SMTS - Hardware

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 SMTS Hardware in our Hughes Network Systems division. This position is located in our Germantown, MD office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform the lead role in the electrical engineering projects to design and qualify printed circuit boards (PCBs) required for satellite communication terminals, and plan and implement the engineering development effort for various sub-modules/firmware necessary for satellite ground-station systems components.
• Execute the high-level electrical engineering design tasks required for projects, including defining appropriate protocols and formats; and defining system architecture and the interfacing between system components.
• Plan and conduct an analysis of the functional requirements for proposed PCB development and establish engineering proposals to meet these requirements, to include the selection of required parts and materials.
• Be responsible for the high-speed signal integrity analysis throughout the circuit design and development process.
• Plan and implement the use of circuit simulation and related software tools in the design process.
• Plan and execute the electrical engineering schematic capture necessary for the product development process.
• Provide electrical engineering analysis and guidance to resolve high-level process and product problems that may impact overall circuit development operations; recommend new concepts and approaches to management to improve the quality of the circuit-products.
• Plan the overall design verification testing process and ensure proper implementation and documentation.
• Execute product failure analysis at the production stage, provide root-cause analysis with full documentation and recommendations for solutions.
• Recommend new engineering processes and optimization techniques to the organization’s management to improve the overall quality of PCB design operations.
• Provide professional mentorship to entry-level engineers, plan and implement knowledge transfer regarding the organization’s standard operating procedures, tools, and software for PCB design and production.

Basic Requirements: 

• Masters degree in an Electrical Engineering field and 3 years of experience in an Electrical Engineer position. 
• As an alternative, a Bachelor’s degree in an Electrical Engineering field and 5 years of experience in an Electrical Engineer position will be acceptable.

 

Special Requirements: 

• 3 years of domain experience conducting electrical engineering in the satellite communication or broadband date industries.
• 3 years of experience performing verification and testing of PCBs.
• 3 years’ experience drafting electrical engineering schematics to support circuit design.

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

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Compensation Range

Annual Salary: $154,024.00 - $154,024.00

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.