Drive Tester

About the role

Location: Santa Cruz, Brazil. Duration: 2 Months. We are seeking an experienced Drive Test Engineer to support RF drive testing and data collection activities across multiple site locations in Santa Cruz, Brazil. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with TEMS and RF drive testing, along with the flexibility to travel frequently between different sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform RF drive tests and collect network performance data.
• Set up and configure drive test equipment, scanners, phones, and testing kits.
• Execute testing based on defined scenarios, scripts, and procedures.
• Ensure all testing equipment is properly configured and operational before testing.
• Monitor test logs during drive testing and identify potential data-quality issues.
• Perform log file sanity checks to ensure collected data is complete and usable.
• Support post-processing and analysis of collected drive test data.
• Prepare and review drive test reports and testing documentation.
• Travel frequently to different site locations based on project requirements.
• Follow established safety, testing, and field-work procedures.
• Daily responsibilities breakdown: Drive Testing & Data Collection 30%, Equipment Setup & Configuration 20%, Executing Test Scenarios/Scripts 15%, Log Monitoring & Sanity Checks 15%, Post-Processing & Reporting 10%, Travel Between Site Locations 80-90%.

Requirements

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a Drive Test Engineer.
• TEMS experience is mandatory.
• Hands-on experience performing RF drive testing and data collection.
• Experience setting up and configuring drive test equipment and testing environments.
• Ability to follow established test scenarios, scripts, and procedures.
• Experience setting up and operating scanners, test phones, and drive test kits.
• Ability to perform log file and test report sanity checks.
• Must be flexible and willing to travel frequently to different site locations.
• Strong understanding of RF drive test procedures and data collection methodologies.
• Ability to work in a field-based environment and travel frequently between site locations.
• Ability to work extended periods inside a vehicle while performing drive testing.
• Ability to safely handle and set up drive test equipment, scanners, phones, and testing kits.
• Flexibility to work at different locations based on project requirements.

Skills

• Experience with post-processing of drive test data.
• Experience preparing drive test reports and test summaries.
• Familiarity with RF performance measurements and troubleshooting.
• Experience working independently in field-based testing environments.