Aircraft Operations 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.

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 Aircraft Operations Engineer in our Hughes Network Systems division. This role will be located at our office in Lisle, IL, or Germantown, MD.

Responsibilities:

• Support and resolve aircraft connectivity issues utilizing a holistic understanding of the system, including hardware, software, and network requirements.
• Serve as an escalation point for tier 1 technical support teams.
• Track hardware failures and work closely with the reliability team to implement long-term solutions.
• Utilize various data sources, such as performance metrics, tickets, and system logs to identify systemic failure trends.
• Define automation requirements to optimize tools and improve operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Act as a bridge between engineering, development, and program management to foster collaboration and alignment between critical departments.
• Work on-call, which can include nights, weekends, and holidays, to support 24/7 team.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, aviation, a similar field or a combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of technical operations experience, ideally from an aviation-centric or satellite communications provider.

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: $84,000.00 - $120,000.00

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.