Senior RF Engineer Job at DISH Network, Sacramento, CA

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  • DISH Network
  • Sacramento, CA

Job Description

**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 Development team is building and enhancing 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** Boost Mobile is looking for a Senior RF Wireless Planning and Optimization Engineer based in their local market. 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:** + Execute RF design activities for the deployment of the first standalone 5G broadband network in the U.S., including macro cell design, propagation modeling, and prediction. + Define site-specific equipment and power configurations, and collaborate with eNB/RAN and UE teams to adjust RF link budgets to meet operational requirements. + Conduct site candidate evaluations, perform site walks, and work with RF Management to establish design criteria, link budgets, and traffic analyses for ongoing network design improvements. + Coordinate cell site call testing and optimization drive activities, troubleshooting issues that impact test completion and market sign-off. + Independently manage RF engineering projects and processes while mentoring junior engineers and reviewing their work for quality and accuracy. + Develop innovative solutions to complex RF engineering challenges, contributing to operational plans and recommending policy or procedural enhancements as needed. **Skills, Experience and Requirements** **Education and Experience:** + BSEE/BSCS degree and/or at least 5+ years of relevant LTE RF Design working experience + 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 **Skills and Experience:** + Deep expertise in 4G, 5G, and NR technologies, with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in cellular/mobile systems. + Proven mastery in macro and small cell RF design-from nominal to final-including development, operations, KPI optimization, and maintenance of 3GPP-compliant RF link budgets. + Advanced proficiency in configuring, calibrating, and utilizing LTE design and optimization tools, along with processing related measurement data. + Extensive experience with at least two major industry-standard propagation and planning tools (e.g., Planet, Atoll), including propagation model calibration. + Skilled in post-processing drive test data, generating RF maps, conducting frequency planning and interference matrix analysis, and maintaining site databases using tools like Windcatcher, Actix, or Accuver. + In-depth understanding of equipment co-location standards for multi-operator environments, with practical experience in intermodulation and external interference analysis. **Salary Ranges** Compensation: $110,688.00/Year - $158,125.00/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. We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. We are a true merit-based organization and work hard so there are no artificial barriers to one's potential success. DISH is committed to a workforce where everyone's opportunities are limitless. Please note that you may redact or remove any information that identifies age, date of birth or dates of school attendance/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our interview process.

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