Network 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 Network Engineer in our Hughes Network Systems division. The successful candidate will have various responsibilities ranging across monitoring the overall network health of our next generation LEO/GEO satellite communication systems and helping develop the tools to support AI in Live OPS. The position is located in our Gaithersburg, MD office.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the daily operational activities/provide day-to-day analysis, proactive maintenance, and perform independent complex network system troubleshooting.
• Leverage expertise in troubleshooting and engineering large-scale customer networks to develop and implement automated processes that improve efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with team members to gather requirements and design scalable, secure, and maintainable workflows and communicate to appropriate parties/stakeholders.
• Analyze system API documentation to develop solutions for day-to-day network management activities.
• Utilize version control systems (e.g., Git) effectively, ensuring collaborative and efficient development workflows.
• Design and develop applications needed for data analysis, modelling and data visualizations to support AI in Live OPS.
• Configure and deploy applications to get the required reports for system's analysis
• Work cross-functionally with partners, project management, network, software, and hardware engineers to build network designs to solve connectivity problems.
• Configure and deploy applications to get the required reports for system’s analysis
• Find and communicate “stories” told in the data using AI/ML technologies
• Plan and execute pre-release validation and verification, software and hardware compatibility, release test and validation, and upgrades to meet service level objectives.
• Continuously seek opportunities for professional growth, sharing knowledge and insights to strengthen team capabilities.
• Work autonomously and self-direct while thriving in a team environment.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering in the field of data science, mathematics/statistics, telecommunication or related technical field
• 1+ years of experience with intermediate knowledge of load balancers, firewalls, and wireless technologies and security
• 1+ year of satellite ground network installation, commissioning, connectivity, and other test experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with LEO/MEO satellite systems and their systems CONOPS and systems
• Programing skills for data analysis; ideally Python (or R) SQL
• Strong knowledge of data communications principles, architectures, and protocols including TCP/IP, routing, switching, VoIP, SIP, WAN, and Ethernet technologies to design and implement efficient network configurations and interoperability troubleshooting skills (data, voice, and video)
• Deep knowledge of the practices and principles of telecommunication systems analysis, planning, design, and problem resolution skills
• Strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Strong statistical/analytics background
• Proficiency in programming for data analysis; ideally Python (or R) SQL.
• Knowledge of Pandas is essential.
• Experience with satellite system architectures (GEO, LEO, MEO, and others)

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

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.

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Compensation Range

Annual Salary: $65,500.00 - $82,000.00

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