- Location: Paris, France (Onsite, Full-Time)
- Employment Type: Permanent (CDI)
- Work Authorization: Must have the legal right to work in France (EU/EEA citizen or valid French work authorization)
Inabia is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Test Engineer to support advanced testing across 5G/LTE, WiFi, and broadband/IP networking environments for a leading telecommunications program based in Paris.
This role blends wireless test engineering with enterprise and broadband networking validation, requiring hands-on experience testing radio networks, IP connectivity, and customer-premises equipment (CPE) in both laboratory and field environments.
Engineers with strong LTE/5G RAN or drive-testing backgrounds who also possess broadband/IP networking expertise are strongly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Broadband & CPE / Gateway Validation
- Test residential and enterprise routers, gateways, modems, mesh WiFi systems, and CPE devices.
- Validate performance, reliability, and stability across fiber, DSL, wireless broadband, and Ethernet backhaul.
- Execute LAN/WAN configuration workflows, device onboarding, and end-to-end connectivity validation.
- Configure and validate IPv4/IPv6, subnetting, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, NAT, port forwarding, and firewall rules.
- Test VPN technologies including IPsec, SSL VPNs, WireGuard, and OpenVPN.
- Troubleshoot Layer 2–Layer 7 connectivity using tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, traceroute, and iPerf.
- Build and maintain test environments combining broadband routers, switches, servers, VPN endpoints, and test tools.
- Ensure test repeatability through documentation, configuration management, and version control.
- Integrate new firmware, OS builds, and network parameters into test cycles.
- Use tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, iPerf.
- Perform deep log analysis (RRC, NAS, SIP, RTP/RTCP, system logs) to identify root causes across wireless and IP layers.
- Produce clear test plans, defect reports, KPI dashboards, and root-cause analyses.
- Collaborate closely with broadband engineers, device OEMs, and network operators.
- Professional experience in broadband/CPE validation, IP networking.
- Strong understanding of IP networking fundamentals (routing, VLANs, NAT, firewalls, DHCP, DNS).
- Hands-on experience with network test and diagnostic tools (Wireshark, iPerf, tcpdump.
- Ability to design, configure, and troubleshoot complex testbeds across wireless and IP domains.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
- Fluent or professional working proficiency in English (French a strong plus).
Top Skills
What We Do
WHO Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Redmond, WA. Our Senior Leadership team has more than 137 years of combined experience in the Telecommunications and Software Industry. Inabia is built on family values and close-knit culture. This commitment extends to the relationships we build with both our employees and our business partnerships. As a Minority Certified business, we strive to positively impact society through technology, people, and innovation. WHAT For over a decade, we have been providing powerful IT and business solutions to individuals and businesses alike. Here at Inabia, we believe that our success reflects our clients’ success. HOW We are fortunate to be situated in a city where technology and innovation is not only appreciated; but part of day to day lives. We are a growing company that has adapted and evolved our approach, helping us to exceed the ever-changing needs and requirements of our clients. WHY We are a company that fosters and values relationships, as a result many of our clients have been with us from the start of our journey. We ensure that our partners have access to best-in-class professional support, management consulting and staffing services. We make sure our consultants are carefully screened and selected based on their experience. This process ensures that we meet or exceed the specific needs of our clients.
