Senior CALEA Engineer

Company Summary
EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business 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 pioneering the future of connectivity. We're developing and enhancing a unique hybrid network model-combining our advanced, cloud-native 5G core with the nationwide reach of our partners. This approach ensures our network is flexible and powerful, designed to satisfy the social, economic, and transformative needs of the changing world.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior CALEA Engineer to join our growing regulatory engineering and operations team. This role is responsible for the daily operations, testing, and troubleshooting of its Lawful Access platform across our Open RAN 5G standalone (SA) network infrastructure.
This role requires a deep understanding of wireless telecommunications networks, 5G core engineering, cloud network architecture, lawful intercept interfaces, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate must possess prior experience with the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) within the wireless telecommunications industry, and be able to design, implement and maintain our CALEA platform in compliance with applicable U.S. laws and FCC regulations.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy and maintain CALEA-compliant lawful intercept solution across 5G network functions that support real-time lawful intercept activities
• Configure, test and troubleshoot network using mediation devices or lawful intercept collection software
• Develop and maintain documentation related to CALEA compliance, system architecture, call-flows and operational procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Technology Development, Legal and Information Security to ensure operational readiness and regulatory compliance
• Oversee change management to minimize network impacts to CALEA services, including MOP and test case reviews
• Manage vendor relationships and performance
• Interface with law enforcement agencies and third-party vendors to validate LI solutions and troubleshoot issues
• Stay up-to-date with CALEA regulations, 3GPP/ATIS standards, industry best practices, and emerging technologies in lawful intercept
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to other engineers and cross-functional teams
• Ensure the security and integrity of CALEA-related data and systems

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field; Relevant job experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• 5+ years of experience in telecom engineering, with at least 3 years focused on 4G/5G lawful intercept or CALEA implementation
• In-depth understanding of 5G Core (5GC) architecture and interfaces, including 3GPP and ETSI standards
• Hands-on experience with network function virtualization (NFV) in a cloud environment, preferably AWS
• Experience with Kubernetes in the AWS environment
• Experience with lawful intercept mediation platforms and LI provisioning
• Experience working with law enforcement agencies and compliance audits
• Experience with incident management and Root Cause Analysis

Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent problem-solving, communication and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks related to electronic surveillance
• Experience with scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python and Bash) for log parsing, system monitoring or testing
• Must have or be eligible to obtain Secret-level security clearance

Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session.
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $96,250.00/Year - $137,500.00/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.