Staff RF Development and Assurance Engineer

Company Summary
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 Mobile and Gen Mobile.
Department Summary
Our Wireless Technology organization is at the forefront of transforming connectivity for the future. We're pioneering the development of the nation's first virtualized, standalone 5G wireless network from the ground up. This network represents the cornerstone of a truly connected world, unbound by the constraints of the past and adaptable to meet the diverse and evolving needs of our rapidly changing society, economy and technology landscape.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
We're seeking an addition to our Development & Assurance team at DISH Wireless to bolster our 5G RF capabilities. This role involves serving as the subject matter expert for our 5G network roadmap, debugging, and testing. Responsibilities include tracking and analyzing standards and certification requirements for compliance and defining the evolution of RF features based on 3GPP standards. The successful candidate will actively participate in technical discussions and standard milestones within DISH.
Key Responsibilities:

• Generate RF standards and test specifications in strategic areas
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate new technologies and standards into product launches on DISH's wireless network
• Develop technical contributions and advocate for advances in wireless technology
• Participate in knowledge transfer and stay updated on new technology and technical areas
• Support network architecture peers and OEM business partners with expertise

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a technical discipline (preferably computer science or electrical engineering)
• 8+ years of experience in wireless, including work with delegations and standards (PhD Fellowships or similar programs count toward required experience)

Skills and Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of industry technical standards such as 3GPP 5G, FCC, GSMA eSIM, and 5GAA
• Solid understanding of 3GPP RF, L2/L3 (including MAC, RLC, PDCP, RRC, etc.), or non-access stratum and related features up to 3GPP Release 16
• Ability to interpret 3GPP specifications and global telecommunications regulations for device certification processes
• Experience in startup environments, big data, or network analytics

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Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $110,100.00/Year - $157,300.00/Year
Benefits
We 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.
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.