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.
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Job Duties and Responsibilities
As a 5G ORAN Field Engineer, you'll be out in the field keeping our facilities and equipment in top form by maintaining multiple locations in your assigned area. You will be in charge of post construction checks, single site verification, commissioning, site acceptance, testing and maintaining cell sites and edge and local data center installations. You will also be evaluating our network coverage and finding ways to make it even better.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate, maintain, and perform preventative maintenance on wireless network cell site equipment
- Support and deploy CU-CP and CU-UP network functions using VMWare Telco Cloud Automation Platform
- Configure CSR and inspect site cabinets for damage or post-construction issues
- Validate breaker placement, GPS cable, backhaul fiber connections, and power/site configuration
- Verify antenna positions, perform single site verification using EXFO tool for various issues
- Collaborate with experts for integration, troubleshoot network functionality, maintain inventory records, resolve tickets, and ensure compliance with installation standards
Education and Experience:
- 3+ years of telecommunications experience, specializing in RAN, 4G LTE cell site troubleshooting, and testing
- Technical degree in Electronics or Telecommunications, or equivalent military and industry experience
Skills and Requirements:
- Familiarity with testing protocols for transport, RF, base-station turn-up, commissioning, and validation
- Troubleshooting expertise with antenna systems, spectrum analyzers, and base station equipment maintenance
- Proficient in PIM, VSWR, MIMO, and RET, with experience in LTE or CDMA technology from major vendors
- Ability to perform dark and lit fiber testing, with skills in PC hardware troubleshooting, and familiarity with DC power distribution systems
Location:
Due to the emergency response nature of this role, candidates must live within or be able to relocate within DMV coverage area.
Relocation assistance will be considered for the ideal candidate.
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $63,150.00/Year - $90,000.00/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.