Software Test and QA Engineer II

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 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 Responsibilities Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person on-site interview.   Software systems and integrated hardware components require rigorous quality validation to maintain operational stability and reliability across multi-device ecosystems. This role solves complex integration defects, streamlines testing processes, and enforces high quality standards across multidisciplinary engineering teams. By establishing efficient QA strategies and identifying vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle, the position ensures product releases consistently meet stringent performance and safety benchmarks. What Success Looks Like Establish and execute comprehensive QA strategies to validate integrated software and hardware systems across complex environments. Optimize existing QA workflows and leverage automated testing tools and AI-driven testing frameworks to maximize testing efficiency and coverage. Monitor, analyze, and report critical quality metrics directly to leadership and executive stakeholders to guide release decisions. Partner with development, product, and operations teams to align quality assurance initiatives with cross-functional project goals. Mentor junior QA engineers, providing technical guidance to cultivate testing competencies and elevate team performance. Conduct end-to-end integration testing across multi-device systems to verify overall system stability and performance. Skills, Experience and Requirements Core Skills and Competencies Proven expertise in end-to-end QA methodologies, software testing lifecycles, and integrated system testing across multi-device architectures. AI Literacy and Application in software quality assurance, including the ability to leverage AI tools for test case generation, anomaly detection, and defect analysis. Advanced proficiency in test management systems such as Jira to track, prioritize, and resolve software and hardware defects efficiently. Critical experience in leading and influencing cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and enforce quality standards. Strong foundational knowledge in programming fundamentals and software development methodologies. Acute analytical precision to identify subtle edge-case failure modes in interconnected hardware and software systems. Additional Qualifications Experience with automated test frameworks and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or complex multi-device test environment setups.

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) Minimum Experience: 3+ years of experience in software testing, quality engineering, or similar quality functions Required Technical Skills: Must have at least 3 years of experience with: Software testing lifecycles (STLC) and formal QA methodologies Test management tools, including Jira Multi-device software and hardware integration testing Fundamental programming concepts and development practices Visa sponsorship not available for this role Salary Ranges Compensation: $72,400.00/Year - $103,400.00/Year Benefits We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a