Principal System Architecture Standards Engineer

• Minimum Education: Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, IT/Data Science, or a related field
• Minimum Experience: 10+ years of experience in wireless standards development within 3GPP, GSMA, or TM Forum
• Required Technical Skills: Must have at least 10 years of experience with:
• 3GPP SA5 (OAM), SA6 (Open APIs), or SA2 (System Architecture), or
• TM Forum frameworks and specifications related to AI/Autonomous Networks, or
• 5G/6G System Architecture, interface design, and Cloud-native Network Functions (CNFs)
• Strong knowledge of 3GPP AI/ML, NTN, and Network Energy Saving features up to Release 19
• Although this position focus is for SA WGs, prior experience in the development of overarching wireless systems requirements across UE, RAN, and CN is preferable
• Knowledge of the AI applications in 3GPP - AI for Network, Network for AI, AI for Mobility, AI LCM (Life Cycle Management), Data Framework, NWDAF, MDAF, etc. Knowledge of AI for PHY and AI for (NG) RAN is a plus
• Knowledge of AI ethics, regulatory compliance in telecom, and data privacy frameworks preferred

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

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 .

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