RF Engineer II

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.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:

• Perform RF design activities related to building the first standalone 5G broadband network in the US
• Optimize the end-to-end RF design, including propagation modeling and prediction, for deployment of Macro Cell deployment
• Regulate 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 examination as needed for network design and update existing performance parameters for ongoing improvements as required
• 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
• Manage projects and processes, working independently with limited supervision
• Coach and review the work of lower level engineers

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• BSEE/BSCS degree and/or at least 3+ years of relevant LTE RF Design working experience, and 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 - $136,628.00/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.