Zhone Technologies · 5 months ago
Jr. Test Engineer
Plano,TX,US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
3+ years expZhone Technologies is seeking a Jr. Test Engineer responsible for verifying new releases of broadband network products. The role involves executing test plans, documenting results, and ensuring product quality prior to deployment.
Communications InfrastructureHardware
Responsibilities
Execute test plans and document results during the product validation cycle
Review and understand GPON standards, RFCs, recommendations, and specification documents, including Product Overview, Requirements, Operational Specs, and NMS Specs
Perform product testing and report results to management
Ensure all assigned test cases are executed correctly and in a timely manner
Ensure resolved defects are verified promptly
Escalate issues that are not resolved within a reasonable timeframe or that adversely impact the System Test cycle to the test leader
Make customer-focused recommendations when products are submitted for official release
Perform testing from a customer perspective, including test environment design, result evaluation, and setting release criteria
Conduct customer-level testing, integrating products into real-world scenarios to assess reliability, stability, and quality
Provide development and management teams with the necessary information to improve product quality and assess release risks
Assist the field support engineers in troubleshooting and reproducing potential software or hardware defects
At the end of a test cycle, issue a release recommendation to the manager outlining the testing performed and any outstanding issues
Ensure increased test coverage, consistency, and efficiency
Thoroughly validate automated test systems to ensure the accuracy of collected data
Qualification
Required
Strong knowledge of networking, TCP/IP, and Layer 2/3 switching
Experience with optical fiber, IP network test equipment, and OLT/ONTs
Solid understanding of OMCI, SIP, MGCP, H.248, router functions, and GPON
Strong background in broadband technologies, including GigE, Voice, and Broadband deployments
Proficient in SNMP and TR-069
Familiarity with Residential Gateway (RG) features such as NAT, PPPoE, DDNS, etc
Working knowledge of Linux systems and virtual machines such as VirtualBox or VMware, including both usage and administration
Experience in test automation and basic understanding of Python
Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Broad knowledge and influence across Datacom products, services, and networks
Familiarity with DZS and competitor products relevant to current and future business
Capable of contributing to large and complex projects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-starter and team player with a goal-oriented mindset
Flexible and able to collaborate effectively with design engineers and test leaders
Proficiency in MS Office, Visio, and other general productivity tools
Able to create test scripts using terminal programs such as TeraTerm, Xshell, or SecureCRT
Comfortable working with virtual machine environments such as VirtualBox or VMware
Minimum of 9 years QA/test experience, preferably in networking/telecom
Experience in multi-vendor telecom environments highly desirable
Previous employment at companies such as Nokia/ALU, Cisco, or ZTE is considered an asset
Preferred
Test background; network support experience also considered
Linux Professional Certification (LPIC)
ISTQB Foundation Level (Professional Tester Certification)
Company
Zhone Technologies
Zhone is a global leader in Network Edge, Connected Home/Enterprise, and AI Cloud Software solutions that power gigabit broadband.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2016-09-12Acquired
2009-06-19IPO
1999-10-21Series A· $500M
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