Manager Radio Network Optimization Engineer Jobs in Colorado

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 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.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The nationwide 5G wireless network requires a sophisticated infrastructure that balances massive scalability with mission-critical reliability. This role solves the challenge of designing and engineering foundational network elements that must perform seamlessly within a multi-VRF, service provider environment. By providing technical leadership for functional subsystem upgrades and strategic network expansions, the incumbent ensures the network remains resilient while evolving to meet next-generation telecommunications demands.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives)

• Delivery of scalable architectural frameworks that meet 5G service provider specifications and multi-VRF requirements within project timelines
• Successful nationwide deployment of complex LAN/WAN/RAN configurations with minimal disruption to existing subscriber services
• Standardization of technical communication through high- and low-level diagrams that accelerate cross-functional engineering cycles
• Achievement of high-integrity network performance metrics verified through rigorous automated testing and integration protocols
• Maintenance of mission-critical network reliability and 24x7 production uptime through advanced hands-on leadership and support
• Measurable gains in operational efficiency and fault detection through the strategic application of AI-driven predictive maintenance and automation

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Core Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring):

• Mastery of service provider networking protocols including MPLS, segment routing, and multiprotocol environments

• Proficiency in IPv6 and SRv6 networking architectures within high-scale carrier spaces

• Advanced expertise in traffic shaping, QoS, and high-availability configurations in multi-VRF environments

• Deep understanding of data center fabric design, network security considerations, and redundant failover systems

• Critical experience in network configuration and deployment automation using Python, Bash, Ansible, and Zero Touch Provisioning

• AI Literacy and Application skills to leverage machine learning models for network optimization and anomaly detection

Additional Qualifications:

• Professional networking certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE

• Public cloud certifications with a focus on advanced networking or cloud engineering

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

• 8+ years of professional experience in large enterprise or carrier environments

• Extensive experience with MPLS and segment routing

• Documented success with IPv6 and SRv6 networking

• Proven history with eGP and iGP in multiprotocol environments

• Experience with network automation via Python or Ansible

• Expertise in data center fabric design and deployment

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Salary Ranges
Compensation: $110,100.00/Year - $160,000.00/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: EchoStar 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. EchoStar 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 employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact leaves@dish.com if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement, Pay Transparency, EEOC Know Your Rights (English/Spanish)

Qualifications:Core Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring):

• Mastery of service provider networking protocols including MPLS, segment routing, and multiprotocol environments

• Proficiency in IPv6 and SRv6 networking architectures within high-scale carrier spaces

• Advanced expertise in traffic shaping, QoS, and high-availability configurations in multi-VRF environments

• Deep understanding of data center fabric design, network security considerations, and redundant failover systems

• Critical experience in network configuration and deployment automation using Python, Bash, Ansible, and Zero Touch Provisioning

• AI Literacy and Application skills to leverage machine learning models for network optimization and anomaly detection

Additional Qualifications:

• Professional networking certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE

• Public cloud certifications with a focus on advanced networking or cloud engineering

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

• 8+ years of professional experience in large enterprise or carrier environments

• Extensive experience with MPLS and segment routing

• Documented success with IPv6 and SRv6 networking

• Proven history with eGP and iGP in multiprotocol environments

• Experience with network automation via Python or Ansible

• Expertise in data center fabric design and deployment

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Education:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME