Urgent requirement of Network Services - Broadband Devices Tester- Contract - Melbourne
Requirements
Job Purpose:
- The Broadband Devices Tester is responsible for validating, testing, and ensuring the performance, quality, and stability of Customer Premises Equipment (CPE)—including modems, routers, gateways, Wi-Fi access points, and Set-Top Boxes.
- This role bridges the gap between raw hardware and end-user performance by simulating real-world network loads, troubleshooting firmware defects, and optimising wireless protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
Device & Firmware Validation:
- Execute automated and manual test plans for new CPE hardware, ONT/ONU modules, and cable modems to ensure flawless functional operations.
Network Protocol Testing:
- Verify embedded systems behavior using protocols such as TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, IPv4/IPv6, PPPoE, and TR-069/TR-369 remote management configurations.
Wi-Fi Performance Evaluation:
- Analyze wireless performance under varying conditions for Wi-Fi 6, 6E, and Wi-Fi 7 standards, checking for packet loss, signal drop-offs, and roaming throughput.
Automation & Scripting:
- Develop, run, and maintain test automation scripts using Python (Pytest) or Shell scripts to scale firmware regression testing.
Traffic Simulation & Debugging:
- Utilize traffic generation tools and packet sniffers to replicate multi-gigabit traffic loads, identifying bottlenecks and bufferbloat issues.
- Defect Lifecycle Management: Log detailed defect reports with system logs, Wireshark traces, and console outputs.
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams to reproduce and resolve core issues.
Required Qualifications & Experience Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Telecommunications, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience:
- 2–5 years of specialized experience in broadband device validation, ISP network engineering, or embedded system QA environments.
Technical Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of DOCSIS standards, GPON/FTTx network architectures, and IEEE 802.11 wireless specs.
Technical Skill Set & ToolsTesting Hardware:
- Traffic generators (Ixia, Spirent), Optical Power Meters (OPM), and attenuators.
Software Tools:
- Wireshark, iPerf, SNMP, SSH/Telnet clients, and Linux command-line utilities.
Automation Frameworks:
- Python (Pytest), Boardfarm, and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
Key CompetenciesAnalytical Thinking:
- Exceptional log analysis and system level troubleshooting capabilities.
Communication:
- Ability to cleanly document abstract software bugs for hardware vendors and development teams.
Adaptability:
- Eagerness to quickly learn next-generation consumer networking technologies.
Duration: 06 Months and possible extension
Eligibility: Australian/NZ Citizens/PR Holders only
