Network Engineer I

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

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session.

Key Responsibilities

Boost Mobile is looking for a Network Engineer I to provide hands-on support for the deployment and operation of our cutting-edge nationwide 5G network. This network features a state-of-the-art IP routing infrastructure leveraging advanced technologies such as BGP, MPLS, SR-MPLS, Segment Routing, EVPN, high-speed dark fiber, and interface speeds up to 400Gbps. As part of our skilled network engineering team, you will contribute directly to the success of building and supporting our nationwide IP network, connecting over 23,000 cell towers on the Boost Mobile 5G network. In this role, you will:

• Work independently to understand and drive network troubleshooting efforts
• Work as part of a team for the delivery of network change and project activity
• Take direction from senior members of the team for network implementations and operations
• Document change activity through methods of procedures and formal change requests
• Work cross-functionally with other groups supporting the 5G infrastructure, including cloud operations, network security, network automation, data center and transport services, and the network operations teams
  
  

Skills, Experience And Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications/electrical/computer Engineering
• Network experience in large enterprise or carrier space a plus
• Professional networking certifications a plus - CCNA or equivalent
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Network troubleshooting methodologies
• IP Addressing (IPv4, IPv6, subnetting)
• Network services (DNS, DHCP)
• Network firewalls
• IP routing (ISIS, OSPF, BGP)
  
  

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $72,400.00/Year - $103,400.00/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.