Job Description
Network Services - Broadband Devices Tester- Contract - Melbourne n
Contract | Hastha Solutions | Australia
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Posted On 09/09/2026
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Job Opening ID ZR_****_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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Urgent requirement of
Network Services - Broadband Devices Tester- Contract - Melbourne
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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 recent CPE hardware, ONT/ONU modules, and cable modems to ensure flawless functional operations.
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Network Protocol Testing:n
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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:n
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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:n
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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:n
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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:n
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Bachelor's degree or Diploma in
Telecommunications,
Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
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Experience:n
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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:n
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Strong understanding of DOCSIS standards, GPON/FTTx network architectures, and IEEE ****** wireless specs.
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Technical Skill Set & ToolsTesting Hardware:n
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Traffic generators (Ixia, Spirent), Optical Power Meters (OPM), and attenuators.
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Software Tools:n
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Wireshark, iPerf, SNMP, SSH/Telnet clients, and Linux command-line utilities.
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Automation Frameworks:n
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Python (Pytest), Boardfarm, and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
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Key
CompetenciesAnalytical
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Exceptional log analysis and system level troubleshooting capabilities.
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Communication:n
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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 Months
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Eligibility:
Australian/NZ Citizens/PR Holders only
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📌 Network Services - Broadband Devices Tester- Contract - Melbourne (Victoria)
🏢 Hastha Solutions
📍 Victoria