Principal ORAN Engineer

Company Summary
EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.
Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.
Department Summary
Our Wireless Technology team is transforming the future of connectivity by building and enhancing the country's first virtualized, standalone 5G wireless network from scratch. Our network is free of the limitations of the past, and flexible to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of the changing world.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead vendor engineering reviews and lab-based Proof of Concept testing for hardware and software development.
• Support Market Teams by troubleshooting complex RF and RAN system issues and escalating to vendors when necessary.
• Develop and maintain performance metrics and service assurance measures for deployed systems.
• Coordinate changes with Certification Labs and ensure validation prior to deployment.
• Produce updated technical specifications and release plans, ensuring alignment with CI/CD, orchestration, and automation standards.
• Collaborate with technical writers to document configurations and MOPs; participate in on-call support rotation as needed.

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• BS or MS in Engineering or technical degree or an equivalent combination of highly related experience and education
• 10+ years of experience in the wireless industry

Skills and Qualifications:

• Deep expertise in 5G ORAN/vRAN architectures, including split functions (7-2x, RU, DU, CU) and virtualized software systems per 3GPP Rel 15 & 16.
• Strong understanding of RF radio operations over eCPRI, CSR, DU/timing configurations, and latency considerations from gNB to data centers.
• Experience with virtualized networks, orchestration, automation, and large-scale network architectures.
• Skilled in analyzing LTE, VoLTE, and 5G VoNR L2/L3 call flows using PCAPs and gNB traces.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams and all organizational levels.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced environments and able to manage multiple priorities while contributing to team success.

Salary Ranges
Compensation: $127,050.00/Year - $181,500.00/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.