Lead Engineer - ORAN

Company Summary

DISH Network Technologies, 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 Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

Department Summary

Our Wireless Technology organization is at the forefront of transforming connectivity for the future. We're pioneering the development of the nation's first virtualized, standalone 5G wireless network from the ground up. This network represents the cornerstone of a truly connected world, unbound by the constraints of the past and adaptable to meet the diverse and evolving needs of our rapidly changing society, economy and technology landscape.

• You will interact closely with Dish key partners as well as Dish Technology Development, Network Development, Engineering & Operations from Core, cloud, and Network Engineering, Project Mgmt. and RF Teams
• Participate in vendor engineering reviews of hardware/software development in lab Proof of Concept environments.
• Performs technical evaluations of major system enhancements and major new customer requirements.
• Be a key SME from RAN and support Entry/Exit criteria for new software loads/releases migrating from Sandbox > Integration > Pre-production > Production environments.
• Support FOA/FFI testing and evaluation.
• Provide lead support with Market Teams to troubleshoot/resolve complex issues with deployed RF and RAN systems.
• Engage and escalate issues with vendors when critical/time sensitive support and resolution is needed.
• Develop key metrics for performance monitoring and service assurance.
• Coordinates proposed changes with Certification Lab(s) for validation.
• Will produce updated technical specifications of system changes and provide a comprehensive plan for release.
• Ensures solutions meet key criteria for CI/CD, system orchestration and automation.
• Works with technical writers/engineers to document final process configurations and MOPs to support Field Operations.
• This position may provide on-call support on a rotational basis.

• A passion for working on new technologies in a fast-paced and frequently changing environment.
• Extensive understanding in 5G ORAN split functions (7-2x, RU, DU, CU-CP, CU-U)
• Extensive understanding and experience in RAN/vRAN software architectures in a virtualized environment.
• Extensive understanding of RF Radio operations over eCPRI interfaces. Includes CSR, DU and timing configurations.
• Extensive understanding of s/w systems/services running virtualized ORAN functions.
• Understanding of latency considerations and issues from gNB to Data Center locations.
• Understanding and experience with virtualized networks, orchestration and automation across a large network architecture.
• Thorough understanding of vRAN/ORAN architecture described in 3GPP standards (Rel 15 & 16).
• RF Design, Optimization and performance improvement experience is a plus
• Deep understanding of LTE, VoLTE, 5G VoNR L2/L3 call flows with ability to understand and analyze traces (PCAP, GNB traces)
• Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science or Telecommunications Engineering (Masters or PHD will be favorable).
• 10 - 16 years of experience in the wireless industry
• Must be self-motivated, able to manage simultaneous events efficiently
• Able to achieve goals by working professionally with other team members
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills including the ability to interact with technical and non-technical teams
• Curious minded person striving for continuous learning and innovation.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

• Employee Stock Purchase
• Term Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Training Reimbursement
• Gratuity
• Mobile and Internet Reimbursement
• Team Outings