Senior RF Spectrum 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 Spectrum Engineers with a solid background in RF design. The position will be part of the Spectrum Management team and work closely with the markets, national RF, regulatory and other teams within the organization. The position requires experience in U.S. domestic telecommunications regulatory process, domestic and international coordination, and buildout requirements.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Pull data from site and RF database, perform proximity analysis with satellite earth or radar stations - either programmatically or run queries in RF design software. Merge RF and CIQ data as needed for the individual projects.
• Analyze cross-border interference with other carriers - domestic, or international - and find solutions for mitigation. Often requires dealing with the carriers, outside entities and the legal team.
• Develop procedures and techniques to perform coordination and interference analysis, guide engineering teams on border coordination.
• Create spectrum summary and dashboard from license data provided by the GIS team. Requires fluency in Excel and scripting.
• Create QGIS plots for band mapping and spectrum depths, based on licensed area definition.
• Respond to various spectrum related requests to the markets and internal teams with reports and plots.
• Create MOPs and Standards, and implement adherence with the markets.
• Create presentations for the RF Forum and project deal deck for executive approval.
• Work on buildout projects for license protection. Work with vendors to create design and deployment solutions, evaluate design, proposal and create deal deck.
• 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.
• Create link budget analysis and propagation analysis. 
• Perform engineering analysis needed for filings at the Commission, ITU and other agencies

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Skills, Experience and Requirements

The ideal Senior RF Spectrum Engineer will have:

 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) and a minimum of 5 years of direct engineering experience
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the Cellular or telecommunications' industry.
• 3 years of experience in Spectrum Management Engineering
• 3 years of direct experience in the application of the ITU Radio Regulations and cross border coordination
• In-depth knowledge of FCC rules and procedures
• Experience in coordination with federal agencies (NOAA, NTIA, DoD, DoC) preferred
• Solid understanding of RF propagation principles, cellular theory, RF engineering tools and antenna theory
• Experience with RF design tools (Planet, Atoll, etc.) 
• Experience in GIS and other mapping tools
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex engineering analysis
• Fluency in Excel, Google sheet, Python and other scripting languages
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Google docs and presentation
• Should have excellent presentation and communications skills
• Should be able to work independently with minimal supervision

 

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Salary Range

Compensation: $87,500.00/Year - $125,000.00/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

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 : $87,500 - $125,000