EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.
EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Network Test and Integration Engineer in our Hughes Network Systems division. The position is located in our Gaithersburg, Maryland office. Hughes has initiated next generation communications system projects comprising 5G, LEO, and GEO for mission critical applications. We are using an agile approach and cutting-edge technologies for 5G core, open RAN, resilient satellite terminals, and smart software technologies including AI/ML for resiliency and orchestration. With industry leading technical portfolio and small and nimble team environment Hughes would like to benefit from your experience for this exciting project which is expanding to additional sites and capabilities.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop and execute tests for terrestrial telecommunications systems.
- Track and document test results and present to management / customer.
- Develop and maintain regression test suites.
- Create and maintain defect reports and track resolution of defects to closure.
- Basic network configuration including configuration of routers and switches.
- Collaborate with partners for test and integration of different subsystems of communication networks such as 4G and/or 5G networks.
- Work with integration of telecom subsystems such as RAN, Core Network and MEC.
- Log analysis of RAN and Core Network and first level of debugging UE issues.
- Installation of servers, routers and switches and perform basic rack and stack and wiring.
- Installation and management of VM using VmWare ESXi or similar hypervisors.
- Installation of Docker containers and applications
- Perform End-to-End testing with User Equipment (phones, MiFi devices).
- Perform testing with REST API, SNMP and MIBs.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications, Engineering or related technical field with strong knowledge of data communications principles, architectures and protocols including TCP/IP, routing, switching, LAN/WAN and Ethernet technologies to and interoperability troubleshooting skills.
- 5+ years of understanding of GSM & LTE systems and protocols including knowledge of basic Linux / UNIX commands and networking.
- Must be capable of obtaining and holding a U.S. government security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of 5G systems, subsystems and protocols
- Familiarity with Cisco Secure Network Analytics (SNA), Nessus and Splunk.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.
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This position will have access to U.S. export-restricted materials. A successful candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or able to obtain U.S. authorization from the Dept. of State or the Dept. of Commerce to access such materials. For more information about U.S. export control laws, see here and here.
EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all–from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!
Financial: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability
Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary)
Employee Incentives: Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet
Health: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law.