Enter a job title or keyword
Network Services Broadband Devices Tester- Contract Melbourne
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Experience Required:
5years
Experience Required:
Posted:
10 September 2026 (6 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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:
- Bachelors degree or Diploma in Telecommunications Electronics Engineering Computer Science or a related field.
Experience:
- 25 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
Required Skills:
Network Services - Broadband Devices Tester- Contract - Melbourne
Required Education:
BE
