Contractor - 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.

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 Contractor - Software Engineer in our Hughes Network Systems division with Top Secret Clearance.  Candidate must have C/C++ skills, is energetic, creative and team oriented to work on latest SATCOM modem and networking technologies.   The individual will be part of an engineering team that develops embedded networking and application software using latest toolchains in an agile software development environment. The position is based in our Germantown, Maryland office.

Responsibilities

• Software design, development, integration and support activities
• Actively participate in software development
• Complete development tasks within agreed timebox
• Analyze and resolve software issues

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of software development experience in C/C++ and automated unit testing
• 5+ years of experience in network protocols, packet processing, socket programming; messaging libraries and scheduling
• Must be capable of obtaining and holding a U.S. government TS clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
• Experience with scripting languages Python/Shell, source control systems (e.g. GIT)
• Experience with web development viz. HTML/Javascript/JQuery/node.js
• Experience in Multi-threaded application development and inter-process communication
• Experience of agile development methodology, especially Scrum and Atlassian tools like Jira
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively within a team environment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Compensation Range

: $0.00 - $0.00

This position will have access to U.S. export-restricted materials. A successful candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or able to obtain U.S. authorization from the Dept. of State or the Dept. of Commerce to access such materials. For more information about U.S. export control laws, see here and here.

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.