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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.

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.

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%). Salary: $152,443 - 157,300 per year.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree or U.S. equivalent in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, plus 6 years of professional experience as a RF or Hardware Engineer or any occupation, job title, position involving RF/wireless system design, simulation, integration, testing, and performance optimization.

Must also have experience in the following: 6 years of professional experience in RF and microwave circuit and system design, including RF transmitters, front-end circuits, filters, power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, impedance matching networks, baluns, and wireless link budget optimization for frequencies ranging from low GHz through mmWave frequencies; 6 years of professional experience using RF simulation and modeling tools, including Keysight ADS, Cadence AWR,HFSS, and CST Studio Suite; 6 years of professional experience designing, testing, and optimizing RF communication systems and wireless protocols, including DVB-S/S2X, Wi-Fi(802.11), Bluetooth/BLE, ZigBee/RF4CE,and LoRa; 6 years of professional experience performing RF testing, characterization, and validation using laboratory instrumentation, including vector network analyzers (VNA),spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and power meters; 6 years of professional experience analyzing RF performance metrics, including SNR,BER/MER/PER, EVM, noise figure, harmonics, spurious emissions, ACPR, and interference mitigation for RF and wireless systems; 6 years of professional experience performing RF circuit optimization, debugging, validation, and system-level performance analysis, including antenna integration, impedance matching, and mitigation of parasitic effects; 3 years of professional experience developing automated RF test solutions using LabVIEW, NI TestStand, Python, JavaScript, and C/C++; and 3 years of professional experience preparing RF engineering documentation, including BOMs, validation reports, test procedures, design specifications, PCB fabrication guidance, tuning procedures, and product qualification documentation.

CONTACT: Apply online at echostar.com/careers OR email resume to
tasharedservices@dish.com. Must specify REQ # 2026-100778

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