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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.

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.

Boost Mobile is seeking a Network Engineer to support the routing infrastructure behind its nationwide 5G network. The selected candidate will directly contribute to the success of the 5G network, enabling the connectivity that powers millions of customers across the U.S. As part of the Network Engineering team, this role activates new network devices and routing on a multi–100G backbone through hands-on configuration and automation. This position provides advanced support for technologies such as BGP, MPLS, Segment Routing, EVPN, and dark fiber transport while collaborating with teams supporting evolving 5G and cloud infrastructure.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives):

• Design, deploy, and automate large-scale network infrastructure supporting the 5G core and transport network
• Troubleshoot complex routing, configuration, and connectivity issues, clearly communicating findings and potential solutions
• Develop and document network requirements, activation procedures, and service specifications
• Execute network testing, validation, and integration plans while ensuring ongoing network reliability and integrity
• Collaborate with vendors and internal partners to evaluate, test, and resolve hardware and software issues

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

• Strong knowledge of routing and switching technologies including BGP, ISIS, MPLS, Segment Routing, and EVPN
• Familiarity with automation, scripting tools such as Python or Ansible, and emerging AI application frameworks for network optimization
• Working knowledge of transport technologies such as dark fiber, optical networking, and high-capacity Ethernet
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills alongside a strong capacity for collaborative problem solving
• Familiarity with cloud networking concepts within AWS, Azure, GCP, or private cloud environments
• Critical experiences configuring and troubleshooting Cisco network devices in a wireless carrier or large service provider environment

Additional Qualifications:

• Industry certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP, or equivalent
• Experience with network monitoring and telemetry tools

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 2 years of experience in network engineering, operations, or design in a service provider or large-scale enterprise environment
• Must have at least 2 years of experience with:
• Cisco network devices
• Routing and switching protocols (BGP, ISIS, or MPLS)

Visa sponsorship not available for this position

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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.
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