Job Description CPE Interoperability & User Experience Test Engineer

Role Summary

We are seeking a CPE Interoperability & User Experience Test Engineer responsible for validating end-to-end connectivity, interoperability, and real-world user experience across wireless devices, controllers, and home networking environments.

Key Responsibilities

Execute end-to-end interoperability testing across CPE, controllers, and client devices

Validate connectivity, onboarding, and association flows across 2.4/5/6 GHz bands

Perform user experience testing for real-world scenarios (video calls, streaming, IoT usage)

Ensure seamless device onboarding and provisioning (QR, app pairing, WPS, guest networks)

Validate firmware upgrade stability, reboot recovery, and power outage scenarios

Perform multi-device and high-density testing (20–60 concurrent clients)

Execute security validation (WPA2/WPA3, authentication flows, guest isolation)

Test roaming, band steering, and mesh transitions across AP and controller environments

Test Scope (High-Level)

Connectivity & Onboarding

Association, DHCP/IPv6, SSID behavior, provisioning flows

User Experience Validation

Video conferencing, 4K streaming, gaming connectivity,



IoT coexistence

Interoperability Testing

Multi-vendor clients, device types, OS platforms, and mixed network environments

Performance & Density

Concurrent clients, airtime fairness, channel coexistence

RF & Mobility Validation

Band steering, roaming (802.11r/k/v), mesh backhaul transitions

Reliability & Recovery

OTA upgrades, reboot/power recovery, long-duration testing

Technical Skills Required

Solid experience in:

Wi-Fi/CPE testing and interoperability validation

WLAN technologies (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)

Network protocols (DHCP, TCP/IP, IPv6)

Hands-on with:

Test tools (Wireshark, IxChariot, Octoscope, Candela)

RF test setup and packet analysis

Experience in:

Firmware testing, defect tracking (JIRA), log analysis

Execution Expectations

Handle high-volume test cycles with multiple scenarios

Validate across diverse devices, bands, and environments

Operate in certification-driven timelines

Ensure real-world user experience quality

Soft Skills

Strong troubleshooting and analytical ability

High ownership and accountability

📌 CPE Interoperability & User Experience Test Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Orcapod Consulting Services
📍 Chennai