Computer Engineer - Network Systems Applications

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 Computer Engineer – Network Systems Applications in our Hughes Network Systems division.   This position is located at our Gaithersburg, MD office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute the design and implementation of network solutions and automation tools for use in integrating, testing, deploying and verifying distributed application systems required for satellite ground networks.
• Conduct the requirements analysis necessary to establish performance requirements and features of the tools and solutions under development.
• Plan and execute network application systems design, primarily within a Linux environment, using C and C++, and conduct software state machine analysis and development to deliver near real-time software and asynchronous programs for ground network communication systems.
• Serve as a primary liaison to external vendors and to internal development teams to qualify hardware and firmware for release in the production environment.
• Establish the requirements of the application’s Production environment to include server configuration settings, resource requirements (servers, logging, etc.) and routing management.
• Be responsible for selecting the most appropriate network protocols (UDP, SCTP, TCP, DNAT) to be employed in the development projects and establish the optimal configuration settings to integrate the delivered network application systems within a production Linux environment.
• Plan and implement the deployment of network applications during the testing and release phases of development, including the development of automation solutions for deployment tasks employing Python.
• Perform post-deployment verification to ensure the application release meets established functionality.
• Regularly interface with client teams for technical discussion of production issues and to plan and execute delivery of design solutions.
• Plan for the integration off-the-shelf services, such as AWS, with existing network application systems to meet the features development requirements and timelines specified by clients.
• Coordinate development efforts with the senior technical leads for software delivery timelines, task management, and delegation to other team members.
• Mentor junior engineers and interns as a subsystem lead regarding SOPs for developing and deploying production ready software for engineering use.

Basic Requirements: 

• Masters degree in a field of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or Electrical and Computer Engineering and 12 months of experience in the position or in a Software Developer or Computer Programmer position. 
• As an alternative, a Bachelor’s degree in a field of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or Electrical and Computer Engineering and five years of qualifying experience in the position or in a Software Developer or Computer Programmer position will be acceptable.

Special Requirements: 

• 12 months of experience conducting application programming or development to support broadband data network operations.
• 12 months of experience employing C and C++.
• 12 months of experience with Python.
• 12 months experience with the Linux operating system to include scripting, network & device configuration, services, and system maintenance.

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.