Quality Assurance Engineer - Wifi

Company Description

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

Job Description

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  Performs inspections and sets quality assurance testing models for analysis of raw materials, materials in process, and finished products.
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  Requires a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
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  Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
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  Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
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  Works under immediate supervision.
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  Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
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  Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
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  Ensure proper execution of regression and functional test procedures and automated test suites and scripts.
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  Write and execute tests to validate products and firmware on CPE devices.
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  Contribute to the development of Quality Assurance (QA) test philosophies and methodologies.
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  Identify viable test strategies in order to support testing product functionality.
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  Collaborate with product and development teams to identify product and technical requirements.
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  Maintain lab and setting up of testing environments.
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  Work with other QA Engineers or Software Engineers to identify, reproduce and document bugs or defects.
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  Document and communicate test summary results.
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  Regular, consistent and punctual attendance.
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  Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

SKILLS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
• 3-5 years related experience
• 3+ years of experience in developing and implementing test plans and test cases.
• Good knowledge of Wireless Network core technology and components
• Familiarity with WiFi Standards (802.11) and features 
• Configuration and troubleshooting of an Access Point (AP)
• Knowledge of IP addressing and DHCP
• Understanding of Network Management protocols – SNMP, TR-069, WEBPA, TR-181
• Experience with packet capture and analysis with tools like Wireshark, TCPDump.
• Basic understanding of networking
• CWNA Certification is a plus
• Experience with scripting languages and tools such as Perl, TCL, Python is a plus
• Knowledge of Selenium, QTP, Java is a plus
• Familiarity with basic Shell/CLI commands
• Solid background in Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) process.
• Familiarity with HP ALM, Jira and Rally tools.
• Experience working with Agile methodologies.
• Self-motivated and able to work well under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively bridge cross-functional teams and divisions
• Ability to multitask within a dynamic environment where priorities are revised to keep pace with a highly competitive industry

Qualifications

Additional Information

If you are interested, please contact:

Sophia

973-507-7563