• Network Engineer

    EchoStar (Gaithersburg, MD)


    **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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    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. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. EEO is the law.

     

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