Wi-Fi System Test Engineer
About the job
We are seeking an experienced Wi-Fi System Test Engineer with deep expertise in Wi-Fi standards, test execution, and scripting. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Wi-Fi protocol testing, sniffer analysis, automation, and test-bed setup. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality deliverables and robust product performance. Join us to bring your testing expertise, automation skills, and passion for quality into a highly collaborative, high-impact engineering team, and help shape the next generation Wi‑Fi solutions!
Key responsibilities
Conduct testing and analysis for WLAN technologies including 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be.
Verify and analyze WLAN features such as WPA/WPA2/WPA3, WPS, WMM, u-APSD, and 802.1x authentication schemes.
Develop and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and test reports.
Design and implement test beds based on specifications and industry standards.
Use network analyzers (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump) to debug, isolate, and resolve issues.
Collaborate with development teams in an Agile environment to ensure timely delivery of quality releases.
Contribute to test automation using Python and support test tools/scripts written in shell scripting.
Communicate findings, risks, and recommendations clearly through written reports and verbal presentations.
Key Qualifications
5 to 10 years of hands-on experience in the Wi-Fi domain.
Solid knowledge of WLAN protocols and standards: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be.
Deep understanding of security and QoS features: WPA/WPA2/WPA3, WPS, WMM, u-APSD, 802.1x.
Proficiency in Python, C, and shell scripting.
Experience in creating detailed test plans and analyzing test reports.
Ability to design and deploy test beds from standards documentation.
Hands-on experience with network analyzers for debugging and root cause analysis.
Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Working for Nordic
Working at Nordic, you will be inspired and supported to develop yourself. Our teams enjoy a professional and informal working environment. We value and encourage the continuous development of skills and expertise to the highest levels. We are proud of our Norwegian heritage, our highly skilled international workforce, and our world-leading innovation.
We offer a variety of tasks and projects, and the possibility to work alongside some of the world’s most renowned experts within their field. We encourage our employees to question the established and innovate while expecting professionalism, commitment, and the will to learn.
Benefits
Competitive salary with short- and long-term incentive plan
Flexible working hours
Medical insurance
Family-friendly policies, insurances, and benefits
Practical details
Location: Hyderabad, India
Please note that this position might be subject to a background check.
- Department
- BU Wi-Fi - Wi-Fi Connectivity Group
- Locations
- Hyderabad
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Level of seniority
- Experienced
- Field of expertise
- Engineering
- Application deadline
- June 14, 2026
About Nordic Semiconductor
Nordic Semiconductor is a Norwegian fabless semiconductor company specializing in wireless communication technology that powers the Internet of Things (IoT). Nordic was established in 1983 and has about 1400 employees across the globe. Our award-winning Bluetooth Low Energy solutions pioneered ultra-low power wireless, making us the global market leader. Our technology range was later supplemented by ANT+, Thread and Zigbee, and in 2018 we launched our low power, compact LTE-M/NB-IoT cellular IoT solutions to extend the penetration of the IoT. The Nordic portfolio was further complemented by Wi-Fi technology in 2021.