Field Test Engineer

General Description: Responsible for product testing to validate product performance, identify issues, and ensure systems meet quality and reliability standards. This role is a QA Engineer with experience in Android testing, specifically focused on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth validation.

- Starting compensation is based on experience.
- No H1 Sponsorship.
- Must Already be in Chicago, IL or willing to relocate at own cost

Primary Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Execute test plans and test cases for Android-based devices with a focus on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functionality
• Perform functional, regression, and performance testing on wireless connectivity features
• Validate Wi-Fi protocols (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) and Bluetooth standards (BLE, Classic)
• Conduct interoperability testing with routers, access points, headsets, wearables, and other connected devices
• Analyze logs using tools such as ADB, Wireshark, and Android logcat to identify and troubleshoot issues
• Reproduce, document, and track defects through resolution in bug tracking systems (e.g., JIRA)
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and hardware teams to ensure high-quality releases

• 1 + years of QA experience in Android/mobile testing
• Strong hands-on experience with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth testing
• Understanding of wireless networking concepts (SSID, WPA2/WPA3, roaming, throughput, latency)
• Experience with Bluetooth profiles (A2DP, HFP, GATT, etc.)
• Proficiency with debugging tools such as ADB and log analysis
• Experience writing clear and concise test cases and bug reports
• Education Requirements: Bachelor of Science in related engineering major (EE, CE, etc.)

The Ideal Candidate. At ArcLight Wireless, our strength comes from a diverse group of talented, creative, and ambitious professionals. An exceptional candidate will be a QA Engineer with strong experience in testing, specifically focused on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth validation.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $50,000 to $52,000 pey year. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
• Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

Position anticipated to close May 25, 2026.

Additional information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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