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
Surpassing network limitations of the past, our Wireless Development organization is building the country's first cloud-native, standalone 5G wireless network. This is the foundation of a connected world flexible enough to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of today and the future.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
As a 5G ORAN Field Engineer, you'll be out in the field keeping our facilities and equipment in top form by maintaining multiple locations in your assigned area. You will be in charge of post construction checks, single site verification, commissioning, site acceptance, testing and maintaining cell sites and edge and local data center installations. You will also be evaluating our network coverage and finding ways to make it even better.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate, maintain, and perform preventative maintenance on wireless network cell site equipment
- Support and deploy CU-CP and CU-UP network functions using VMWare Telco Cloud Automation Platform
- Configure CSR and inspect site cabinets for damage or post-construction issues
- Validate breaker placement, GPS cable, backhaul fiber connections, and power/site configuration
- Verify antenna positions, perform single site verification using EXFO tool for various issues
- Collaborate with experts for integration, troubleshoot network functionality, maintain inventory records, resolve tickets, and ensure compliance with installation standards
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:
- 3+ years of telecommunications experience, specializing in RAN, 4G LTE cell site troubleshooting, and testing
- Technical degree in Electronics or Telecommunications, or equivalent military and industry experience will be considered
Skills and Requirements:
- Familiarity with testing protocols for transport, RF, base-station turn-up, commissioning, and validation, along with troubleshooting antenna systems, spectrum analyzers, and base station equipment.
- Skilled in PIM, VSWR, MIMO, and RET, with experience in LTE or CDMA technology from major vendors, as well as dark and lit fiber testing.
- Proficient in PC hardware troubleshooting and familiar with DC power distribution systems.
- Willing to travel up to 75% within the market (including overnight and occasional domestic travel) and work nonstandard hours, including weekends and evenings.
- Ability to read and interpret as-builts, construction drawings, equipment specs, and MOPs, while quickly learning and implementing new methods and tools.
- Capable of working in various conditions (climbing, lifting up to 55 lbs, confined spaces, outdoor environments) with general computer proficiency; experience with Google Suite and command line utilities is a plus.
Location:
Due to the emergency response nature of this role, candidates must live within or be able to relocate within DMV coverage area. Relocation assistance will be considered for the ideal candidate.
Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $83,203.00/Year - $118,881.00/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.
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What We Do
Tune into the innovation, collaboration and culture that our team members bring to the office every day. We want you to be a part of our journey to build the next generation of technology that transforms the way the world communicates. Our team members are the key to our history of groundbreaking innovation and our continued progress. If you bring an inquisitive curiosity, a sense of pride in your work, an openness to adventure and a drive to win, we’ll provide the structure to take the next step in your career. This is more than just another job, this is your launchpad to achieve your potential and a community dedicated to your growth.
Why Work With Us
At EchoStar, we work to create opportunity and cultivate an environment where people thrive. Between our brands, our partners, our teams and our customers, the opportunities are endless. Get started on your next career adventure with EchoStar!
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All team members are in person at one of our locations across the globe. We proudly call Colorado home with several corporate offices in the Denver-Metro area and 4,000+ team members in the Denver-Metro area.
