DISH, an EchoStar Company
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Englewood, CO

Senior RF Engineer - Denver

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Employer Provided Salary: $87,500-$125,000 Annually
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Department Summary
DISH is transforming the future of connectivity. We're doing it by building the country's first virtualized, standalone 5G wireless network from scratch. The foundation of a connected world, it's a network free of the limitations of the past, and flexible enough to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of the changing world.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
DISH Wireless is looking for a Senior RF Engineer based in their local market. Engineers will report to the local RF Engineering Manager and work with other local cross functional teams within the market.
Primary responsibilities include (but may vary as needed):

  • Perform RF design activities related to building the first standalone 5G broadband network in the US
  • Optimize the end-to-end RF design, propagation modeling and prediction, for deployment of Macro Cell deployment
  • Determine equipment and power configurations
  • Work with eNB/RAN and UE teams on RF solutions including modifications to RF link budgets on a per site level basis to meet operations requirements
  • Perform site candidate evaluation and selection as well as site walks
  • Work with RF Management to establish design criteria, link budget and traffic analysis as needed for network design and update existing performance parameters for ongoing improvements as required
  • Manage projects / processes, working largely unsupervised
  • Coach and review the work of lower level professionals
  • Establish and maintain operational plans that will have an impact on the achievement of functional results
  • Develop solutions to complex RF Engineering issues that require the use of ingenuity and innovation. May recommend changes to procedures and/or policies, as needed
  • Coordinate cell site call testing and optimization drive activities and troubleshoot cell site issues as they impede signing off on all tests passing in the market


Skills, Experience and Requirements
The ideal Senior RF Engineer will have:

  • BSEE/BSCS degree and/or 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; related degree and experience will be taken into consideration in lieu of BSEE/BSCS
  • Cellular/Mobile Technology proficiency in 4G/5G and NR theory and practical experience
  • Experience with macro and small cell nominal and final RF designs including development, operations, RF KPIs, and maintenance of RF link budgets for 3GPP technologies
  • Full 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 analysis
  • Must be able to perform at a mastery level of all the above mentioned skills


Salary Range
Compensation: $87,500.00/Year - $125,000.00/Year
Benefits
From versatile health perks to new career opportunities, check out our benefits on our careers website .
Employment is contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment screen, which may include a Motor Vehicle Record review and drug test.

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What are DISH, an EchoStar Company Perks + Benefits

DISH, an EchoStar Company Benefits Overview

DISH offers competitive, comprehensive benefits for our team members. From our generous PTO policy and healthcare offerings to profit-sharing, 401(K) matching and employee stock purchase options, we're committed to fulfilling our greatest benefit of all: opportunity. With perks like tuition reimbursement programs, hiring practices that promote diversity, employee referral program bonuses, plus great discounts for our products and services, DISH is dedicated to providing an inclusive, balanced work experience for all.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
We actively seek out talent from underrepresented groups, maintain pay transparency on all job descriptions and foster an inclusive environment where innovation thrives.
Diversity recruitment program
In 2023, 31% of our technology hires were women, well surpassing the national average. This figure is just one example of our broader commitment across the organization.
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Employee stock purchase plan
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Family medical leave
Company sponsored family events
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Office Perks
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Relocation assistance
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education available during work hours
Customized development tracks

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