Senior National RF Design Engineer

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.

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.

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform RF design activities related to building the first standalone 5G broadband network in the US
• Perform Monte Carlo analysis for network capacity evaluation
• Responsible for determining equipment and power configurations
• Work with RF Management and Technology team to establish design criteria, link budget and traffic analysis as needed for network design and update existing performance parameters for ongoing improvements as required

Education and Experience:

• BSEE/BSCS degree (MScEE degree preferred) with at least 6 years of relevant LTE RF Design working experience and 10 or more years overall wireless experience in Design/Optimization or Operations roles including RF support of Site Acquisition and site Construction teams

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficient in 3G/4G/5G and NR theory with practical experience in macro and small cell RF designs, including RF KPIs and link budgets for 3GPP technologies
• Expertise in 5G NR technology, antenna theory, propagation models, and O-RAN architecture, as well as calibration and use of LTE/5G optimization tools
• Skilled in industry propagation tools (e.g., Planet, Atoll) and drive test data processing using Windcatcher/Actix/Accuver, with experience in frequency planning and interference analysis
• Knowledge of co-location requirements, inter-modulation analysis, and experience with EME/FCC reports
• Ability to provide SME support, lead project teams, mentor engineers, and write MOPs
• Experience with Python, Java, PowerShell, data management, and creating Macros

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.

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