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 Mobile and GenMobile.

Department Summary

Our Wireless Technology organization is transforming the future of connectivity. We’re doing it by building the country’s first virtualized, standalone 5G wireless network from scratch. The foundation of a connected world, it’s a network free of the limitations of the past, and flexible enough to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of the changing world.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will:

• Oversee design, deployment, and lifecycle management of Dish 5G Standalone Core Network functions (NRF, BSF, PCF, SEPP, SCP) with AWS.

• Align 5G Core Network vendor product roadmaps with DISH business requirements and maintain the network deployment document repository.

• Review and certify deployment and upgrade MoPs, collaborating with AWS, IP Engineering, and RAN teams for lifecycle management.

• Troubleshoot production issues with NOC and vendors, support device and chipset roadmap testing, and ensure 5G roaming readiness.

• Work with IT/OSS/BSS and Charging teams to define PCF rules/policies, and engage vendors to debug complex network issues.

• Establish and enhance KPIs with performance engineering teams and provide input for network automation and proactive monitoring.

Skills, Experience and Requirements

As a successful 5G Core Signaling Engineer II, you will have:

Education and Experience:

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or a similar field

• Minimum 2+ years of prior experience on the vendor or operator side leading the design, deployment & evolution of core network elements related to 5G signaling (NRF, BSF, PCF, SEPP, SCP)

Skills and Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of 5G Standalone Core Network Architecture, Call Flows, and IMS architecture.

• Experience in Systems Test roles and deploying 5G signaling nodes/IMS applications on Kubernetes.

• Proficient in using Engineering documentation (CIQ, Deployment Templates, Methods of Procedure) for deployments and upgrades with CICD.

• Strong troubleshooting skills with knowledge of call flows and packet captures, able to propose solutions.

• Knowledge of SBA, IMS, SIP, Diameter, RTP, Mobile IP, Sigtran, SS7, and 5G Protocols.

• Capable of managing vendors for operational issues and new project deployment without daily guidance.

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $83,160.00/Year - $115,000.00/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.