Senior RF Engineer

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Rocky Hill, CT
134K-134K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Cloud • Digital Media • Information Technology • Mobile • News + Entertainment • Retail
From TV to 5G, we’re reimagining the future of connectivity. Ready to join the connectivity revolution?
The Role
The Senior RF Engineer will optimize RF designs for the first standalone 5G network, conduct site evaluations, and engage in complex RF problem-solving.
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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 at the forefront of transforming connectivity for the future. We're pioneering the development of the nation's first virtualized, standalone 5G wireless network from the ground up. This network represents the cornerstone of a truly connected world, unbound by the constraints of the past and adaptable to meet the diverse and evolving needs of our rapidly changing society, economy and technology landscape.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Senior RF Engineer sought by DISH Wireless, LLC in Hartford, CT
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. Determine 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 analysis 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 to achieve performance targets. Monitor Network Performance and Sites Health on daily basis and make sure Network CDR/CFR are in acceptable ranges. Optimize Network and achieve desired KPIs on the Sites spread across different topology and coverage Environments. Perform Market-wide parameters audits and alignment to improve customer experience and quality of service. Good understanding on 3GPP 5G SA Standards and able to research individually to tackle complex RF Issues in the Markets. Work with National RF Engineering on different Trials and document proper MOPs for Larger audience to implement new Parameter values. Work on unconventional RF solutions (e.g. Small cells, DAS) to serve difficult area like Tunnels, stadiums and busy Downtown areas where standard site designs cannot be deployed. Work on Standardizing Processes, Mops and Presentation to make Day to Day Tasks easy and uniform for Leadership Team.
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Requires Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a closely related field plus 5 years of relevant RF engineering experience in job offered or as RF Engineer II. Also requires 4 years of work experience with/using the following (which may have been gained concurrently):

  • Providing RF support to Site Acquisition and Site Construction teams
  • Cellular/Mobile Technology including 4G or 5G and NR theory
  • Macro and small cell nominal and final RF designs including development, operations, RF KPIs, and maintenance of RF link budgets for 3GPP technologies
  • Setting up, calibration, utilization and data processing of various LTE design and optimization equipment and software
  • Propagation/planning tools such as Planet or Atoll and model calibrations
  • Drive test data post-processing, map generation, frequency planning and interference matrix analysis and site database maintenance using Windcatcher/Actix/Accuver
  • Equipment co-location requirements for multiple operators and performing inter-modulation and other external interference analysis


Salary Ranges
Compensation: $133,616.62/Year
Benefits
Employment is contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, which may include a drug test.
Rate of Pay: $133,616.62
Benefits information available at careers.dish.com.
Apply at careers.dish.com. Ref: 2025-92103 if applying externally through careers.dish.com; Ref: 2025-92102 if applying internally. May also apply by emailing resume with (Ref: 2025-92103 ) to [email protected]. 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.

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The Company
HQ: Englewood, CO
14,500 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1980

What We Do

For over 40 years, we’ve been challenging the status quo and evolving our company to anticipate opportunities for business growth, industry innovation and greater customer choice.

Recently, DISH and EchoStar successfully completed their merger, joining forces to deliver on our Vision: To Change the Way the World Communicates. Originally established as one company, in 2008, the two companies were spun off as separate entities and forged ahead so each could focus on and expand their unique capabilities. In that time as separate entities, our teams achieved remarkable milestones—launching satellites into space, connecting millions to their favorite entertainment and reimagining wireless communication.

As we merge our teams, we are strategically positioned for success, poised to emerge as a global leader in terrestrial and space connectivity. We are cleared for takeoff. Join us in a Connectivity Revolution.

Why Work With Us

At EchoStar, we work to create opportunity and cultivate an environment where people thrive. Between our brands, our partners, our teams and our customers, the opportunities are endless. Get started on your next career adventure with EchoStar!

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