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
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform RF design for the first standalone 5G broadband network in the US, optimizing end-to-end propagation modeling and prediction.
- Configure equipment, power, and RF link budgets for Macro Cell deployment to meet operational needs.
- Conduct site candidate evaluations, site walks, and update performance parameters for ongoing improvements.
- Coordinate cell site testing, optimization, and troubleshooting to ensure all market tests pass.
- Develop solutions for complex RF engineering challenges, leveraging tools like Monte Carlo analysis and automation with Python, Java, and PowerShell.
- Collaborate with RF Management on design criteria, traffic analysis, and operational plans to enhance network performance.
Education and Experience:
- BSEE/BSCS degree and/or at least 3+ years of relevant LTE RF Design and Optimization working experience, and 5+ years overall wireless experience in Design/Optimization or Operations roles includingcRF support of Site Acquisition and site Construction teams. Related Degree and Experience will be taken into consideration in lieu of BSEE/BSCS
Skills and Qualifications:
- Proficient in 4G/5G cellular technology, including NR theory and practical applications.
- Skilled in macro and small cell RF design, operations, KPI management, and RF link budget maintenance for 3GPP technologies.
- Experienced in setting up, calibrating, and processing data from LTE design and optimization tools.
- Knowledgeable in industry-standard propagation/planning tools like Planet or Atoll, including model calibration.
- Expertise in drive test data processing, map generation, frequency planning, interference analysis, and database maintenance using tools like Windcatcher, Actix, or Accuver.
- Familiar with equipment co-location requirements and skilled in inter-modulation and external interference analysis.
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $83,160.00/Year - $118,800.00/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.