Staff Engineer-RF Automation

DISH; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 151,000; Full time

Job summary

DISH Wireless is seeking a Staff Engineer in RF Automation to lead the automation of RF processes and collaborate on network solutions. This role requires expertise in 3GPP specifications and network analytics. Join a passionate team to innovate America's first 5G network.

Qualifications

• Requires 5 years of relevant experience in the job offered or as ServiceNow Developer.
• Experience with 3GPP RF, L2/L3, and telecommunications regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for the RF team to bring automation to RF-related processes.
• Manage tools portfolio to support network rollout and optimization.

Skills

Automation

Network Analytics

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems

Tools

3GPP

FCC

GSMA

RF Propagation / Planning tools

Drive Test tools

Job description

DISH, an EchoStar Company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products, and now we are building America's First Smart Network.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

Department Summary

Our Wireless Technology team is transforming the future of connectivity by building and enhancing the country's first virtualized, standalone 5G wireless network from scratch. Our network is free of the limitations of the past, and flexible to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of the changing world.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Staff Engineer- RF Automation sought by DISH Wireless LLC in Glen Allen, Virginia.

Serve as the subject matter expert for the Radio Frequency (RF) team to bring automation to all RF-related processes. Join a team of passionate engineers to bring automation and test ML / AI-based network solutions. 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. 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.

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Requires Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or closely related field.

Plus 5 years of relevant experience in the job offered or as ServiceNow Developer. Also requires 5 years of work experience with / using the following (which may have been gained concurrently):

• 3GPP 4G or 5G, FCC, GSMA
• 3GPP RF, L2 / L3 (including MAC, RLC, PDCP, RRC etc.) or non-access stratum and the related features up to 3GPP Release 16
• Translating 3GPP specifications, worldwide spectrum and telecommunications regulations into the Radio Frequency design and optimization processes
• Network analytics based on Network KPIs from subscribers, cell traces, E2E network traces, drive tests and network monitoring platforms
• Performance Management, Drive Test, RF Propagation / Planning, Call Traces Geolocation and Probing tools for 4G or 5G networks

Salary Ranges

Compensation : $150,800.00 / Year

Employment is contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, which may include a drug test.

Rate of Pay : $150,800.00

Benefits information available at careers.dish.com.

Apply at careers.dish.com. Ref : 2025-92143 if applying externally through careers.dish.com; Ref : 2025-92142 if applying internally. May also apply by emailing resume with (Ref : 2025-92143) to [emailprotected]. The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.