**EchoStar** has an exciting opportunity in our **Hughes Network Systems** division for a **Systems Engineer Intern** . This position will be located at our **Germantown, MD** office. **Responsibilities:** + Provide technical support to manage large service provider networks + Install, configure, maintain network services, equipment, and devices + Design, implement, troubleshoot, and manage routing and switching of Enterprise Customers’ terrestrial networks + Create, document, and complete system testing to qualify new software releases + Document network diagrams for future reference + Requires monitoring and troubleshooting of platform and OS based problems, network infrastructure and connectivity issues​ **Basic Requirements:** + Currently pursuing a degree in Networking, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field. + 3.0 GPA or above + 60 credit hours or more by start of internship, June 2025 **Preferred Qualifications:** + Technical knowledge of Cisco IOS, IOS-XR, Forti OS, API scripting, Wireshark + Knowledgeable in configuration management tools such as Ansible and proven experience with Python to support developing scripts + Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems + Understanding of network infrastructure, protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, ARP, VLAN), and services (e.g., DNS, DHCP, VPNs, SD-WAN) + Good customer service and communications skills (written and oral) + Adaptable and willing to learn new technologies + Must have the ability to effectively multi-task + Knowledge of Cisco ACI/APIC, VMWare, KVM products is a plus 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. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. EEO is the law. At EchoStar, you have the right to request reasonable accommodations. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact careers@echostar.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of an application.