NETGEAR is seeking a self-motivated and detail-oriented Wireless Test Engineer Co-op to work within our Home Networking business unit. This is an 8-month temporary full-time role that will be on-site 5 days/week at our Richmond location.
Key Responsibilities:
• Exposure to industry-level design and development of GUI software, using structured Agile-based
software development practices.
• Develop tools to test and measure performance of cutting-edge wireless networking hardware.
• Test NETGEAR Wireless Products in our test facilities.
• Write up detailed test reports for Radio Frequency (RF) team.
• Create RF Test database.
• Learn various network protocols (UDP, TCP, FTP) and the latest wireless data communication
technologies (5G, WiFi6, WiFi7).
• Utilize state-of-the-art Radio Frequency equipment.
• Automate the control of test instruments over USB and Ethernet interfaces.
• Design and develop User Interfaces for configuring and executing tests, and reporting test
results.
• Maintain, upgrade and debug any hardware-related problems in the test system
• Document your contributions to the automation software.
Required Qualifications:
• BSEE/CE/CS student with a GPA 3.0+.
• Broad understanding of telecommunications and wireless/cellular systems.
• Good understanding of TCP/IP.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience coding in Python 3.x using Git/GitHub and virtual environments.
• Ability to work independently with good interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, especially in Windows.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Visio, Pearl, Python, C++, Selenium.
• Knowledge and/or experience with robotics.
• Good understanding of one or more wireless standards: WLAN (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be/ad/ay),
2G, 3G & 4G, 5G (sub 6/mmW), DECT, BT, Zigbee, UWB, Zwave.
• Basic soldering skills.
• Proficiency in on-boarding and upgrading the PCs to latest or BETA, running Windows, Linux,
and Mac.• Experience designing GUIs using QtDesigner following MVC pattern.
• Knowledge of packages such as Matplotlib, NumPy, and PyQt5.
• Familiarity with either ADB shell or Linux shell commands.
• Basic understanding of WiFi and LTE/5G terminology.
Company Statement/Values:
At NETGEAR, we are on a mission to unleash the full potential of connectivity with intelligent solutions that delight and protect. We turn ideas into innovative networking products that connect people, power businesses, and advance the way we live.
We're a performance-driven, talented and connected team that's committed to delivering world-class products for our customers. As a company, we value our employees as the most essential building blocks of our success. And as teammates, we commit to taking our work to the Next Gear by living our values: we Dare to Transform the future, Connect and Delight our customers, Communicate Courageously with each other and collaborate to Win It Together. You’ll find our values woven through our processes, present in our decisions, and celebrated throughout our culture.
We strive to attract top talent and create a great workplace where people feel engaged, inspired, challenged, proud and respected. If you are creative, forward-thinking, passionate about technology and are looking for a rewarding career to make an impact, then you've got what it takes to succeed at NETGEAR. Join our network and help us shape the future of connectivity.
NETGEAR hires based on merit. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
