Job Description

Network Services - Broadband Devices Tester- Contract - Melbourne

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Contract | Hastha Solutions | Australia

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Posted On 09/09/2026

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Job Information

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Job Opening ID ZR_6391_JOB

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Work Experience 5+ years

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IT Services

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City Melbourne

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State/Province Victoria

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3000

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Job Description

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Urgent requirement of Network Services - Broadband Devices Tester- Contract - Melbourne

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Requirements

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Job Purpose:

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- 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.
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- 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.
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Key Responsibilities:

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Device & Firmware Validation:

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- Execute automated and manual test plans for current CPE hardware, ONT/ONU modules, and cable modems to ensure flawless functional operations.
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Network Protocol Testing:

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- Verify embedded systems behavior using protocols such as TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, IPv4/IPv6, PPPoE, and TR-069/TR-369 remote management configurations.
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Wi-Fi Performance Evaluation:

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- 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.
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Automation & Scripting:

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- Develop, run, and maintain test automation scripts using Python (Pytest) or Shell scripts to scale firmware regression testing.
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Traffic Simulation & Debugging:

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- Utilize traffic generation tools and packet sniffers to replicate multi-gigabit traffic loads, identifying bottlenecks and bufferbloat issues.
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- Defect Lifecycle Management: Log detailed defect reports with system logs, Wireshark traces, and console outputs.
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- Collaborate closely with engineering teams to reproduce and resolve core issues.
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Required Qualifications & Experience Education:

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- Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Telecommunications, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
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Experience:

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- 2–5 years of specialized experience in broadband device validation, ISP network engineering, or embedded system QA environments.
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Technical Knowledge:

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- Strong understanding of DOCSIS standards, GPON/FTTx network architectures, and IEEE 802.11 wireless specs.
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Technical Skill Set & ToolsTesting Hardware:

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- Traffic generators (Ixia, Spirent), Optical Power Meters (OPM), and attenuators.
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Software Tools:

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- Wireshark, iPerf, SNMP, SSH/Telnet clients, and Linux command-line utilities.
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Automation Frameworks:

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- Python (Pytest), Boardfarm, and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
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Key CompetenciesAnalytical Thinking:

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- Exceptional log analysis and system level troubleshooting capabilities.
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Communication:

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- Ability to cleanly document abstract software bugs for hardware vendors and development teams.
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- Eagerness to quickly learn next-generation consumer networking technologies.
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Duration: 06 Monthsand possible extension

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Eligibility: Australian/NZ Citizens/PR Holders only

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