Wi-Fi System-Test Engineer

Job Title

Wi-Fi System-Test Engineer

Role Summary

Entry-level role on the System Test team responsible for defining, developing and executing system-level tests for next-generation Wi-Fi products. The team focuses on automated and manual validation of connectivity, interoperability and system behavior across hardware and firmware.

The engineer will work with cross-functional teams to create test plans, build test setups, implement test automation and analyze results to ensure product quality.

Experience Level

Entry-level. Targeted at new college graduates or engineers with comparable early-career experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include system-level test definition, implementation and execution, plus collaboration with development teams to reproduce and resolve issues.

• Define and develop system-level test plans and procedures for Wi-Fi products.
• Implement and maintain test automation and scripts, primarily using Python and C.
• Build and operate test setups and test equipment; develop drivers or interfaces as needed.
• Execute test campaigns, collect and analyze logs, and report results and defects.
• Collaborate with firmware, hardware and validation teams to reproduce and troubleshoot system issues.
• Document test designs, test results and maintain regression suites.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and professional attributes required for the role.

• Software development skills with proficiency in Python and C and knowledge of object-oriented programming.
• Understanding of networking protocols and communication systems at the system level.
• Knowledge of digital logic, computer architecture and operating system concepts.
• Strong collaboration, communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Self-directed learner with initiative and proactive problem-solving approach.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with Wi-Fi, BLE or other wireless technologies.
• Familiarity with link-layer protocols, TCP/IP and L2 networking.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Experience with Groovy, Wireshark or similar protocol-analysis tools.
• Experience developing software for embedded or memory-constrained systems.
• Experience with test equipment, building test setups and developing test automations.
• Familiarity with Confluence/ConfiForms or similar documentation systems.

Education Requirements

Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Science or a closely related field. Posting specifies a grades average greater than 84 and targets new college graduates. Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree.

About the Company

Company: Texas Instruments

Headquarters: Dallas, Texas, USA

Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells analog and embedded processing chips for various markets including industrial, automotive, and personal electronics. The company's innovations aim to make electronics more affordable and reliable, fostering advancements in technology through each generation of semiconductors.