Senior Technical Program Manager

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
Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in vendor engineering reviews of hardware/software development in lab Proof of Concept environments
• 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

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• BS or MS in Engineering or technical degree or an equivalent combination of highly related experience and education
• 6+ years of experience in the wireless industry

Skills and Qualifications:

• A passion for working on new technologies in a fast-paced and frequently changing environment
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization through conventional methods (verbal and written)
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with technical and non-technical teams
• Extensive understanding in 5G ORAN split functions (7-2x, RU, DU, CU, CP, UP...)
• 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 software 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)
• Must be self-motivated, able to manage simultaneous events efficiently
• Able to achieve goals by working professionally with other team members

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.