DISH, 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 Mobile 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.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
This role demands strong leadership to steer a technically adept team, crucial for ensuring the delivery and upkeep of Dish's top-tier 5G operational RAN Network.
- Drive operational excellence for Dish's 5G SA network with Open RAN on hybrid cloud
- Lead team of 5G RAN Managers and RAN System Engineers in Tier 3 Technical Support and lead the broader team of RAN System Engineers
- Provide technical support and training to NOC, including NOC Advanced RAN Ops and markets
- Collaborate with RAN and cloud vendors (AWS, VMware) for Tier-IV product/R&D support
- Oversee SW deployments, new HW/SW changes, and updates
- Develop and maintain National MOPS/SOPS for NOC/market SMEs (O&M)
- Collaborate closely with National teams including RF teams on KPIs, Optimization, and Golden Parameter Configurations, Technology Development, Core, NOC, and Network Engineering
Skills, Experience and Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, or Telecommunications Engineering (Masters preferred)
- 15+ years of RAN experience, including 5+ years managing teams with strategic thinking and self-awareness
- Proven track record of fostering Operational Excellence
- Proficiency in RAN technologies: 4G, 5G (SA preferred), VoLTE, VoNR, 3GPP, and ORAN standards
- Skilled in managing technical teams/SMEs for Engineering Technical Support (MNO experience advantageous)
- Proficient in ticket tracking services like Jira and ServiceOne
- Strong troubleshooting abilities to resolve network outages; adept at analyzing wireless networks and equipment, with multitasking capabilities in stressful situations
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $127,050.00/Year - $208,725.00/Year
Benefits