Senior Engineer - RF Automation

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

We are seeking a Senior engineer to add to the Automation team to serve as the subject matter expert for the Radio Frequency (RF) team to bring automation to all RF-related processes. The successful candidate will join a team of passionate engineers to bring automation and test ML/AI-based network solutions. He or she has a deep knowledge in KPI definitions, network metrics, scorecard, and network acceptance protocols.

The Automation team will own the toolset selection and implementation in order to bring efficiency, create dashboards and automate different areas: design, optimization, performance reporting, drive testing and crowdsource data. In this role, you will:

• Manage tools portfolio to support the network rollout and optimization;
• Collaborate cross-functionally to define KPIs and elaborate scorecards and dashboards;
• Automate data processing;
• Participate in knowledge transfer, documentation and information sharing while staying abreast of new technology and technical areas;
• Lead, follow and effectively collaborate with knowledgeable network, architecture peers and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) business partners.

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Skills, Experience and Requirements

Ideal Automation candidates have: 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a technical discipline (computer science or electrical engineering degree preferred);

• 7-10 years of experience working within the wireless industry, specifically with delegations and standards (PHD Fellowships or similar programs will count towards the years of experienced required);

• Expert knowledge of industry technical standards (including but not limited to 3GPP 5G, FCC, GSMA eSIM, 5GAA);

• Solid knowledge of the 3GPP RF, L2/L3 (including MAC, RLC, PDCP, RRC etc) or non-access stratum and the related features up to 3GPP Release 16;

• Ability to translate 3GPP specifications, worldwide spectrum and telecommunications regulations into the device certification process;

• Experience with startup environments, big data and network analytics.

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.