Senior RF Engineer - Portland

Department SummaryAt DISH Wireless, we reimagine connectivity through new platforms, new business models and new ways of thinking.Today, we are building America''s first cloud-native 5G network to transform the way we live, work and play with unlimited potential. Our teams operate at the intersection of wireless, data analytics, AI and the cloud to create something state-of-the-art, radically original and truly unlike what anyone else can.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesDISH Wireless is looking for a Senior RF Engineer based in their local market. Engineers will report to the local RF Engineering Manager and work with other local cross functional teams within the market.Primary responsibilities include (but may vary as needed): Perform RF design activities related to building the first standalone 5G broadband network in the US. Optimize the end-to-end RF design, propagation modeling and prediction, for deployment of Macro Cell deployment. Determine equipment and power configurations. Work with eNB/RAN and UE teams on RF solutions including modifications to RF link budgets on a per site level basis to meet operations requirements. Perform site candidate evaluation and selection as well as site walks. Work with RF Management to establish design criteria, link budget and traffic analysis as needed for network design and update existing performance parameters for ongoing improvements as required. Manage projects / processes, working independently with limited or no supervision Coach and review the work of lower level professionals Establish and maintain operational plans that will have an impact on the achievement of functional results Develop solutions to complex RF Engineering issues that require the use of ingenuity and innovation. May recommend changes to procedures and/or policies, as needed. Skills, Experience and RequirementsThe ideal Senior RF Engineer will have: BSEE/BSCS degree and/or at least 5 years of relevant LTE RF Design working experience, and 6+ years overall wireless experience in Design/Optimization or Operations roles including RF support of Site Acquisition and site Construction teams. Related Degree and Experience will be taken into consideration in lieu of BSEE/BSCS. Cellular/Mobile Technology proficiency in 4G/5G and NR theory and practical experience. Experience with macro and small cell nominal and final RF designs including development, operations, RF KPIs, and maintenance of RF link budgets for 3GPP technologies. Full proficiency in setting up, calibration, utilization and data processing of various LTE design and optimization equipment and software. Working knowledge of at least two of the common industry propagation/planning tools (like Planet or Atoll) and experience with model calibrations. Working knowledge of drive test data post-processing, map generation, frequency planning and interference matrix analysis and site database maintenance, using Windcatcher/Actix/Accuver. Understanding of equipment co-location requirements for multiple operators and experience performing inter-modulation and other external interference analysis. BenefitsFrom versatile health perks to new career opportunities, check out our benefits on our careers website .Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test.

Created: 2025-10-04