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SalaryDISH, 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 virtualized, standalone 5G wireless network. This is the foundation of a connected world flexible enough to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of the changing world.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
This position will support our Open RAN Center for Integration and Deployment (ORCID), serving a critical role in strengthening the global Open RAN ecosystem and building the next generation of wireless networks.
This exciting grant represents NTIA's ( National Telecommunications and Information Administration) largest award under the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund. Learn more about the grant here: https://ir.dish.com/news-releases/news-release-details/dish-wireless-awarded-50-million-ntia-grant-5g-open-ran
In this role, you will:
- Collaborate with Core/IMS Network vendors to establish Core lab infrastructure in private and public cloud environments.
- Integrate and deploy core network/IMS capabilities within the lab, both independently and as part of a team.
- Translate requirements into system specifications, including end-to-end design, call flows, system architecture, and interface definitions.
- Support the Testing team by providing input and assistance in creating and executing test plans.
- Provide leadership in Core Testing, including live troubleshooting of network issues and debugging in lab or production environments.
- Assist in identifying root causes of issues/defects and document them in JIRA systems.
- Manage multiple tasks, collaborate across teams, and contribute to test automation efforts by writing testing scripts for testing tools such as Spirent Velocity and Keysight.
Skills, Experience and Requirements
As a successful Principal Lab Test Engineer, you will have:
- BS or MS in Engineering or equivalent experience, with over 10 years of related work experience in the wireless industry.
- Expertise in 4G EPC/5GC core, CUPS, and virtualized Network Functions, along with thorough understanding of Core Network architecture per 3GPP standards.
- Hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and deploying solutions in the EPC.
- Proficiency in core network functions and extensive knowledge of end-to-end call flow scenarios.
- Experience in troubleshooting technical support, including E911 call flows and interworking scenarios.
- Familiarity with virtualized environments, scripting, test automation, and Core Network performance metrics.
- Strong skills in communication, organization, problem-solving, and proficiency with productivity and database tools.
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $127,050.00/Year - $203,725.00/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: .
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.
