Full-Time

Lead Engineer

5G Signaling

Deadline 7/23/27
Echostar

Echostar

10,001+ employees

Satellite technology and services provider

No salary listed

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
TCP/IP
Kubernetes
Wireshark
Network Monitoring
Docker
DevOps

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Telecommunications or Electronics/Computer Engineering.
  • Eight to fourteen years of experience working within the wireless industry on the carrier or vendor side.
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking and familiarity with TCP, UDP, SCTP, HTTP, Diameter protocols, and 5G interfaces.
  • Hands-on experience with 5G signaling and packet core network functions, including NRF, PCF, BSF, AMF, and SMF.
  • Prior experience deploying and managing signaling and packet core elements in Tier I or Tier II carrier networks.
  • Prior experience validating 5G signaling calls with detailed call flow analysis.
  • Working knowledge of a virtualization platform based on cloud-native principles.
  • Familiarity with containers and technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker.
  • Familiarity with DevOps and continuous integration/continuous delivery methodology and related tools.
  • Knowledge of protocol analyzers and tools such as Wireshark, NetScout, and RADCOM.
  • Availability to support production issues after hours and participate in a rotational on-call schedule.
Responsibilities
  • Deploy and support 5G signaling core network functions over a public-cloud standalone 5G network.
  • Monitor the system health of signaling network functions using key performance indicators and alarms.
  • Ensure solutions adhere to defined standards and best practices, and assist in developing those standards and best practices.
  • Investigate innovative 5G technologies to improve network virtualization infrastructure.
  • Engage with vendor personnel to set up and validate new services and features, as well as upgrades.
  • Contribute to process-improvement reviews by identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.
  • Participate in knowledge transfer, documentation, and information sharing.
  • Stay current with new technologies and technical areas.

EchoStar provides satellite technology, services, and connectivity. It builds, owns, and operates satellite assets and related ground networks to deliver video, data, and communications services. Its products include satellite-based television distribution and broadband/connectivity solutions for underserved areas, supported by satellites, ground stations, and managed services. The company differentiates itself through vertical integration of its satellite fleet and technology with service delivery, a history of a split between technology/wholesale operations and consumer Dish Network, and a recent unification with Dish Network to combine satellite technology with consumer satellite TV. The goal is to extend reliable satellite-based connectivity and communications to distant or underserved regions, helping people access TV, internet, and data services where traditional networks are limited.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Englewood, Colorado

Founded

1980

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What believers are saying

  • AT&T closed its $23 billion spectrum deal on July 28, 2026, strengthening EchoStar liquidity.
  • Q2 2026 deconsolidation produced $8.46 billion net income and cut total debt to $17.4 billion.
  • EchoStar can redirect capital toward Boost Mobile, enterprise services, and satellite connectivity after restructuring.

What critics are saying

  • Hughes filed Chapter 11 on August 1, 2026, signaling broken legacy broadband economics.
  • Wireless subscribers fell 118,000 in Q2 2026, and pay-TV lost 241,000 users.
  • SpaceX’s 2027 mobile launch and AT&T’s spectrum purchases compress EchoStar’s remaining strategic runway.

What makes Echostar unique

  • Charlie Ergen controls EchoStar’s satellite, wireless, and spectrum assets under one balance sheet.
  • EchoStar owns JUPITER 3 and a hybrid GEO-terrestrial network strategy competitors lack.
  • The company still serves government, enterprise, and consumer connectivity across satellite and Boost Mobile.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

44%

1 year growth

44%

2 year growth

44%
Yahoo Finance
Aug 21st, 2026
EchoStar's $8.5B profit masks wireless churn as AT&T adds spectrum

