Field Engineer II

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 team is building and enhancing 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
Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session.
As a 5G ORAN Field Engineer, you'll be out in the field keeping our facilities and equipment in top form by maintaining multiple Boost Cell Site locations in your assigned area. You will be responsible for post construction checks, Single Site verification, commissioning, site acceptance, testing and maintaining cell sites and edge and local data center installations. Regular maintenance, keeping inventories, doing audits. 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 all cell site equipment in the wireless network
• Support and deploy CU-CP and CU-UP network functions using VMWare Telco Cloud Automation Platform; conduct tests and troubleshoot if remote config file push fails
• Configure the CSR at sites, inspect cabinets for damage or post-construction issues, and validate breaker placement, GPS cable, and backhaul fiber connections
• Perform site validation, including power and configuration checks, GC COP readiness, antenna positioning, and single site verification using EXFO for VSWR, PIM, RET, and swap issues
• Utilize test equipment for VSWR, intermodulation, network interference, and fiber testing, while collaborating with microwave, transport, RF, and construction teams for troubleshooting
• Maintain inventory records, submit reports, complete audits, resolve network tickets within SLAs, ensure contractor compliance with installation standards, and uphold a clean, safe work environment

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• A technical degree in Electronics or Telecommunications or a combination of military and industry experience will be considered
• At least 3+ years current experience in a telecommunications role with direct experience with RAN, 4G LTE cell site troubleshooting and testing experience

Skills and Qualifications:

• Direct experience with data communications, digital communications, operating systems and applications, computer support, scripting, or project management is required
• Travel required up to 75% within the market (overnight travel required), and occasional travel domestically
• Must be able to work nonstandard hours to support business needs, including weekends and evenings to support 24/7 operations
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings like as-builts, construction drawings, equipment specifications and MOPs
• Ability to learn, understand and implement new methods and tools
• Physical abilities: standing, walking, bending, crawling into small spaces, climbing ladders, working at heights, lifting objects up to 70 lbs. Must be able to prepare for and work outdoors in various weather conditions
• General knowledge of widely used computer applications required, experience with Google Suite is a plus. Ability to learn and apply new applications quickly. Proficiency with command line utilities is highly valued

Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $103,500.00/Year - $119,169.00/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.