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Job Description

Hybrid:

_This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to_ _the Cole Engineering Center Podium location_ _three times per week (Tues. Wed., Thurs.), at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business]._

We are looking for a **_Senior Wireless Test Engineer_** to specialize in testing and validating Wi-Fi, BLE, Bluetooth, and UWB technologies. This role involves developing, executing, and automating test plans while ensuring high-quality product performance. The ideal candidate will have expertise in wireless standards, testing methodologies, and hands-on experience with relevant test equipment.

Job Requirements:

+ Experience in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, BLE technologies.

+ Script and parser developer, with strong automation skills for testing and validation of wireless technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, BLE, and UWB).

+ Write Test Plans

+ Conduct comprehensive testing of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, BLE, and UWB connectivity, including stress tests, performance benchmarking, and interoperability assessments with a variety of devices.

+ Extensive experience with CAN, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and software tools (e.g., test automation frameworks) to perform hands-on testing and analysis.

+ Define hardware, software, cloud, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and vehicle interface by working with cross-functional teams.

+ Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and software engineers to define testing requirements and troubleshooting methods.

+ **Provide technical expertise to design and improve testing workflows, tools, and methodologies for Wi-Fi, BLE, and UWB protocols.**

+ Create detailed module-level functional requirements defining internal logic, triggering conditions, data storage, vehicle & cloud interface, power modes, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection management, etc.

+ **Experience with UWB test equipment and specific UWB protocols (e.g., IEEE 802.15.4z, UWB positioning and ranging).**

+ Hands on experience with network configuration, traffic analysis, and packet sniffing tools (e.g., Wireshark, AirMagnet, or similar).

+ Hands-on experience with product validation in both lab environments and real-world deployment scenarios.

+ Develop detailed sub-system & system level (end to end) test plans, incorporating wireless communication testing (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth).

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements:

+ BS Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related to job responsibilities.

+ **Experience writing test plans**

+ 5+ years of experience in wireless communication testing with a strong focus on Wi-Fi, BLE, and UWB technologies.

+ Experience with **Wi-Fi 6** **,** **6E** , and Wi-Fi 7 standards and advanced features of **Bluetooth** (e.g., BLE Mesh, Bluetooth LE Audio).

+ Thorough understanding of embedded module architecture: Microcontrollers, SoC, Flash, RAM, device drivers, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth modules.

+ **Thorough understanding of vehicle to cloud connectivity: VLAN, VPN, TCP/IP stack, etc., with associated security elements like SSL, message-level encryption, code signing, as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth security protocols.**

+ Good overall understanding/experience with high-speed communication buses like USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc., for automotive applications.

+ **Detailed understanding of configuration and software reflash through OTA reflash mechanisms, with specific experience in wireless protocol updates for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module** s.

Preferred Requirements:

+ Familiarity with **UWB** technologies for device positioning and ranging (e.g., **IEEE 802.15.4z** **),** and testing in real-world scenarios.

+ Knowledge of **RF test and measurement** equipment and techniques for advanced Wi-Fi, BLE, and UWB testing.

+ Expertise in **network security** protocols (e.g., WPA3, Bluetooth LE security) and their impact on wireless communication.

+ Experience with Hardware design, schematic capture and PCB layout design

+ Understanding of **wireless certification processes** (e.g., **FCC** **,** **CE** **,** **Bluetooth Fira)**

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Relocation:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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