What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pilot Engineering and Solutions Architecture Intern position at Hughes Network Systems, LLC?
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 in our Hughes Network Systems division for a Pilot Engineering and Solutions Architecture Intern. This position will be located at our Germantown, MD office.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with teams such as Network Engineering, Customer Service, Orchestration, and Network Infrastructure to assist in gathering requirements and design scalable and maintainable workflows.
- Explore building demo scripts for networking and cybersecurity solutions involving networking gear and security applications.
- Assist in the development of automated reporting templates to efficiently track opportunities, leveraging Salesforce, Tableau, and other reporting tools to streamline data updates and improve decision-making processes.
- Create comprehensive documentation for code, processes, and solutions to ensure effective knowledge sharing, facilitate team collaboration, and support long-term maintainability.
Basic Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's program pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Must have 60 credit hours completed by June 2025
- 3.0 GPA or above
Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic understanding of networking concepts, software development fundamentals, python scripting and debugging techniques.
- Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn new technologies.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate ideas clearly.
Compensation Range
Annual Salary: $49,000.00 - $70,000.00EchoStar 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.
Salary : $49,000 - $70,000
