What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wi-Fi Engineer (3–5 yrs) position at Softpath System, LLC?
Wi-Fi Engineer (3–5 yrs)
Location: Philadelphia, PA (Onsite)
Type: Full-time (open to contract)
About the Role
Join a team building and testing high-performance Wi-Fi products. You’ll own troubleshooting, verification, and automation to improve reliability, speed, and user experience.
What You’ll Do
- Collaborate with Product & Engineering to translate requirements into testable designs.
- Reproduce, debug, and drive resolution of product defects (RCA).
- Review requirements/specs with a focus on architecture, testability, and verification.
- Define QA philosophies and test strategies; contribute to automated test coverage.
- Execute/maintain Wi-Fi test automation; track industry trends (IEEE, WFA, WBA, IETF).
- Partner with vendors/technology partners to make architecture decisions and resolve issues.
Must-Have Qualifications
- BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Solid understanding of 802.11 WLAN technologies and IP networking protocols.
- 3–5 years in networking/wireless engineering.
- Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
- Scripting experience (e.g., Python/Shell) at a moderate level.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Reliable, consistent attendance; flexibility for variable schedules.
Nice to Have
- Home networking experience (Bluetooth, Matter, Wi-Fi, etc.).
- Broadband product testing (DOCSIS, Ethernet, cable modem standards).
- Hands-on device/consumer product testing for high-performance applications.
- Background in automated product test environments; ability to assist with test automation/maintenance.
- Experience working with partner/vendor teams to troubleshoot and influence architecture.
- Familiarity with data-science tools, scripting, or programming languages.
Tools/Knowledge (plus)
- Wi-Fi test automation frameworks; packet capture/analysis; lab instrumentation.
- Understanding of QA metrics, regression strategies, and continuous improvement.
How to Apply
Apply via LinkedIn Easy Apply or email your resume to careers@softpath.net with subject “Wi-Fi Engineer – Philadelphia”.
Softpath is an Equal Opportunity Employer.