Senior RF Engineer

Company Summary

DISH, an EchoStar company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products and now we are building America's First Smart Network™.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Mobile and Gen Mobile.

Department Summary

Surpassing network limitations of the past, our Wireless Development organization is building the country's first cloud-native, standalone 5G wireless network. This is the foundation of a connected world flexible enough to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of today and the future.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior RF Engineer will report to the local Radio Frequency Planning and Optimization Manager and work with other local cross functional teams within the market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimize end-to-end RF performance for 5G networks using modeling, drive tests, and network KPIs
• Determine and configure equipment, power, and gNB/RAN/UE RF solutions, adjusting RF link budgets as needed
• Conduct site candidate evaluations, selection, and site walks while updating performance parameters for ongoing improvements
• Develop solutions for complex RF engineering issues and optimize network capacity with Monte Carlo analysis
• Collaborate with RF Management to refine design criteria, traffic analysis, and operational plans.Utilize Python, Java, and PowerShell for automation, while coaching and reviewing lower-level engineers' work

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education and Experience:

• BSEE/BSCS degree and at least 5+ years of relevant LTE RF Design working experience
• 6+ years overall wireless experience in Design/Optimization or Operations roles including RF support of Site Acquisition and site Construction teams; or related degree and experience

Skills and Qualifications:

• Full understanding of 5G NR Technology, Antenna theory, Propagation models, and O-RAN Architecture
• Experience in propagation planning tools like Atoll, Planet
• Full proficiency in setting up, calibration, utilization, and data processing of various LTE and 5G design and optimization equipment and software
• Working knowledge of Planet or Atoll and experience with model validation/calibrations
• Working knowledge of drive test data post-processing, map generation, frequency planning and interference matrix analysis, and site database maintenance, using Windcatcher/Actix/Accuver

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $110,688.00/Year - $158,125.00/Year
Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.