Company SummaryDISH, 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 GenMobile.Department SummaryOur Wireless Technology organization is transforming the future of connectivity. We’re doing it by building the country’s first virtualized, standalone 5G wireless network from scratch. The foundation of a connected world, it’s a network free of the limitations of the past, and flexible enough to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of the changing world.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Device Hardware Engineer will work closely with internal cross-functional teams and external vendors/suppliers for chipset to evaluate and monitor RF OTA, RF Front End, Power ICs, and Battery. The position requires working with Chipsets/OEMs/3rd Party Labs to create an overall strategic technical vision and roadmap for DISH Wireless device RF, Front End, and power management features. We are looking for a Sr. Device Hardware Engineer with extensive wireless experience in 4G / 5G and a deep understanding of RF Front end and antenna design for smartphones and other connected devices, wearables, and mobile hotspots.Key Responsibilities:
Provide technical leadership for RF OTA, Front End, and Power Management within DISH Wireless Device/Network organization
Create and manage 5G device requirements, test plans, and features for Antenna and Battery performance
Design, test, optimize, and implement compact antenna solutions for 5G Cellular, WLAN, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.15
Experience with regulatory processes (FCC, PTCRB, CTIA, GCF) and Device compliance certification for RF OTA (TRP/TIS) and SAR
Work closely with third-party testing vendors, OEMs, Network Engineering, and Roaming partners to align device/network performance with DISH Wireless objectives
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, cooperate in teams, and present to executive-level teams as needed
Skills, Experience and RequirementsEducation and Experience:
Degree in Electrical, Computer, or Telecommunications Engineering
5+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, system design and product development for smartphones, feature phones, tablets, hotspots, and IOT devices throughout the product life cycle
2+ years of experience in cellular product network certification on network-specific configurations (e.g. DNN/APN, eSIM), network features testing (e.g. RF conformance and parametric testing, VoNR, RCS, iMessage, Facetime, RCS, roaming) and OSS/BSS integration
Skills and Qualifications:
Collaborate with OEMs and Product Managers to analyze, research, and document technical requirements for new product features (e.g., eSIM, iSIM, VoNR, VoLTE, VoWiFi, 5G) and develop Product Requirements Documents (PRDs), Device Requirements, and Test Plans.
Provide technical expertise in wireless technologies, including IMS, 5G, LTE, 3G, VoLTE, and WiFi Calling, along with L2/L3 protocols such as MAC, RLC, PDCP, SDAP, and control signaling.
Design and analyze E2E call flows, including handover support across EPS, 5GC, VoNR, EPS Fallback, and N3IWF/ATSS/ANDSP.
Proficient in IMS, SMS, MMS, supplementary calls, and VoWiFi, with experience in ACS and MDM systems, and data models like TR-69, TR-369, TR-181.
Collaborate with Product Manager, Core, IT, and RAN Engineering teams to understand the Enterprise Device roadmap and its impact on network systems.
Travel 10-20% of the time for feature alignment with vendors, device feature validation, testing modem features, and participating in debugging sessions.
Salary RangesCompensation: $96,250.00/Year - $158,125.00/YearBenefitsWe 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.We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are a true merit-based organization and work hard so there are no artificial barriers to one's potential success. DISH is committed to a workforce where everyone's opportunities are limitless.Consistent with this commitment, DISH will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others, or is otherwise not required by law.
