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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 Manager Satellite Terminal Hardware Design in our Hughes Network Systems division to work in our Ground Segment Group within hardware engineering. The position is located in our Germantown, Maryland office.
At Hughes, we are developing some of the largest and most powerful satellite and terrestrial IP-based communications systems in the world. We are looking for engineering professionals to help us achieve our vision of providing broadband connectivity everywhere. Your role is to bring best-in-class user terminal solutions to our high-throughput ground networks.
Responsibilities
• Manage the technical development and project management for the development and delivery of advanced user terminal solutions for satellite and terrestrial IP-based communications systems
• Lead and direct a multi-functional engineering team to develop and integrate hardware, software, and network technology to satisfy customer requirements and deliverables
• Establish objectives, specifications, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and contingency plans to ensure projects are executed effectively
• Oversee all aspects of the development over the entire project life (concept, development, integration, qualification, acceptance, and delivery)
• Coordinate across multiple corporate functions including business, operations, and manufacturing
• Perform the function of technical customer interface
• Ensure the timely and cost effective accomplishment of contractual commitments
Basic Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• 10+ years of experience with a background in hardware development of satellite and terrestrial IP-based user terminal architectures and systems
• 5+ years leading cross functional engineering teams in design and development projects with external customer deliverables
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• Knowledge of systems to include: baseband, RF, antenna, and electronic packaging technologies
• Project management experience highly desired with formal training or equivalent (PMP) training
Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.
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.
