Senior Core Architect

Company Summary

Echo Star 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.

Our Wireless Technology team is pioneering the future of connectivity. We're developing and enhancing a unique hybrid network model—combining our advanced, cloud-native 5G core with the nationwide reach of our partners. This approach ensures our network is flexible and powerful, designed to satisfy the social, economic, and transformative needs of the changing world.

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:

• Lead solution architecture and design for 5G Core, IMS, RAN, and cloud-native platforms, delivering robust, scalable technical solutions for enterprise and U.S. government clients
• Define technical requirements, evaluate vendors/suppliers, participate in RFPs, and manage integration planning to ensure optimal technology selection
• Support customer engagement and proposals, articulating complex technical solutions and representing architecture in client discussions and design reviews
• Design and execute proofs-of-concept (PoC) and lab validations to test platforms, network solutions, and compliance with architecture standards
• Own and manage technology roadmaps for 5G and IMS core features, ensuring alignment with evolving standards (3
  
  GPP, GSMA, ORAN) and future-proof product development
• Drive AI/ML innovation to optimize network performance, automate configuration/provisioning, and enable proactive troubleshooting and fault detection

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• 7+ years of experience in telecom architecture, network design, or solutions engineering
• Experience in writing and responding to technical RFPs/RFIs
• Hands‑on experience with network validation, lab PoCs, and troubleshooting

Skills and Requirements:

• Strong understanding of 5G Core, IMS, cloud-native networking, and AI/ML in telecom applications
• Familiarity with vendor ecosystems, 3
  
  GPP/GSMA standards, and network lifecycle management
• Ability to work across cross‑functional teams and effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Compensation: $/Year – $/Year

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.

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Echo Star will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law.

All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for…