Staff Engineer, Office of Innovation

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 Staff Network Engineer with an RF, 5G and, preferably, U.S. military engineering background to join the Office of Innovation’s Tiger (Development) Team. The Staff Engineer will be responsible for the evaluation and development of numerous 5G and other projects from initiation through conclusion. He or she will also engage cross-organizationally with other DISH engineers to facilitate detailed technical planning.  In addition, the Staff Engineer is expected to assist in the hiring of other staff as the Tiger Team grows in size and responsibility.  This is an excellent position for someone who enjoys the challenge of development of a product to serve the organization writ large.  In this role, you will:

• Evaluate, develop and bring to a conclusion projects from within and without the organization;

• Act as technical advisor to the Front Office

• Become an expert in closed network and ORAN technologies

• Lead efforts as a senior member of the Tiger Team, fomenting a team atmosphere and spirit.

• Manage external and internal partner relationships to drive new capabilities and automations in the design, deployment, optimization and performance of 5G  and other projects as directed;

• Develop and share documentation on system testing activities such as feature validation, test description documentation, parameter optimization, performance analysis, test strategy creation and problem troubleshooting;

• Draft analytical papers and present concepts to executive leadership

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Ideal candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, preferrably from a U.S. military academy;

• Specialization in a technical discipline related to 5G

• Familiarity with Decentralized Wireless

• 7-10 years of experience in the wireless industry; 

• Advanced management skills, including strategic thinking, self-awareness and team focused leadership;

• Mastery of wireless network architecture technologies, concepts and industry standards.

Salary Range

Compensation: $100,100.00/Year - $185,900.00/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.