Network Services - Broadband Devices Tester- Contract - Melbourne

Urgent requirement of Network Services - Broadband Devices Tester- Contract - Melbourne Requirements Job Purpose: The Broadband Devices Tester is responsible for validating, testing, and ensuring the performance, quality, and stability of Customer Premises Equipment (CPE)—including modems, routers, gateways, Wi-Fi access points, and Set-Top Boxes. This role bridges the gap between raw hardware and end-user performance by simulating real-world network loads, troubleshooting firmware defects, and optimising wireless protocols. Key Responsibilities: Device & Firmware Validation: Execute automated and manual test plans for new CPE hardware, ONT/ONU modules, and cable modems to ensure flawless functional operations. Network Protocol Testing: Verify embedded systems behavior using protocols such as TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, IPv4/IPv6, PPPoE, and TR-069/TR-369 remote management configurations. Wi-Fi Performance Evaluation: Analyze wireless performance under varying conditions for Wi-Fi 6, 6E, and Wi-Fi 7 standards, checking for packet loss, signal drop-offs, and roaming throughput. Automation & Scripting: Develop, run, and maintain test automation scripts using Python (Pytest) or Shell scripts to scale firmware regression testing. Traffic Simulation & Debugging: Utilize traffic generation tools and packet sniffers to replicate multi-gigabit traffic loads, identifying bottlenecks and bufferbloat issues. Defect Lifecycle Management: Log detailed defect reports with system logs, Wireshark traces, and console outputs. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to reproduce and resolve core issues. Required Qualifications & Experience Education: Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Telecommunications, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Experience: 2–5 years of specialized experience in broadband device validation, ISP network engineering, or embedded system QA environments. Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of DOCSIS standards, GPON/FTTx network architectures, and IEEE 802.11 wireless specs. Technical Skill Set & ToolsTesting Hardware: Traffic generators (Ixia, Spirent), Optical Power Meters (OPM), and attenuators. Software Tools: Wireshark, iPerf, SNMP, SSH/Telnet clients, and Linux command-line utilities. Automation Frameworks: Python (Pytest), Boardfarm, and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI). Key CompetenciesAnalytical Thinking: Exceptional log analysis and system level troubleshooting capabilities. Communication: Ability to cleanly document abstract software bugs for hardware vendors and development teams. Adaptability: Eagerness to quickly learn next-generation consumer networking technologies. Duration: 06 Months and possible extension Eligibility: Australian/NZ Citizens/PR Holders only Email: jobs@hasthasolutions.com