Senior RF Engineer - DISH
Littleton, CO 80120
About the Job
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.
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:Key Responsibilities:
- Perform RF design for the first standalone 5G broadband network in the US.
- Optimize RF design, including propagation modeling and Macro Cell deployment.
- Determine equipment and power configurations, and modify RF link budgets per site.
- Conduct site candidate evaluation, selection, and site walks.
- Coordinate cell site testing, optimization, and troubleshooting of issues.
- Develop solutions to complex RF engineering problems and coach junior engineers.
Education and Experience:
- BSEE/BSCS degree and/or at least 5+ years of relevant 5G/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
Skills and Qualifications:
- Proficiency in 4G/5G and NR theory with practical experience.
- Expertise in macro and small cell RF designs, KPIs, and RF link budget maintenance for 3GPP technologies.
- Skilled in setting up, calibrating, and utilizing LTE design/optimization tools and software.
- Mastery of industry propagation tools like Planet or Atoll, including model calibrations.
- Expertise in drive test data post-processing, frequency planning, and interference analysis using tools like Windcatcher or Actix.
- Experience with equipment co-location and conducting inter-modulation and interference evaluations.
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.
Salary Range:USD $96250.00 - $137500.00 / Year