Lead Lab Automation Engineer

Company SummaryEchoStar 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 SummaryOur DISH Technology team challenges the status quo and reimagines capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our team members play vital roles in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesCandidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session. The Lead Lab Automation Engineer resolves network, device, and test framework bottlenecks across Dish Commercial OnStream lab operations and Video/OTT platforms. This role stabilizes multi-client testing environments across Sling, Dish, and Dany by architecting robust automation frameworks, triaging complex production defects, and establishing strict lab governance. Through strategic CI/CD integration, advanced field-level network emulation and AI tool adoption, the role streamlines release readiness and eliminates manual QA overhead. Ultimately, this position bridges lab operations with engineering stakeholders to ensure high-capacity, reliable release cycles.What Success Looks Like (Objectives)Architect and scale Python-based automation frameworks with integrated CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous regression testing across video and OTT applicationsEstablish lab network governance, device allocation schedules, and safety policies to eliminate resource contention and optimize multi-team usabilityNetwork Emulation & Control: Deploy field-level network emulation techniques—including bandwidth throttling, latency injection, packet loss simulation, and real-time network monitoring and controlling—to recreate complex commercial site environments (e.g., hotels, MDUs, hospitals) directly within the lab.Drive release readiness by managing test activities, triaging complex field issues, and analyzing test execution trends to minimize flaky testsLeverage AI-driven testing tools and virtualization methodologies to automate repetitive lab maintenance tasks, power cycling, and test case executionCollaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and external vendors to deliver concise status communications, capacity metrics, and a long-term automation roadmapSkills, Experience and RequirementsCore Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring)Expertise in architecting scalable UI, API, and embedded automation frameworks from scratch using Python and modern CI/CD toolsDomain expertise in live TV and streaming delivery protocols, including IPTV, OTT, QAM, multicast, and HLS/DASH streaming architectures Comprehensive network literacy encompassing VLAN management, Wi-Fi configuration, firewall rules, DHCP reservations, packet analysis, network bandwidth throttling, field-level network emulation techniques, and network monitoring/controlling techniques.Technical leadership capabilities in team management, vendor relations, stakeholder communication, and release execution for complex engineering environmentsPractical AI application skills to evaluate, integrate, and optimize AI/ML testing tools and automated infrastructure processesAdditional QualificationsExperience with DISH/EchoStar product ecosystems and embedded device lab setupsProven track record in production support testing and complex field issue replicationMinimum RequirementsMinimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science Engineering, or a closely related fieldMinimum Experience: 8+ years of experience in Software Test Automation, including 6+ years in a technical lead or senior engineering roleRequired Technical Skills: Must have experience with:Python-based test automation frameworks and modern CI/CD orchestration tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions)Live TV delivery ecosystems (IPTV, OTT, QAM, multicast, HLS/DASH streaming)Embedded device log analysis and network configuration (ADB, Wireshark, VLANs, Wi-Fi routers)Salary RangesCompensation: $110,100.00/Year - $157,300.00/Year BenefitsWe 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. 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