Operations Aviation Engineer – Tier 2

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 an Operations Aviation Engineer – Tier 2 in our Hughes Network Systems division. This role will be located at our customer site in Atlanta, GA.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall requirements for the Aero Operations Teams to include Technical Operations and the Atlanta Maintenance Control Center (MCC).
• Provide engineering teams with insights and requirements for the design of tools and systems that align with operational needs.
• Define automation requirements to optimize tools and systems to drive organizational efficiency and cost savings
• Act as a bridge between Engineering, Development, and PMO to foster collaboration and alignment between critical departments.
• Primary escalation point for the Tier 1 technicians at the MCC-Atlanta.
• Hands-on leader with 5+ years of operational experience, ideally from an aviation-centric service provider background or VSAT/Satcom. This ensures a deep understanding of operational needs.
• Support operational preparedness from a Service Provider (aviation centric preferred)

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, aviation, a similar field or a combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of technical and network operations experience
• 3+ years of experience in operations management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Satellite Communications systems experience (GEO, MEO, LEO), as a service provider
• Aviation software and hardware experience in installation, maintenance, and repair
• Network Operations background with major service provider experience
• Operations Management background from education or work experience
• Airline maintenance experience

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

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Compensation Range

Annual Salary: $77,500.00 - $97,000.00

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.