What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Satcom Systems Engineer position at EchoStar?
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 roadmap
- Leads partner SATCOM equipment evaluation, integration and procurement activities
- Coordinates all product line enhancements and partner component configurations and integration activities
- Manages Product Quality and Configuration Management activities
- Coordinates systems acceptance testing
- Designs customer solutions for specific customer and product requirements
- Specifies equipment, generates, and issues purchase requisitions for equipment and services
- Manages engineering activities to include transmission planning, link budget analysis, network design, budgetary pricing, network enhancements, and technical briefings
- Supports RFP responses including requirements, compliance and gap analysis
- Supports Business Development activities as needed, providing support to the program team
Basic Requirements :
IP network design, addressing, and routing
Preferred Qualifications :
Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance. #LI-EM1
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.
