Senior WEA 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
Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session.
The Senior WEA Engineer will lead the technical implementation, compliance, and operational performance of DISH's Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) capabilities across our nationwide 5G network. This role requires a deep understanding of FCC regulations, wireless network architecture, and alerting protocols. The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally with core engineering, wireless cloud, network operations, legal, public safety partners, and vendors to ensure reliable and compliant emergency alerting services.
Key Responsibilities:

• Stay current on all relevant technology standards (ATIS, 3GPP, FEMA/IPAWS) and evolving FCC regulations impacting WEA systems.
• Interpret and apply FCC Part 10 requirements-including geo-targeting, latency, multilingual alerts-and support audits, documentation, and federal oversight efforts.
• Partner with legal teams, public safety agencies, vendors, CTIA, and internal network teams (RAN, Core, NOC) to align on compliance and best practices.
• Perform ongoing WEA system testing and troubleshooting using tools like Wireshark and internal telemetry to monitor and optimize performance.
• Support end-to-end system design, call flow validation, and lead participation in Required Monthly Tests (RMTs) and live alert scenarios.

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in wireless telecom, including 2+ years working directly with WEA systems or regulatory technologies

Skills and Qualifications:

• Deep knowledge of wireless emergency alerting systems, LTE/5G architecture, and cell broadcast technology
• Familiarity with FEMA IPAWS architecture, CMAS/WEA specifications, and FCC compliance frameworks
• Experience working with or within mobile network operators, public safety organizations, or government entities
• Hands-on experience with network simulation, testing tools (e.g., Wireshark, TEMS), and performance analytics
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage external vendor relationships
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
• Active participation in industry standards groups (e.g., ATIS, 3GPP, CTIA)
• Familiarity with E911, PSAPs and other public warning systems
• Experience with scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python and Bash) for log parsing, system monitoring or testing
• Knowledge of 5G core components such as AMF and CBCF, as well as the N50 interface.

Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $96,250.00/Year - $140,000.00/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.