EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Sr SATCOM Engineer in our Hughes Network Systems division. This role designs and implements SATCOM solutions for DoD customer requirements. This position will be located onsite at our headquarters in Germantown, MD.

Responsibilities:

Performs customer requirements analysis and maintains product roadmapLeads partner SATCOM equipment evaluation, integration and procurement activitiesCoordinates all product line enhancements and partner component configurations and integration activitiesManages Product Quality and Configuration Management activitiesCoordinates systems acceptance testingDesigns customer solutions for specific customer and product requirementsSpecifies equipment, generates, and issues purchase requisitions for equipment and servicesManages engineering activities to include transmission planning, link budget analysis, network design, budgetary pricing, network enhancements, and technical briefingsSupports RFP responses including requirements, compliance and gap analysisSupports Business Development activities as needed, providing support to the program team

Basic Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in a Technical Field or combination of education and experience; relevant experience includes military experience on similar complex SATCOM equipment.Must be capable of obtaining and holding a U.S. government security clearanceHas experience working with US Government customers.Travel approx. 10%At least three years’ experience in network designAt least three years’ experience in the following:IP network design, addressing, and routingM&C systems and SNMP architecture and Network Management SystemsCommunications systems design and implementationRF systems/SATCOM system design/implementation, modulation schemes/encoding skillsUnderstands spectrum management and planning

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with satellite modems and gateway configuration and operationsFamiliarity with electronic test equipment to include Spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators and other common use test equipmentFamiliarity with a wide range of satellite communications systems to include COTP and COTM in different environments such as land, land mobile, maritime or aviation environments.Strong interpersonal and communications skills (oral and written)Ability to effectively interact with management, technical resources, and sales personnelExcellent organizational and team skillsAbility to read and interpret procedures, work instructions, schematics, diagrams, and assembly instructions.Experience working in a military environment.Excellent written and oral skills.Ability to travel, interface directly with the customer, work independently or as part of a team, and provide written status to management.Experience with MS Office products including Excel, Word, Access, Power Point, and Visio.Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.#LI-EM1

Compensation Range

Annual Salary: $94,000.00 - $125,000.00

EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all–from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!

Financial:  401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability

Work-Life Balance:  Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary)

Employee Incentives:  Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet

Health:  Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.  U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law.