Drive Test Engineer
TeleWorld Solutions · Bellevue, WA · 1 wk ago
EngineeringContract
About the role
TeleWorld Solutions is a strategic wireless engineering and consulting firm offering network operators, OEMs, and tower companies turnkey design, optimization, network dimensioning, and deployment services. With experience in hundreds of thousands of successful implementations—including macro, DAS, Small Cells, and Wi-Fi—we help customers plan, design, manage, measure, and monetize opportunities throughout the network lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Configure drive test data collection equipment (XCAL) according to engineer parameters.
- Perform data collection on CDMA, LTE (3G and 4G), VoLTE, and 5G networks.
- Perform calibration, verification, and live drive testing of E-911 service.
- Plot sites and drive test routes utilizing DeLorme Street Atlas for navigation.
- Execute cluster drives, re-drives, stationary tests, and speed tests.
- Successfully execute Acceptance Test Performance (ATP) drive tests, monitor handovers, and conduct speed tests for base stations and customer locations; document test results.
- Verify diversity and coverage for new sites on air.
- Check for poor coverage and cell interference.
- Verify overshooting sectors and recommend electrical down-tilt.
- Perform maintenance and troubleshooting for XCAL, scanners, devices, and document test results.
- Analyze and recommend neighbor list/parameter changes based on MapInfo plots.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Previous experience in drive testing or field testing of telecommunication networks is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in operating drive testing equipment and software, including but not limited to TEMS Investigation, Nemo Outdoor, or similar tools.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and analyze network performance data effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to clearly document and report test results.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility to work non-traditional hours and travel as required for field testing assignments.
Benefits
TeleWorld Solutions offers great benefits and is certified as "A Great Place to Work." We are a veteran-friendly team and encourage veterans and veteran spouses to apply.