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Location

Littleton, CO | United States

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Job description

Job Description

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 organization 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 seeks a Principal RF Design Engineer to bolster our national team, reporting to the Head of National RF and collaborating with cross-functional market teams. 

In this role, you will: 

• Conduct RF design tasks vital to establishing the inaugural standalone 5G broadband network in the US.
• Utilize Monte Carlo analysis for evaluating network capacity.
• Determine equipment and power configurations.
• Collaborate with RF Management and Technology teams to define design criteria, link budget, and traffic analysis for network design, continually enhancing performance parameters.
• Serve as a mentor to junior engineers, providing guidance, knowledge sharing, and support in their professional development.
• Act as a technical authority and resource within the team, providing expert advice and solutions to complex RF design challenges.
• Lead by example, demonstrating best practices in RF design, problem-solving, and project management.
• Develop Macros and possess proficiency in Python, Java, and PowerShell.

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Skills, Experience and Requirements

As a successful Principal RF Design Engineer, you will have: 

• BSCS degree required, MScEE degree preferred
• 6+ years LTE RF Design experience, 10+ years overall wireless experience
• Proficiency in 3G/4G/5G cellular technology and NR theory
• Expertise in macro and small cell RF designs, including RF KPIs and link budgets
• Experience with EME and FCC reports
• Full understanding of 5G NR technology and O-RAN Architecture
• Proficient in setting up and utilizing LTE/5G design and optimization equipment
• Familiarity with propagation planning tools like Planet or Atoll
• Knowledge of drive test data post-processing and interference analysis
• Ability to write and maintain MOPs and provide SME support to markets

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $127,050.00/Year - $208,725.00/Year
Benefits

We also 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.

This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.

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