RF Data Collection / Drive Tester Engineer | SWI | Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

SWI; Rio de Janeiro; Presencial; BRL 89 000 - 134 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Contract position

On-site in Rio de Janeiro

Resumo da oferta

SWI in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is seeking an RF Data Collection / Drive Tester Engineer to perform field measurements, drive tests, and satellite mobility evaluations. You will use TEMS/Nemo/QualiPoc platforms, calibrate RF scanners, and capture KPIs such as RSRP, RSRQ, SINR, and throughput across urban environments.

.Role requires hands-on testing, route planning, data validation, and collaboration with RF optimization teams.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a related technical field.
• 3+ years hands-on RF drive testing and data collection experience.
• Experience with industry-standard drive test tools (TEMS, Nemo, QualiPoc).
• Experience with RF scanning receivers and multi-band antennas.
• Strong knowledge of GSM/UMTS/LTE/5G and RF propagation fundamentals.
• Familiarity with mobility network testing and handover mechanics.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel daily in Rio de Janeiro.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct vehicle drive tests and pedestrian walk tests in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
• Configure and operate RF measurement platforms and multi-band scanners.
• Collect and record RF telemetry (RSRP/RSCP/RSSI, RSRQ/SINR, throughput).
• Monitor mobility events: intra/inter-frequency and satellite beam handovers.
• Verify logfile integrity and upload data to central repositories daily.
• Troubleshoot field testing hardware and RF cabling in the field.
• Plan optimized test routes with RF engineering teams for coverage.
• Document field observations including drops, failures, and interferences.

Conhecimentos

RF drive testing

field data collection

GSM/UMTS/LTE/5G knowledge

Valid driver’s license

Bilingual English/Portuguese

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications/Electrical/Electronics

Ferramentas

TEMS Investigation

Nemo Outdoor

QualiPoc

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position Summary:

As an RF Data Collection / Drive Tester Engineer at SWI, you will serve as a frontline field measurement and radio frequency performance specialist in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Operating within an advanced wireless testing environment, this hands‑on engineering position is dedicated to executing comprehensive drive testing, walk testing, and satellite mobility network evaluations. You will be responsible for gathering high‑precision RF telemetry, validating coverage footprints, diagnosing cellular and non‑terrestrial signal anomalies, and delivering benchmark field data essential for optimizing next‑generation wireless communications.

Detailed Job Description:

The RF Data Collection / Drive Tester Engineer is responsible for the technical execution, data integrity, and daily operations of mobile radio frequency data collection campaigns across Rio De Janeiro and surrounding testing corridors. In this role, you will configure, calibrate, and operate industry‑standard drive test toolchains, multi‑channel RF scanners, spectrum analyzers, test mobile user equipment (UE), and satellite mobility tracking receivers. You will conduct systematic mobile vehicle‑based drive testing and pedestrian walk testing to capture critical RF key performance indicators across varied topological and dense urban environments.

In this field engineering capacity, you will support critical testing for cellular networks and satellite mobility constellations, monitoring handovers, throughput, latency, call setup success rates, and beam transitions. Daily responsibilities include designing optimized test routes, executing stationary cluster testing, troubleshooting equipment and GPS tracking anomalies in real time, and conducting post‑drive data verification to ensure complete logfile integrity. Working in close coordination with RF optimization engineers and remote performance teams, you will deliver granular field intelligence that directly drives network parameter tuning, coverage expansion, and satellite communication quality across Brazil.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute rigorous vehicle drive tests, pedestrian walk tests, and stationary field measurements across Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
• Configure, calibrate, and operate specialized RF measurement platforms, multi‑band scanning receivers, GPS units, and test mobile handsets.
• Conduct mobile network field evaluations supporting cellular communications and satellite mobility network architectures.
• Collect and record high‑precision RF telemetry spanning signal strength (RSRP/RSCP/RSSI), quality (RSRQ/SINR/Ec/Io), and physical layer throughput.
• Monitor, log, and analyze real‑time mobility events including intra‑frequency, inter‑frequency, inter‑RAT, and satellite beam handovers.
• Validate logfile integrity, perform post‑processing sanity checks, and upload collected drive test data to central processing repositories daily.
• Troubleshoot in‑vehicle testing hardware, RF cabling, rooftop antenna mounts, power inverters, and test equipment software glitches in the field.
• Plan and navigate efficient drive test routes in coordination with RF engineering teams to ensure optimal demographic and geographic test coverage.
• Document detailed field observation logs highlighting call drops, radio link failures, coverage holes, and external interference patterns.
• Strictly observe local traffic safety laws, corporate health and safety guidelines, and equipment handling protocols during all field activities.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3+ years of hands‑on professional field experience in RF drive testing, mobile data collection, and wireless field optimization.
• Proven proficiency operating industry‑standard RF drive test tools (such as TEMS Investigation, Nemo Outdoor, or Rohde & Schwarz QualiPoc).
• Practical experience with RF scanning receivers (e.g., PCTEL SeeGull, SwissQual) and multi‑band antenna setups.
• Solid foundational understanding of cellular radio access technologies (GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G NR) and wireless propagation fundamentals.
• Demonstrated familiarity with mobility network performance testing, handover mechanics, and call drop troubleshooting.
• Strong technical problem‑solving capabilities and the ability to independently diagnose test equipment and sensor issues in the field.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and willingness to undertake extensive daily field travel across Rio De Janeiro.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Direct field testing experience with satellite communications, Non‑Terrestrial Networks (NTN), LEO satellite mobility, or SATCOM tracking.
• Hands‑on experience with RF post‑processing and analysis software suites such as Actix Analyzer, WindCatcher, or Nemo Analyze.
• Knowledge of Layer 3 protocol messaging, signaling call flows, and radio resource control (RRC) state transitions.
• Bilingual or professional communication fluency in Portuguese and English.
• Prior experience participating in operator network benchmarking campaigns or national wireless rollout projects in Brazil.

Application Information:

• Recruiter / Employer: SWI (swius.com)
• Contact Person: Bilal Anjum
• Application Email: [e-mail]
• Contact Phone: [phone]
• Work Location: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
• Project Scope: RF data collection and satellite mobility network testing
• Employment Type: Contract / Immediate Start

Recruitment Pro Tip:

Given that this project specifically features satellite mobility network testing alongside standard drive testing, customize your CV to clearly state your direct experience with mobile data collection software (such as TEMS, Nemo, or QualiPoc) and specialized scanner hardware. Explicitly highlight any hands‑on exposure to high‑mobility testing, beam tracking, or satellite terminals, and confirm your local availability for an immediate start in Rio De Janeiro.