Principal Solutions Engineer - 5G ORAN Private Networks

Department Summary

DISH is transforming the future of connectivity. We’re doing it by building the country’s first virtualized, standalone 5G wireless network from scratch. The foundation of a connected world, it’s a network free of the limitations of the past, and flexible enough to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of the changing world.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Principal Solutions Engineer will be working on DISH Private Network solutions to help enterprises deploy 5G/LTE use cases that will drive substantial value and business outcomes. This role requires deep understanding of E2E private network solutions and a broad knowledge of technical architecture, as well as use case acumen required across different vertical enterprise customers. The Senior Solutions Engineer will be responsible for defining service requirements with product management & engineering to deliver managed services (design-integrate-deploy-operate) for Dish’s private network as-a-service solution. This position requires in-depth technical knowledge of private networks based on 3GPP/ETSI/MEC/ONAP/MANO specifications, call flow, architecture, and experience in virtualization, cloud, OSS/BSS & Orchestration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with client to understand business need and requirements

• New Technology Trials and introductions into the DISH Wireless Network with focus on Enterprise Private LTE/5G Solutions

• Lab and Field validation of the next generation Wireless Technologies (ie. 5G, Small Cells and NB-IoT)

• Develop tools, processes, and use cases to deliver an end-to-end (RAN/Core/MEC/Vertical Applications/FCAPs) solution for an enterprise customer

• Conduct network trials and technology evaluation programs with engineering teams across the USA

• First Deployments for new technologies into the DISH Wireless Network

• Work with industry leading network and handset OEM Vendors

• Collaborate and share trial learnings and knowledge across the various engineering teams in DISH

• Manage projects from initial planning stages, design, integration to final deployment from a end-to-end perspective

Skills, Experience and Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science; Ph.D. preferred

• 10+ years’ experience in telecommunication industry in systems engineering roles

• Advanced knowledge of IP networking including routing and switching

• Fundamental Wireless Design principles (ie. Air interface, RF design, etc.)

• Basic technical skills in LTE-FDD/TDD networks

• Excellent understanding of radio propagation principles (High/Low bands, mmWave)

• Quick learner with industry leading RF Planning tools 

• Maintain a broad knowledge of current and emerging state-of-the-art network systems technologies, architectures, and products

• Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes is a plus

• 10-20% travel required

• Good planning, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Salary Range

Compensation: $115,500.00/Year - $214,500.00/Year
Compensation and Benefits

We also 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.