Mesh & WiFi Device Testing Engineer - Contract - Australia

Urgent requirement of Mesh & Wi. Fi Device Testing Engineer

• Contract
• Australia Requirements Key Responsibilities Device & Mesh Testing
• Perform interoperability qualification and validation testing between Telstra Wi. Fi Boosters and Telstra Smart Modems
• Execute end-to-end mesh testing on Telstra Smart Modems, ensuring compliance with expected behaviour and industry standards.
• Conduct sanity, regression, and stability testing on firmware upgrades and downgrades for boosters and gateways.
• Perform manual Wi. Fi performance testing, including coverage, throughput, roaming behaviour, failover, reconnection, and overall mesh effectiveness.
• Execute booster onboarding and connectivity testing using Ethernet and WPS, validating 2.4GHz / 5GHz behaviour, channel changes, and client connectivity. Test Execution & Defect Management
• Capture logs, record results, and clearly document findings during test execution.
• Raise defects and observations through standard tracking and reporting processes using JIRA, ensuring all supporting logs, evidence, and reproduction steps are included.
• Support root cause analysis activities by providing clear test data and validating fixes. Collaboration & Vendor Engagement
• Work closely with product leads, engineering teams, and vendors to plan, execute, and validate test activities.
• Generate clear and concise test reports and updates for wider stakeholder consumption.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and ways of working. Lab & Site Activities
• Maintain a strong on-site presence at the 400 George Street lab, with flexibility to work from home, on certain days as required.
• Support lab and colocation activities involving modems, smart boosters, and mesh equipment. Skills Required: Key Technical Knowledge
• WIFI, Booster, Mesh experience desired but not mandatory.
• Understanding of Wi. Fi and networking fundamentals, including channels, bands, backhaul vs fronthaul, client association, MAC, BSSID, and mesh concepts.
• Experience with consumer networking devices, including gateways, boosters, and home network setups.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Ubuntu/Linux command-line environments.
• Ability to understand logs and expected device behaviour during testing. Key Skills & Attributes
• Clear and structured note-taking and test documentation skills.
• Methodical and repeatable testing approach with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and contribute effectively in complex environments.
• Curious mindset with a strong tendency to ask why and understand underlying behaviour.
• Strong collaboration skills; comfortable working with cross-functional teams and multiple SMEs.
• Proactive, reliable, and adaptable, with a willingness to support ad-hoc and out-of-hours testing when required. Tools & Technologies
• JIRA (test execution, defect tracking, reporting)
• Proprietary in-house monitoring and mesh diagnostic tools
• Telstra Smart Modems and Telstra Smart Boosters
• Firmware testing and validation environments Nice to Have
• Basic scripting experience (e.g. Python, Bash).
• Exposure to test case automation or scripting-based validation.
• Flexibility to support a significant amount of on-site lab work when needed. Duration: 06 Months and possible extension Eligibility: Australian/NZ Citizens/PR Holders only Email: jobs@hasthasolutions.com