RF Network Engineer

Department Summary

DISH 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 is looking for a Regulatory and Spectrum Lead who will be part of the Dish Technology team and work very closely with the Regulatory and Business teams. This position requires in depth experience in Spectrum Engineering and expert level knowledge of U.S. domestic telecommunications regulatory and policy development process, particularly with respect to wireless spectrum (part 25, part 96 etc.), domestic and international coordination and buildout requirements.

 

Responsibilities

• The candidate will be responsible for tracking, assessing and reporting any regulatory actions related to wireless policy proposed to or pending before the Federal Communications Commission that are or could be DISH Wireless related
• Participate and establish technical rules and procedures for spectrum coordination with other licensees and spectrum sharing with federal agencies
• Assist regulatory and policy team in evaluating and conducting analysis on new rulemaking procedures and submissions
• Establish technical parameters and standards governing the use of each frequency band or specific service, if applicable
• As needed run engineering and propagation analysis in both sub 6 GHz and mmWave bands to establish and propose interference management techniques for both terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks
• Support Dish's participation in various spectrum-related NTIA committees, ITUs and other federal working groups as required
• Perform engineering analysis needed for filings at the Commission, ITU and other agencies
• Develop procedures and techniques to perform coordination and interference analysis, guide engineering teams on border coordination
• Work with wireless OEM vendors on equipment certification and approvals
• Translate FCC rules and impact to Field engineering, conduct training as needed
• Provide regular summaries to the internal teams on all related proceedings
• Assist regulatory team with FCC Spectrum related milestones reporting and coordination with Canadian and Mexican operators

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Required Skills

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) and a minimum of 10 years of direct engineering experience
• Minimum 10 years' experience in the Cellular or telecommunications' industry. Additional Satellite experience preferred
• 7 years of experience in Spectrum Management Engineering
• 5 years of direct experience in the application of the ITU Radio Regulations and cross border coordination
• In-depth knowledge of FCC rules, procedures and rule-making processes
• Experience in coordination with federal agencies (NOAA, DoD, DoC) preferred
• Solid understanding of RF propagation principles, cellular theory, RF engineering tools and antenna theory
• Experience in GIS and other mapping tools
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex engineering analysis
• Should have excellent communications skills
• Should be able to work independently with minimal supervision

Salary Range

Compensation: $100,100.00/Year - $143,000.00/Year
Compensation and 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.

About the Company:
Dish Network

Our Vision is to change the way the world communicates. Our Mission is to connect people and things.

We’re DISH. We’re the ones who pioneered the DVR and commercial-free TV. Colorado-born and family-owned, DISH has proudly served America since 1980. We make a point of listening to our customers and giving them what they want in an industry notorious for ignoring people. Of course, we’re proud of our past accomplishments, but our true excitement lies in the future.

DISH is our core business, but we’re also focused on growth with TV services like Sling, which reimagines the way people watch TV. We’re redefining the future of communication and connectivity too, with wireless spectrum and the Internet of Things. Nothing is out of our reach, and the opportunity to shape the future of entertainment and technology has never been more tangible.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
At DISH, we know that skills can be taught but a true fit is so much more than that.

We look for three main things when hiring:
ENERGY, INTELLIGENCE, and NEED TO ACHIEVE.

We want curious people with a positive attitude who are willing to put forth the effort to achieve something great in their career. We are not afraid of change. Whether it be technology, business, or culture, we are willing to learn, innovate, and admit mistakes. We do this so we can lead.

We have the energy, intelligence, and desire necessary to change the future of entertainment technology. Do you?

Company Size:
10,000 employees or more

Industry:
Telecommunications Services

Founded:
1996

Website:
https://www.dish.com/

Salary : $100,100 - $143,000