Sr Software Engineer

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.

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Sr Software Engineer in our Hughes Network Systems division. This position will be located at our headquarters in Germantown, MD.

• Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle.
• Taking ownership of software-related complaints and working toward finding solutions
• Analyzing data to spot potential weaknesses or problems with software.
• Working with Project Managers to create plans of action for creating new software.
• Overseeing initial software rollouts and updates to ensure smooth implementation.
• Providing technical leadership to Engineers responsible for writing the code for new software and updates
• Training other Engineers on software development or project-related tasks
• Assisting with designing, coding and debugging software as needed

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science/computer engineering or related technical field
• 6 years relevant work experience
• Previous experience developing software with Python, C/C++

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in computer science/computer engineering or related technical degree
• Working knowledge of Apache Airflow for the scheduling and orchestration of data pipelines and/or workflows
• Ideal candidate would be able to author workflows as Directed Analytic Graph’s (DAG’s) to automate installation of complex networks.
• Working knowledge of network architecture and design would be a plus.

Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.

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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.