Senior 5G Core Signaling Engineer

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, including NRF, BSF, PCF, SEPP, SCP, with AWS.
• Align 5G Core Network vendor product roadmaps with DISH business requirements.
• Maintain and enhance the Network deployment document repository for capacity needs.
• Review deployment and upgrade plans with engineering teams and collaborate with AWS, IP Engineering, and RAN teams.
• Troubleshoot production issues with NOC and vendors, and support device and chipset roadmap testing.
• Work with roaming, IT/OSS/BSS, Charging, and performance engineering teams to ensure network readiness, define policies, and enhance KPIs, focusing on automation and proactive monitoring.

Skills, Experience and Requirements
As a successful Senior 5G Core Signaling Engineer, you will have:
Education and Experience:

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or a similar field
• Minimum 5-6 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 using the CICD framework.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with knowledge of call flows, packet captures, and proposing technical solutions.
• Knowledge of SBA, IMS, SIP, Diameter, RTP, Mobile IP, Sigtran, SS7, and 5G Protocols.
• Experience managing vendors for operational issues and new project deployments, with an understanding of Public Cloud-based platforms for application deployment.

Salary Ranges
Compensation: $96,250.00/Year - $150,000.00/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.