Job Posting Title:

Wireless Engineer - Cellular

Req ID:

10110558

Job Description:

Who We Are

Technology has always been an integral part of Disney's legacy, starting from the pioneering use of multi-plane cameras in the production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, to the advanced animatronics featured in numerous theme park attractions, and extending to the implementation of MagicBands and on-demand digital content distribution. As our Cast Members and Guests increasingly expect seamless mobile connectivity, the services provided by the Wireless Network Services team within Disney Enterprise Technology become ever more crucial for supporting major Disney brands such as ESPN, ABC, Marvel, and Disney theme parks, by delivering essential mobility services.

We are hiring a Wireless Engineer - Cellular to support the development of architectures and guidelines for planning, designing, and configuring wireless cellular networks.  In this role, you will design and implement cutting-edge cellular systems, including private 5G, neutral host CBRS, and neutral host DAS. Your expertise will enhance Disney's wireless network infrastructure, ensuring excellent mobile connectivity for our Guests and Cast Members.

What You Will Do

This Wireless Engineer - Cellular position involves designing wireless cellular networks based on business requirements, preparing vendor bid proposals, and producing detailed documentation and configurations.  You will collaborate with various network engineering teams and service suppliers to ensure project alignment and deliverables, as well as providing tier-4 incident support and conducting wireless RF surveys.

Design and implement advanced cellular systems, including private 5G, neutral host CBRS, and neutral host DAS

Support the development of architecture and standards for wireless cellular nodes, antennas, radios, cabling, and controllers

Determine business requirements and develop estimates and proposals for solutions 

Prepare and review vendor bid proposals for solution delivery 

Produce documentation and configurations for the planning, design, staging, and configuration of wireless cellular nodes, radios, and equipment  

Collaborate with other network engineering teams, business unit engineering teams, and service suppliers to ensure proper alignment on projects and network deliverables

Develop solution designs, conduct peer design reviews, and issue change requests to service suppliers while adhering to service lifecycle and technology roadmaps 

Support continuous improvement initiatives 

Provide tier-4 incident support and troubleshooting 

Conduct, review, and approve wireless RF surveys and interpret results 

Must Have

Minimum of 3 years’ experience with cellular networks, including Nokia and Ericsson

Expert understanding of cellular RF characteristics and signal propagation, including experience working with predictive and active surveys using tools comparable to PCTel and iBwave. 

Expert understanding of cellular wireless authentication methods including AAA and SIM/eSIM. 

Extensive experience with cellular wireless design and architecture. 

Strong understanding of switch and VLAN configurations 

IP networking fundamentals and ability to work with LAN network engineers  

Wireless network analysis fundamentals and robust troubleshooting skills 

Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation, tools like Word, Visio, and PowerPoint to create and maintain SOPs, maintenance plans, network diagrams, etc. 

Ability to develop accurate Bills of Material and technical statements of work 

LTE, 5G, Private 5G, CBRS

Nice To Have

iBwave certification 

Other industry wireless certification 

ITIL certification 

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience

#DISNEYTECH

The hiring range for this position in California is $104,600.00-$140,200.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

Enterprise Technology

Job Posting Primary Business:

Core Systems & Platforms

Primary Job Posting Category:

Network Engineer

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-01-22