• RF Optimization Engineer I

    DISH Network (Columbia, MD)


    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 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:

    + Lead RF design activities for 5G ORAN macro and small cell networks, including RFDS creation, PCI planning, site selection, and propagation modeling.

    + Collaborate with national teams to test and implement new RAN features and optimize RAN database parameters.

    + Determine equipment, power configurations, and cloud-based DU/CU dimensioning for 5G networks.

    + Work with eNB/RAN and UE teams to refine RF link budgets and meet operational requirements.

    + Utilize RF optimization techniques to balance traffic, enhance QoS, analyze neighbor relations, and improve KPIs.

    + Perform network audits, monitor KPIs, troubleshoot issues, and support customer satisfaction improvements.

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    Skills, Experience and Requirements

    Education and Experience:

    + A technical degree such as BSEE/BSCS and at least 5 years of relevant RF performance and optimization on 5G/LTE working experience, and 3+ years’ work experience on 5G/LTE KPI Monitoring and Optimization required, preferably with or supporting a major wireless carrier or OEM

    Skills and Qualifications:

    + Subject Matter Expert on Samsung's USM tool with at least 2 years of experience.

    + Expertise in 5G RF Cluster Optimization, including Layer 3 messaging analysis for complex multi-band scenarios.

    + Proficient in UE log collection and post-processing for network performance analysis.

    + Strong knowledge of network design, link budget calculations, and propagation model tuning.

    + Experienced in CIQ planning for O-RAN networks and reviewing construction drawings.

    + Skilled in GPL implementation, software upgrade monitoring, and nighttime maintenance activities.

     

    Visa sponsorship not available for this role

     

    Salary Ranges

     

    Compensation: $83,260.00/Year - $118,910.00/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.