EchoStar reported $8.46 billion in net income for the second quarter, but the figure was driven primarily by a $9.73 billion non-cash deconsolidation gain from business restructuring. The company's core operations continue to struggle, losing 118,000 retail wireless subscribers and 241,000 pay-TV users during the period. Meanwhile, AT&T posted revenues of $31.56 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.65, beating analyst estimates of $0.59. The company generated $4.67 billion in quarterly free cash flow whilst serving over 70 million postpaid phone users. Hedge fund holdings in EchoStar increased from 90 to 102 between Q4 and Q1, though short interest stands at 23.33% of float. AT&T saw hedge fund holders decline from 77 to 72, with minimal short interest at 1.57%.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 6th, 2026
AT&T closes $23B EchoStar spectrum deal as SpaceX debut worries fade

AT&T completed its $23 billion acquisition of wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar on 28 July, a deal first announced in August 2025. The transaction adds roughly 50 MHz of low-band and mid-band spectrum covering more than 400 markets across the US. The newly acquired spectrum includes 30 MHz of nationwide 3.45 GHz mid-band and 20 MHz of nationwide 600 MHz low-band, designed to boost 5G capacity and download speeds. AT&T also extended its wholesale network partnership with EchoStar, which will continue operating under the Boost Mobile brand. Second-quarter revenue rose 2% to $31.6 billion, with diluted earnings per share climbing to $0.66 from $0.62 year-on-year. The stock has climbed 18% since early July after falling more than 12% following SpaceX's public trading debut in June.

MacRumors
Aug 5th, 2026
SpaceX to launch Starlink mobile service using $19.6B spectrum deal to challenge Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile

SpaceX plans to build a terrestrial mobile service using spectrum acquired from EchoStar, aiming to compete with major US carriers. President Gwynne Shotwell said the company will create a "true mobile service" using lower-cost base stations paired with Starlink dishes rather than traditional cell towers. SpaceX agreed to pay $19.6 billion for 65 MHz of wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar in 2025. The company plans to launch next-generation Starlink Mobile satellites in 2027, with upgraded service targeted for late that year. Analysts expressed scepticism about SpaceX's ability to compete without an MVNO agreement, noting its 65 MHz spectrum is small compared to what major carriers own. Shares of AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon fell 2 to 4 percent following the announcement.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 3rd, 2026
EchoStar reports $3.6B Q2 revenue and $8.5B net income as Hughes unit files Chapter 11 with $1.5B debt

EchoStar reported Q2 2026 revenue of $3.58 billion and net income of $8.46 billion, beating analyst expectations. However, its subsidiary Hughes Satellite Systems filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, struggling with $1.5 billion in maturing debt amid intensifying competition from low-Earth-orbit providers. The restructuring will refocus Hughes on enterprise, government and defence customers. EchoStar now faces questions about funding its LEO direct-to-device and 5G initiatives whilst managing liquidity pressures and debt obligations. Analysts project EchoStar revenue of $13.3 billion and earnings of $1.3 billion by 2029, assuming a 3.5% annual revenue decline. The company's investment narrative centres on integrated satellite and terrestrial connectivity, though Hughes' bankruptcy filing has raised concerns about the sustainability of this strategy amid competitive and capital pressures.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 3rd, 2026
EchoStar loses 241,000 pay TV subs as Hughes satellite unit files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

EchoStar lost 241,000 pay-TV subscribers in the second quarter, ending 30 June 2026 with 6.39 million total subscribers. The figure includes 4.68 million Dish TV and 1.71 million Sling TV subscribers. Overall second-quarter revenue fell to $3.58 billion from $3.72 billion year-on-year. Pay-TV revenue declined to $2.24 billion from $2.46 billion in the same period of 2025. Despite subscriber and revenue declines, EchoStar posted net income of $8.46 billion, compared to a net loss of $306 million in the year-ago quarter, due to a non-cash gain. Excluding this benefit, net income would have been around $49.5 million. Separately, EchoStar's Hughes Network System division filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy to reorganise around $1.5 billion in debt. The company said the proceedings will not impact Dish, Sling TV, or the rest of EchoStar.