Department Summary
DISH 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
Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RAN vendors and RAN testing tool vendors in building RAN lab
• Review/interpret requirements and translate them into Systems specifications/requirements (end-to end design/Call flows/System architecture/Interface definition)
• Provide inputs and support to the Testing team in creating/executing test plans
• Provide leadership in the Radio/Protocol conformance testing of gNB/eNB, EMS, slicing, SON
• Facilitate live troubleshooting of lab/production network issues, using overall systems, testing tools, UE, and logs
• Assist in debugging and identifying root cases for the issues/defects experiences in lab or production environment and accordingly document them in JIRA systems
• Manage multiple tasks by multi-tasking and accomplish goals by working across the organization with various teams

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering or Technical education or an equivalent combination of highly related experiences and education
• 8+ years of experience in the wireless industry
• Extensive understanding and experience in 4G/5G RAN, 5G ORAN stack split functions (7-2x, RU, DI, CUCP, CUUP)
• Extensive understanding and experiences in ORAN software architecture in the virtualized environment preferred. 3GPP RAN understanding is minimum requirement
• Understanding of end to end call flow scenarios, such as - VoNR, ViNR, inter-carrier roaming (n14, N26), EPS fallback, SMS, MMS, E911
• Extensive understanding of software systems/services running in the virtualized environments (Kubernetes, AWS) and ORAN functions
• Understanding of RAN performance KPI's/metrics - such as, latency considerations and issues from gNB to Data Center locations
• Understanding and experiences with virtualized networks, orchestration, and automation across a comprehensive network architecture
• Experience in scripting and developing test automation
• Thorough understanding of RAN/ORAN architecture, as describes in 3GPP standards (Rel 15 & 16) and ORAN community
• Working knowledge of IP networking and cloud/MANO technologies (Kubernetes); Cloud Native Architecture experience including micro-services and containerization
• Hands on experiences in testing tools, such as UE simulators, UE debuggers, Channel emulators, Load/Traffic generators, packet core simulators
• Excellent skills with Microsoft productivity apps, Project as well as Database tools
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities

Salary Range
Compensation: $100,100.00/Year - $143,000.00/Year
Compensation and 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 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.