RF Engineer II

Company Summary

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.

Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

Department Summary

Surpassing network limitations of the past, our Wireless Deployment 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

DISH Wireless is looking for an RF Wireless Planning and Optimization Engineer based in Mandeville. Engineers will report to the local Radio Frequency Planning and Optimization Manager and work with other local cross-functional teams within the market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform RF design for the first standalone 5G broadband network in the US
• Optimize end-to-end RF design for Macro Cell Deployment, including propagation modeling
• Regulate equipment and power configurations.
• Collaborate with eNB/RAN and UE teams on RF solutions and link budget modifications
• Evaluate and select site candidates, including performing site walks
• Coordinate cell site call testing, optimization activities, and troubleshoot issues

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education and Experience:

• BSEE/BSCS degree and/or at least 3+ years of relevant LTE RF Design working experience
• 5+ years overall wireless experience in Design/Optimization or Operations roles including RF 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:

• Cellular/Mobile Technology proficiency in 4G/5G and NR theory and practical experience
• Proficiency with macro and small cell nominal and final RF designs including development, operations, RF KPIs, and maintenance of RF link budgets for 3GPP technologies
• Proficiency in setting up, calibration, utilization, and data processing of various LTE design and optimization equipment and software
• Working knowledge of at least two of the common industry propagation/planning tools (like Planet or Atoll) and experience with model calibrations
• Working knowledge of drive test data post-processing, map generation, frequency planning and interference matrix evaluation, and site database maintenance, using Windcatcher/Actix/Accuver
• Knowledge of equipment co-location requirements for multiple operators and experience performing inter-modulation and other external interference examination

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.

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.