Sales 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 Sales Engineer in our Hughes Network Systems division. This position will support US and European teams focusing on defense/government business. This position will be located at our office in Germantown, MD and will require extensive travel to Europe.

Responsibilities:

• Support the campaigning, customer meetings and sales strategy effort lead by the Head of European Defence & Government.
• Act as (point of contact) POC for EU Defence Solutions Team and the US based team in accessing technical, pricing and engineering information required for European tenders.
• Work with the EU Team and act as the US based lead for initial requirements, including bid/no bid reviews.
• Work with the EU Team and act as the US based lead analysing the customer’s business and technical requirements, design technical solutions and understanding related operational processes.
• Work with the EU Team and act as the US based lead defining the design of the customer pilot and technical management.
• Work with the EU Team and act as the US based lead to define requirements for and negotiate with 3rd party suppliers
• Work with the EU Team and act as the US based lead to provide support in testing new features, platforms, and products, including new hardware and software.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, networking, related field or combination of education and experience
• Must be capable of obtaining and holding a U.S. government security clearance.
• 5+ years’ experience designing Defense and Government network and communications solutions that have included satellite networks, 5G and terrestrial communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to the European Defense and Government Market (desirable)

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

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Compensation Range

Annual Salary: $93,500.00 - $117,000.00

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.