Device Testers

The Mesh
& WiFi Device Testing Engineer is responsible for the qualification,
validation, and performance testing of Telstra WiFi mesh products, including
Telstra Smart Modems and Telstra Smart Boosters, including all BB devices. The
role works closely with internal product leads, engineering teams, and multiple
external vendors, following Agile ways of working to ensure high -quality,
customer -ready devices.

This role
requires a proactive, fast -learning engineer who can hit the ground running,
adapt quickly to complex mesh technologies. You will initially work alongside
more experienced testers to enable you to gradually gain hands -on experience.

Key
Responsibilities

Device
& Mesh Testing

• Perform interoperability qualification and validation testing
  between Telstra WiFi Boosters and Telstra Smart Modems
  
• Execute end -to -end mesh testing on Telstra Smart Modems, ensuring
  compliance with expected behaviour and industry standards.
  
• Conduct sanity, regression, and stability testing on firmware
  upgrades and downgrades for boosters and gateways.
  
• Perform manual WiFi performance testing, including coverage,
  throughput, roaming behaviour, failover, reconnection, and overall mesh
  effectiveness.
  
• Execute booster onboarding and connectivity testing using Ethernet
  and WPS, validating 2.4GHz / 5GHz behaviour, channel changes, and client
  connectivity.
  

Test
Execution & Defect Management

• Capture logs, record results, and clearly document findings during
  test execution.
  
• Raise defects and observations through standard tracking and
  reporting processes using JIRA, ensuring all supporting logs, evidence,
  and reproduction steps are included.
  
• Support root cause analysis activities by providing clear test data
  and validating fixes.
  

Collaboration
& Vendor Engagement

• Work closely with product leads, engineering teams, and vendors to
  plan, execute, and validate test activities.
  
• Generate clear and concise test reports and updates for wider
  stakeholder consumption.
  
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and ways of working.
  

Lab &
Site Activities

• Maintain a strong on -site presence at the 400 George Street lab,
  with flexibility to work from home, on certain days as required.
  
• Support lab and colocation activities involving modems, smart
  boosters, and mesh equipment.
  

Skills
Required:

Key
Technical Knowledge

• WIFI, Booster, Mesh experience desired but not mandatory.
  
• Understanding of WiFi and networking fundamentals, including
  channels, bands, backhaul vs fronthaul, client association, MAC, BSSID,
  and mesh concepts.
  
• Experience with consumer networking devices, including gateways,
  boosters, and home network setups.
  
• Working knowledge of Windows and Ubuntu/Linux command -line
  environments.
  
• Ability to understand logs and expected device behaviour during
  testing.
  

Key Skills
& Attributes

• Clear and structured note -taking and test documentation skills.
  
• Methodical and repeatable testing approach with strong attention to
  detail.
  
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and contribute
  effectively in complex environments.
  
• Curious mindset with a strong tendency to ask why and understand
  underlying behaviour.
  
• Strong collaboration skills; comfortable working with
  cross -functional teams and multiple SMEs.
  
• Proactive, reliable, and adaptable, with a willingness to support
  ad -hoc and out -of -hours testing when required.
  

Tools &
Technologies

• JIRA (test execution, defect tracking, reporting)
  
• Proprietary in -house monitoring and mesh diagnostic tools
  
• Telstra Smart Modems and Telstra Smart Boosters
  
• Firmware testing and validation environments
  

Nice to
Have

• Basic scripting experience (e.g. Python, Bash).
  
• Exposure to test case automation or scripting -based validation.
  
• Flexibility to support a significant amount of on -site lab work
  when needed.