at Dish Network in CHICAGO, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Company Summary
DISH, 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 Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.
Department Summary
Surpassing network limitations of the past, our Wireless Deployment organization is building the country’s first cloud-native, standalone 5G wireless network. This is the foundation of a connected world flexible enough to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of today and the future.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
As a 5G ORAN Field Engineer, you’ll be out in the field keeping our facilities and equipment in top form by maintaining multiple locations in your assigned area. You will be in charge of post construction checks, single site verification, commissioning, site acceptance, testing and maintaining cell sites and edge and local data center
installations. You will also be evaluating our network coverage and finding ways to make it even better.
In this role, you will:
+ Operate, maintain, and perform preventative maintenance on cell site equipment.
+ Support and deploy network functions using VMWare Telco Cloud Automation; troubleshoot remote config file issues.
+ Inspect site cabinets, validate configurations, and ensure correct fiber and power connections.
+ Perform single site verification with EXFO tools for VSWR, PIM, RET, and swap issues.
+ Collaborate with microwave, transport, RF, and construction teams to troubleshoot network issues.
+ Maintain inventory records, resolve network tickets within SLAs, and ensure compliance with installation standards.
Skills, Experience and Requirements
As a successful Field Engineer II, you will have:
+ 4+ years in telecommunications with experience in RAN, 4G LTE troubleshooting, and testing.
+ Proficient in testing protocols, antenna systems troubleshooting, and fiber network integration.
+ Expertise in PIM, VSWR, MIMO, RET, and familiarity with base station equipment from major manufacturers.
+ Training in data communications, digital communications, operating systems, and scripting preferred.
+ Ability to read technical drawings and perform physically demanding tasks.
+ Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team.
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $72,350.00/Year – $103,400.00/Year
Benefits
We 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.