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EchoStar
Staff Engineer - RF/Wireless
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What they do
A Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer works with technology and electronic equipment that uses radio waves, from cell phones to radio stations. Designs, installs, and repairs systems and equipment that transmit radio signals. May specialize in design or maintenance; may focus on the design of transmission equipment, such as radio antennae, or manage larger systems such as networks of cell phone towers.
$129,502 / year median in Colorado
-10% projected decline
Job Description
Job Description Company Summary EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business spans satellite television service, streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, 5G wireless consumer and commercial services, internet and other enterprise products. Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV. Department Summary Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our team members play a vital role in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow. Job Duties and Responsibilities Staff Engineer - RF/Wireless (Dish Network LLC, Englewood, Colorado) Development of RF/wireless system architecture strategies for next-generation outdoor unit (ODU) platforms, satellite/DBS technologies, and emerging wireless communication systems (10%); define technical roadmaps for RF subsystem integration, interoperability, scalability, reliability, and lifecycle sustainability across multiple product lines (10%); operate as a principal technical lead for advanced RF research & development initiatives, independently identifying technical gaps, evaluating emerging technologies, and establishing engineering direction for future product development efforts (10%); system-level integration of RF subsystems with hardware, firmware, software, manufacturing, and test environments to ensure optimized product performance and cross-platform compatibility (10%); develop engineering specifications, feasibility analyses, technical proposals, and architecture recommendations supporting next generation wireless technologies and strategic product initiatives (10%); perform advanced RF modeling, electromagnetic simulation, and performance optimization activities using tools including Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS, and related simulation platforms (10%); define RF performance requirements and evaluate design tradeoffs related to interoperability, reliability, manufacturability, interference mitigation, impedance matching, and regulatory compliance (8%); conduct and oversee system-level validation activities utilizing Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), spectrum analyzers, and related laboratory instrumentation to verify RF performance objectives (6%); identify and mitigate complex system-level integration risks, including signal degradation, parasitic effects, interoperability limitations, and cross-platform performance issues (5%); establish technical standards and best practices for RF architecture, simulation, integration, validation, and production readiness across engineering teams and product platforms (5%); coordinate technical development activities among RF, firmware, software, systems, manufacturing, and test engineering teams to support product release objectives (5%); present technical strategies, architecture decisions, integration risks, performance findings, and product roadmap recommendations to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders (4%); provide technical leadership regarding RF system architecture, integration methodologies, advanced simulation techniques, and performance optimization activities (4%); and support certification and compliance readiness activities by incorporating regulatory and system-level requirements into RF architecture and integration planning (3%).