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
- Solid 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: [email protected]

📌 Network Services - Broadband Devices Tester- Contract - Melbourne
🏢 Hastha Solutions
📍 Melbourne