Senior RF Engineer - DISH

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, and 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

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.

 

This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.

Salary Range:USD $110668.00 - $181844.00 / Year