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Network Services Broadband Devices Tester- Contract Melbourne

Network Services Broadband Devices Tester- Contract Melbourne

Hastha Solutions • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
4 hours ago
Job description

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:

  • Bachelors degree or Diploma in Telecommunications Electronics Engineering Computer Science or a related field.

Experience:

  • 25 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


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Required Skills:

Network Services - Broadband Devices Tester- Contract - Melbourne


Required Education:

BE


Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1

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Network Services Broadband Devices Tester- Contract Melbourne • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia