Job Title: IP Networking Tester
Job Type: Contract
Number of Openings: 1
Required Experience (In years): 5
Additional Information: 12 months contract Can consider a Mid-level person as well – 5+ year exp minimum – 7+ years preferable 1st Round with HM ( Director) : 45 Min Virtual – 50% general and 50% Tech 2nd Round with 2-3 Members ( Engineer/ Lead) – 60 Min Virtual – 100% Tech H1B fine as well – has to be local to DC,MD, VA or willing to relocate – relocation assistance we will not pay for thou If too good but not local but close by to visit ( 2-3 days a week) – we can give a shot ( expenses not paid to visit office) Can try to arrange 1st interview same day or the next as well – position for right applicant can be closed within 2-4 working days based on 2nd team availability.
Skills:
NETWORKING; SATELLITE INDUSTRY; SHELL SCRIPTING; TELECOMMUNICATION; IP NETWORK
Job Description
We are seeking an innovative, creative Test Engineer who is ready for the challenges, responsibilities, and rewards that come with working in a high-energy, fast-paced environment. ST Engineering is dedicated to providing next generation solutions for broadband IP networking via satellite networks. As the leading innovators in this new space, our diverse and talented team of Internet, satellite and telecommunications professionals continues to break new ground and create significant opportunities for network operators, for service providers and resellers, and for corporate networking professionals.
Candidates must have a strong technical background and be capable of coming up to speed on new technologies quickly. Good communication skills, great problem solving skills, and the ability to work both individually and collaboratively in a team environment are required. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with the smartest team, and the very latest technology, then this is the job for you!
Responsibilities
· Design, develop, and document comprehensive test plans for all products.
· Coordinate and participate in system level testing activities including test planning, execution, and reporting.
· Perform setup of test scenarios, both hardware and software components, and perform troubleshooting as needed.
· Validate product features end to end from customer point of view including scale scenarios to ensure a delivery ready product.
· Troubleshoot the system and gather enough data to enable root cause analysis
· Evaluate and recommend third-party test tools and other software/hardware products to aid in the system test effort.
· Attend and participate in system-level design and other meetings to gather data and contribute in continuous improvement of test strategy
· Create testing tools and scripts as needed to support system level testing activities.
· Assist our technical writers in the creation of comprehensive product documentation
· Mentor junior staff as needed
· Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Mathematics, or equivalent experience
EXPERIENCE:
7+ years of industry experience in test engineering
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
· Experience with IP Networking protocols and standards
· Experience with Linux or other flavors of UNIX
· Experience developing and maintaining comprehensive system test plans
· Knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, sockets, etc. and experience in network performance testing
· Experience with IP router performance test tools such as Spirent, NetIQ Chariot, IXIA etc.
· Scripting experience with Python is a plus
· Experience in Telecom / Satcom industry is highly preferred.
Required Qualifications:
· Strong networking background preferably from telecom/satcom industry.
· Scripting is a plus
· Networking , IP background is a must