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 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 maintenance on cell site equipment
- Support and deploy network functions using VMWare
- Troubleshoot remote config file push failures
- Inspect site cabinets and validate connections
- Verify power, configuration, and commissioning readiness
- Perform single-site verification and fiber testing
- Collaborate for troubleshooting and resolution
- Maintain inventory, resolve tickets, and ensure compliance
Skills, Experience and Requirements
As a successful Field Engineer II, you will have:
- Technical degree or equivalent military/industry experience
- 3+ years in telecom, specializing in RAN and LTE troubleshooting
- Proficient in testing protocols and antenna system troubleshooting
- Expertise in base station equipment, fiber networks, and testing
- Skilled in PIM, VSWR, MIMO, and RET, with knowledge of major equipment
- Familiar with telecom technologies and dark/light fiber testing
- Proficient in computer support and hardware troubleshooting
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $87,875.00/Year - $118,900.00/Year
Benefits
We also 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 Benifits
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.
This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.