What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Test Engineer (Radio Frequency/Networking) position at TechVirtue LLC?
Job Title: Senior Test Engineer (Radio Frequency/Networking)
Location: Tucson, AZ - Onsite
Duration: Long term Contract
Key Responsibilities:
Plan, design, and execute comprehensive test scenarios and test cases for complex networked system
Conduct functional, regression, exploratory, and compatibility testing across desktop, mobile, cloud, and microcontroller
Perform detailed log packet analysis and leverage networking tools to identify issues and root causes
Create thorough, high quality bug reports that include clear reproduction steps, system details, and impact assessments
Create and maintain test cases and overall test suite related to assigned tasks
Firmware/hardware/software testing experience in electronic products with software applications, embedded microprocessors, radios, and RF components
Push systems to their limits by applying an exploratory mindset to uncover edge cases, usability issues, and performance risks
Participate in refinement and planning meetings, offering insights, asking probing questions, and challenging assumptions to ensure high-quality product delivery
Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot hardware and test lab equipment as needed to support test activities
Collaborate with engineering, quality, and product teams to communicate progress, risks, and blockers clearly and efficiently
Technical Skills
At least five years’ experience in network-based system connectivity testing
Ability to operate and test across desktop, mobile, cloud, and firmware devices
Proficiency in utilizing hardware test equipment such as spectrum analyzer, signal generator, and network analyzer
Skilled in capturing critical information from application logs, data packets, and network simulators
Proficient in network analysis, simulation, and injection tools such as WireShark and Hak5 Pineapple
Expertise in writing efficient test cases, test scenarios
Strong exploratory testing skills and ability to push systems beyond standard use cases
Experience configuring and maintaining test lab hardware
Good understanding of how electrical components connect and communicate within a system
Experience setting up real world network failure conditions in a testing laboratory
Familiarity with test management tools like Jira, Confluence, and Zephyr
Desired Skills
Naturally curious and comfortable asking questions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multitask and manage workload efficiently in a dynamic environment
Takes initiative to investigate issues and proactively propose solutions or improvements
Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
Ability to run test automation scripts
Education
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or Network Engineering.