Network Services - Broadband Devices Tester- Contract - Melbourne

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

Email: jobs@hasthasolutions.com