Component 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 Component Engineer in our Hughes Network Systems division. Hughes is engaged in research and development of cutting-edge satellite communication equipment & systems, engineering electro-mechanical solutions to electronic packaging challenges at the chip, board, and enclosure level. This position will be located at our headquarters in Germantown, MD.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in Component Requests, Spec Control drawings, Source Control drawings and Alternate Item Drawings.
• Maintain component and material data in the SAP database.
• As a Configuration Control Board (CCB) member, participate in the review and approval of the Engineering Change Notices (ECN).
• Implement changes to Component Engineering documentation as needed.
• Work closely with engineers from multiple disciplines to generate and maintain bills of materials, process specification documents, and help with component selection based upon design, manufacturing, and environmental requirements.
• Advise on component supplier roadmaps, supplier technology advancements, and bring recent industry innovations into product designs.
• Research equivalent components and material.
• Develop multiple sources for components.
• Responsible for approving new electronic & mechanical components to satisfy requirements.
• Maintain the approved parts list or approved vendors list.
• Apply best practices for configuration control.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• 4+ years of experience working as a component engineer.
• 2+ years of experience reading and understanding datasheets and compare components for equivalency.
• Prior experience working with engineering or procurement teams in component selection.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with Digital, RF, and Electrical/Mechanical components.
• Working knowledge of all types of electrical and electronic components.
• Excellent communications (verbal and written), scheduling, organizational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with read/write access to SAP ERP systems for data management.
• Exposure to various materials (metals, plastics, chemicals).
• Knowledge of EU environmental regulations such as RoHS, REACH, and WEEE.
• Current knowledge of the state of the industry.
• Working knowledge of types of electrical and electronic components used in communications products.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level and competencies. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.

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

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Compensation Range

Annual Salary: $90,500.00 - $113,000.00

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.