WiFi Connectivity Validation Engineer

Irvine San Diego Until 9/22/2026 10+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

Do you have a passion for taking on big challenges? Do you love pushing the limits of what’s considered feasible? As part of our Wireless Hardware group, you’ll be responsible for bringing groundbreaking wireless connectivity to the world. Together, our goal is to ensure nothing stands in the way of our customers’ connections with their devices. Join us and help build world-renowned wireless systems that connect customers to their world like never before.

Description

Join our Wireless Systems Design Validation Team, a dynamic group at the forefront of wireless innovation. We ensure that advanced wireless and PHY systems meet stringent design specifications and deliver optimal performance across critical functionalities, including Throughput, RvR, MIMO, OFDMA, Beamforming and Coexistence. Our work directly impacts the quality and reliability of next-generation wireless technologies, making us integral to the success of cutting-edge connectivity solutions. This is an opportunity to work with industry-leading engineers on complex technical challenges that shape the future of wireless communication.

Minimum Qualifications

BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.
Strong knowledge of wireless communication systems and IEEE 802.11 standards (a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be).
Strong programming skills in Python, Shell scripting, Perl, JavaScript, and/or C#, with emphasis on test automation and data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering; Master's or Ph.D. preferred.
Hands-on experience testing and validating WiFi systems in laboratory environments.
Proven experience developing and automating tests for wireless systems, with demonstrated ability to create robust, scalable test frameworks.
Proficiency with RF test equipment, including signal analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and WiFi signaling testers. Experience with CMW500 or equivalent platforms is a plus.
Familiarity with network analysis and debugging tools such as protocol analyzers, Wireshark, iperf, and similar utilities.
Experience in configuring and controlling access points (APs) and understanding of AP-client interactions is a plus.

About this role

Summary

Test and validate WiFi systems, develop automation, ensure wireless performance and standards compliance.

Job title

WiFi Connectivity Validation Engineer

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

wireless hardware

Location requirements

Candidates must be in Irvine, San Diego, Sunnyvale; remote not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

wireless communicationIEEE 802.11PythonShell scriptingPerlJavaScriptC#

Preferred skills

RF test equipmentsignal analyzersWiFi signaling testersprotocol analyzersWiresharkiperfaccess points

Specializations

WiFivalidationautomationRF testsnetwork analysis
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Irvine, CA, USA

On-site City

San Diego, CA, USA

On-site City

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

On-site City