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 Gen Mobile.

Department Summary

Surpassing network limitations of the past, our Wireless Development 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

In the System Engineering & Testing Team, the 5G O-RAN Principal Engineer will be driving and supporting all RAN-related matters. You will interact closely with DISHkey partners such as DISH Technology, Engineering, Operations, Project Management, and RF Teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform technical evaluations of major system enhancements and major new customer requirements

• Partner with Capacity & Performance Heads and Program Managers and provide active support and guidance to execute development projects

• Define Entry/Exit criteria for new RAN software loads/releases migrating from Sandbox > Integration > Pre-production > Production environments

• Define test cases and evaluate the performance behavior of new software releases in integration/pre-production/production environments

• Support RAN FOA/FFI testing and evaluation

• Work on evolving test case automation process to improve SW test cycle time

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, or Telecommunications Engineering

• 10+ years of expert-level proficiency in Radio Access Network (RAN)

Skills and Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of mobile networks, including 3GPP and FCC LTE 4G/5G standards

• Experience with RAN SW Tools like Accuver, TEMS, NEMO, and Wireshark

• Skilled in collecting, analyzing, and reporting RAN-related data

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a curiosity for continuous learning

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Salary Ranges

Compensation: $127,050.00/Year - $190,000.00/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. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

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.