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Staff Engineer-RF Automation

AT DISH
DISH

Staff Engineer-RF Automation

Ashland, VA

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 Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

Department Summary

Our Wireless Technology team is transforming the future of connectivity by building and enhancing the country's first virtualized, standalone 5G wireless network from scratch. Our network is free of the limitations of the past, and flexible to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of the changing world.

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Job Duties and Responsibilities

Staff Engineer- RF Automation sought by DISH Wireless LLC in Glen Allen, Virginia.

Serve as the subject matter expert for the Radio Frequency (RF) team to bring automation to all RF-related processes. Join a team of passionate engineers to bring automation and test ML/AI-based network solutions. Has a deep knowledge in KPI definitions, network metrics, scorecard, and network acceptance protocols. The Automation team will own the toolset selection and implementation in order to bring efficiency, create dashboards and automate different areas: design, optimization, performance reporting, drive testing and crowdsource data. Manage tools portfolio to support the network rollout and optimization. Collaborate cross-functionally to define KPIs and elaborate scorecards and dashboards. Automate data processing. Participate in knowledge transfer, documentation and information sharing while staying abreast of new technology and technical areas. Lead, follow and effectively collaborate with knowledgeable network, architecture peers and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) business partners.

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Requires Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or closely related field

plus 5 years of relevant experience in job offered or as ServiceNow Developer. Also requires 5 years of work experience with/using the following (which may have been gained concurrently):

  • 3GPP 4G or 5G, FCC, GSMA
  • 3GPP RF, L2/L3 (including MAC, RLC, PDCP, RRC etc.) or non-access stratum and the related features up to 3GPP Release 16
  • Translating 3GPP specifications, worldwide spectrum and telecommunications regulations into the Radio Frequency design and optimization processes
  • Network analytics based on Network KPIs from subscribers, cell traces, E2E network traces, drive tests and network monitoring platforms
  • Performance Management, Drive Test, RF Propagation/Planning, Call Traces Geolocation and Probing tools for 4G or 5G networks
Salary Ranges

Compensation: $150,800.00/Year
Benefits

Employment is contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, which may include a drug test.

Rate of Pay: $150,800.00

Benefits information available at careers.dish.com.

Apply at careers.dish.com. Ref:2025-92143 if applying externally through careers.dish.com; Ref:2025-92142 if applying internally. May also apply by emailing resume with (Ref:2025-92143) to tasharedservices@dish.com. 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.

Client-provided location(s): Glen Allen, VA, USA
Job ID: Dish-92143
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • FSA
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Profit Sharing
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Lunch and Learns