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Principal Standards Engineer

AT DISH
DISH

Principal Standards Engineer

Herndon, VA

Company Summary

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 Gen Mobile.

Department Summary

Our Wireless Technology organization 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.

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Job Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
  • Participating in standard and/or industry group meetings including 3GPP SA1/SA2, GSMA, ETIS, and ATIS but not limited to worldwide
  • Reporting industry-standard progress and supporting internal system engineers on standards issues
  • Write standards contributions to justify company interests
  • Coordinate internal alignment for 3GPP, other Standards Bodies (SDO) specification
Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education and Experience:
  • MS or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of telecommunication standardization and/or systems engineering experience
  • Experience with 3GPP NTN architecture, mobility, and TN/NTN convergence
  • Experience with GSMA, ATIS, ETSI Working Groups (WG) and Standards, virtualized RAN, virtualized packet core


Skills and Qualifications:
  • In-depth knowledge in 3GPP 4/5 Core Architecture, Reference Points/Interfaces, All OAM aspects, Cloud Architecture, Automation
  • Good knowledge of CBRS and associated standards
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to acquire new knowledge
  • Self-motivation and handling standard/system engineering projects on your own.
  • Coordinate internal alignment for 3GPP and other standards bodies and SDOs
  • Experience with vendor management in standards alignment
  • Familiar with Standards Organization (SDO) processes and procedures
  • Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
Salary Ranges

Compensation: $127,050.00/Year - $181,500.00/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.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Herndon, VA 20170, USA
Job ID: Dish-88276
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • FSA
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Profit Sharing
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Lunch and Learns