Principal RF Development and Assurance Engineer

Key Skills

Big Data Technology, Business Process Management (BPM), Data Analytics, Effective communication skills, Large scale Network analysis

Job Description

We are seeking an Engineering addition to the Development & Assurance team to support the DISH Wireless 5G Radio Frequency (RF) National team and act as the subject matter expert for the definition of our 5G network roadmap. The successful candidate will join a team of passionate engineers to debug and test a world-class 5G network solution, with a main focus on the RF component. He or she will track, analyze and clarify standards and certification requirements to ensure that future DISH Certified SW/HW/Service products are in compliance. 

The Development & Assurance team will help drive standards development and trends on particular topics based on internal product interests and actively participate in working group-level technical discussions and industrial standard milestones within DISH. The position will define the roadmap of RF features evolution according to the 3GPP standards.

In this role, you will:

• Generate RF standards including test specifications in strategic areas;
• Collaborate cross-functionally to bring new technologies and standards into successful product launches on DISH’s wireless network;
• Develop technical contributions and proactively promote advances in wireless technology;
• Participate in knowledge transfer, documentation and information sharing while staying abreast of new technology and technical areas;
• Support knowledgeable network architecture peers and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) business partners.

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Skills, Experience and Requirements

As the ideal Principal RF Engineer, you will have:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a technical discipline (computer science or electrical engineering degree preferred);
• 10+ years experience working within wireless, specifically with delegations and standards (PhD Fellowships or similar programs will count towards the years of required experienced);
• Advanced knowledge of industry technical standards including 3GPP 5G, FCC, GSMA eSIM and 5GAA;
• Solid understanding of the 3GPP RF, L2/L3 (including MAC, RLC, PDCP, RRC etc) or non-access stratum and of the related features up to 3GPP Release 16;
• Ability to translate 3GPP specifications and worldwide spectrum and telecommunications regulations into the device certification process;
• Experience with startup environments, big data and network analytics.

Salary Range

Compensation: $115,500.00/Year - $165,000.00/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.

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