DISH Wireless is looking for an RF Engineering Manager who will build, develop, and manage the Radio Network team in their local market. This team is responsible for working with the local development team to optimize and implement initial design using established RF planning standards and guidelines so that the market is built to a competitive standard. This position will play a critical role in planning and building a cloud-native 5G network.

Primary responsibilities:

• Hire, develop and lead a highly skilled technical workforce (team of employees and consultants) who will take the initial design for the market from the National team and optimize the design in light of conditions in the market:
• Radio network planning, optimizing coverage to achieve an excellent product
• Local knowledge, RF propagation, and technical analysis
• 5G network integration and optimization
• Leads a team that works complex tasks including: complete Market design - from project preparation through model tuning, ACP runs and site selections
• Work closely with local teams - Site Acquisition, Zoning, Construction, Transport and Program Management – to develop, build and optimize Dish Wireless network
• Continually coordinate and consult with National RF Planning team

The successful RF Engineering Manager will have:

• Bachelors in technical/engineering discipline with 5 to 10 years of RF engineering experience and 2+ years of managing employees as well as staff augmentation through contractors/consultants
• 2 or more years of experience managing employees as well as staff augmentation through contractors/consultants
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong relationship building skills
• Cellular / Mobile Technology proficiency: 3G/4G/5G LTE, NR theory and practical experience
• Solid knowledge of network design concepts and techniques
• Experience with drive test equipment, processes, and interpreting results
• Strong RF and antenna theory knowledge
• Ability to work with propagation tools, build network plans, interpret results
• Broad understanding of all technical roles they manage
• RF specific skills including: Planet, X-Cal, Tems, Nemo, Atoll, Windcatcher, RFDS, RF Antenna Theory, Cellular / Mobile Technology proficiency: 3G/4G/5G LTE, NR theory and practical experience, good grasp of of 3GPP and ORAN standards
• Experience with drive test equipment, processes, and interpreting results
• Knowledge of core network functions (DU, CU, RU, EMS, PaaS, IP Networks) and evaluate/identify and resolve moderate issues
• Ability to prioritize tasks and deliverables and understanding of downstream impact of decisions and tradeoffs
• Ability to communicate, orally and written, with all levels (internal/external). Can structure communication of complex topics so that others can easily understand. May present in large meetings.
• Shows effective collaboration skills with senior management, other work groups, or vendors (project reviews, requirements reviews)
• Ability to build and foster relationships across markets and with the national teams