Job Description

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.

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a High Speed Digital Circuit Design Engineer in our Hughes Network Systems division to join our Hardware Engineering team. This position will be located at our headquarters in Germantown, MD.

At Hughes we are developing some of the largest and most powerful satellite and terrestrial IP-based communications systems in the world. Our ground segment group in Germantown, Maryland has the need for hardware engineering professionals to help us achieve our vision of providing broadband connectivity everywhere. This role is to bring best-in-class solutions to our satellite communications products and high-throughput ground network systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop innovative technical hardware solutions for satellite and terrestrial IP-based communications systems in the areas such as Digital High-Speed Hardware Design involving state of the art electronics circuit design, high speed FPGA board design, challenging on board Power Delivery Networks to support this FPGA design, as well as, high speed mixed signal ASICs.
• Participate-in a multi-functional engineering team environment to develop and integrate hardware, software, and network technology for products and systems
• Analyze customer needs and establish product objectives, specifications and technical solutions to ensure products satisfy customer requirements and deliverables
• Contribute to all aspects of the product life cycle (concept, development, integration, qualification, acceptance, delivery, and maintenance)
• Work effectively across multiple corporate functions including business, engineering, operations, and manufacturing

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related technical field
• 10+ years of experience with in-depth knowledge and experience in one or more of the following disciplines: High speed digital circuit design using Xilinx FPGAs, Signal Integrity and Power Integrity tools. Must have experience with the design, design verification, and working with production facility to make sure it is manufacturable and reproducible.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related technical field
• Knowledge of systems including leading edge hardware design, Satellite Digital Modem Design, PTP/IEEE-1588, Interlaken, Serial RapidIO, 100 GigE ethernet, and JESD2048 design and implementation
• Experience with satellite and/or terrestrial IP-based user terminal architectures and systems
• Ability to lead cross technical engineering teams in design and development projects with external customer deliverables

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

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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.