Radio Network Engineering Drive Tester

Radio Network Engineering Drive Tester

Work Location: 6080 Young Street, Halifax, NS (On-site, 5 days per week) 
Department: Engineering 
Reports To: Manager, Wireless Network Performance

Employment Status: Full time, 40 hours per week 

The Radio Network Engineering Drive Tester reports to the Manager, Wireless Network Performance and will be primarily focused on supporting the Radio Network Engineering group through providing drive test data collected on 5G NR and LTE mobile networks, including VoLTE, for the purposes of assessing and improving the network quality, coverage and capacity.

The ideal candidate is a technical problem solver and planner who demonstrates a high level of autonomy, strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, capability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities, and maintains structure and organization in daily work activities.

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Collect Drive Test Data related to 5G NR and LTE (with VoLTE) RAN network technologies and provide results to Radio Network Engineering team for analysis for the following type of investigative tests:
• Seasonal cluster drive tests
• New technology / band overlay tests
• Specific tests related to customer issues
• New expansion / densification site drive tests
• Network Benchmarking tests; 
• Identify and troubleshoot any issues related to the drive test setup, software, scripting,

You’ll Also Bring 

• Undergraduate degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (specialization in Telecommunications desirable)
• Knowledge of current wireless technologies is an asset
• Experience with NEMO Outdoor or similar drive testing software as an asset
• Excellent computer skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Must have a valid driver’s license coupled with a satisfactory driving abstract

About Eastlink 

Eastlink is proudly family-owned and headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia. After more than 50 years, we’ve grown from a small-town startup into one of Canada’s Best Managed companies without losing our entrepreneurial edge. We move fast. We try new things. We care about doing right by our customers, and we’re not afraid to take a different approach to make that happen.

Why Work with Us 

We could say we’re not your typical telecom, but what makes us different is how we operate day to day. At Eastlink, we’re a tight-knit team all working toward common goals. We’re big enough to do meaningful work, but small enough that you can actually make your mark. You won’t get stuck waiting for layers of approval or years of tenure to make an impact! We believe in getting involved, speaking up, and figuring things out together. We’re always listening, learning, and adapting because our customers (and our people) expect us to. And just like we invest in our network, we invest in you, with intention and for the long run.

When you join Eastlink, you'll enjoy:

• Opportunities for internal growth and promotion 

• Paid vacation and holidays 

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits 

• Company pension plan with employer contributions 

• Employee discounts on Eastlink products and services 

We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We embrace diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility throughout all levels of the organization and encourage members of equity groups to self-identify during the application process. Need an accommodation during the hiring process? We encourage you to reach out and let us know how we can support your participation.