAN protocols and standards: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be.
Deep understanding of security and QoS features: WPA/WPA2/WPA3, WPS, WMM, u-APSD, 802.1x.
Proficiency in Python, C, and shell scripting.
Experience in creating detailed test plans and analyzing test reports.
Ability to design and deploy test beds from standards documentation.
Hands-on experience with network analyzers for debugging and root cause analysis.
Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Working for Nordic

Working at Nordic, you will be inspired and supported to develop yourself. Our teams enjoy a professional and informal working environment. We value and encourage the continuous development of skills and expertise to the highest levels. We are proud of our Norwegian heritage, our highly skilled international workforce, and our world-leading innovation.

We offer a variety of tasks and projects, and the possibility to work alongside some of the world’s most renowned experts within their field. We encourage our employees to question the established and innovate while expecting professionalism, commitment, and the will to learn.   

Benefits

Competitive salary with short- and long-term incentive plan
Flexible working hours
Medical insurance
Family-friendly policies, insurances, and benefits

Practical details

Location: Hyderabad, India

Please note that this position might be subject to a background check.

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Wi-Fi System Test Engineer at Nordic Semiconductor rates 24 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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