Full-Time
Entry Level Software Engineer
Posted on 4/17/2025
Echostar
10,001+ employees
Satellite technology and services provider
Compensation Overview
$65.5k - $90k/yr
San Diego, CA, USA
In Person
US Top Secret Clearance Required
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- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar discipline
- 1 yr. of experience in any of the following languages: Java, Python, C, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
- Design, develop, deliver and support software for complex commercial and government communication systems, applications and products.
- Collaborate in small teams with experienced engineers to research, innovate, and test novel algorithms and solutions that connect people and machines worldwide.
- Experiment and adapt applications and algorithms to perform optimally over any packet based network.
- Learn communications systems & networking, both wireless and wired, protocols from the inside out.
- Communicating status and progress of deliverables, and sharing learnings innovations with the team and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of computer science fundamentals such as object-oriented design, operating systems, algorithms, and data structures
- Familiarity with networking basics like IP, TCP, UDP and computer architecture
- Experience with C/C++ software development for real-time protocols and/or embedded systems
- Exposure to machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques and use cases
- Effective oral communication skills
- Collaborative team player with a can-do attitude
EchoStar provides satellite technology, services, and connectivity. It builds, owns, and operates satellite assets and related ground networks to deliver video, data, and communications services. Its products include satellite-based television distribution and broadband/connectivity solutions for underserved areas, supported by satellites, ground stations, and managed services. The company differentiates itself through vertical integration of its satellite fleet and technology with service delivery, a history of a split between technology/wholesale operations and consumer Dish Network, and a recent unification with Dish Network to combine satellite technology with consumer satellite TV. The goal is to extend reliable satellite-based connectivity and communications to distant or underserved regions, helping people access TV, internet, and data services where traditional networks are limited.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Englewood, Colorado
Founded
1980
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q1 2026 retail wireless subscribers rose 16,000 to 7.53 million.
- Q4 2025 adjusted OIBDA jumped to $584 million, expanding margin to 15.4%.
- SpaceX spectrum swaps and partnerships create monetization and capital-light connectivity optionality.
What critics are saying
- Q1 2026 pay-TV subscribers fell 366,000, accelerating cash erosion in legacy video.
- Debt reached $30.12 billion against $3.16 billion cash, threatening refinancing and liquidity.
- Broadband subscribers fell 58,000 in Q1 2026, showing weakness beyond pay-TV.
What makes Echostar unique
- EchoStar combines satellite infrastructure, wireless services, and spectrum assets under one platform.
- Charles Ergen founded it in 1980 serving rural TV markets with satellite dishes.
- The 2023 DISH merger reunited consumer distribution with technology and network ownership.
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Health Insurance
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Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Profit Sharing
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Hybrid Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend
Company News
EchoStar Corporation was removed from the Russell Small Cap Comp Value Index in March 2026 amid operational and legal challenges in its DISH Wireless business. The company reported a $14.5 billion net loss in 2025, with auditors flagging going concern doubts. However, EchoStar's agreement to exchange wireless spectrum for SpaceX stock has positioned it as one of few public vehicles offering indirect SpaceX exposure. The company has raised $295 million in total funding. Analysts project EchoStar could reach $16 billion in revenue and $1.6 billion in earnings by 2028, yielding a fair value of $124.29 per share, representing a 3% upside. The spectrum-for-stock transaction offers a potential balance sheet lever, though investors must weigh this against the company's debt load and liquidity concerns.
EchoStar reported Q4 revenues of $3.80 billion, down 4.3% year on year but exceeding analysts' expectations by 1.3%. The satellite communications and pay-TV provider, which acquired DISH Network in 2023, beat earnings per share estimates alongside its revenue beat. The broader media and entertainment sector showed mixed Q4 results, with the 16 tracked stocks beating consensus revenue estimates by 2.6% on average. Share prices rose 7.2% on average following earnings announcements. IMAX led the sector with 35.1% year-on-year revenue growth, reporting $125.2 million and outperforming expectations by 3.8%. EchoStar's stock has declined 6.5% since reporting and currently trades at $108.02, whilst IMAX shares rose 2.6% to $37.47.
EchoStar Corporation has reported improved profitability in its fourth-quarter 2025 results despite facing revenue challenges and subscriber pressure. The company's adjusted OIBDA surged to $584 million with a 15.4% margin, up from $231 million and 6.4% in the previous quarter, driven by cost management that reduced service costs by 13.9% year-over-year to $2,181 million. The wireless division showed mixed results, recording a net loss of 9,000 subscribers in Q4 after three consecutive quarters of gains totalling 585,000 net additions. EchoStar has discontinued its direct-to-device satellite constellation programme in favour of a strategic partnership with SpaceX/Starlink. Executive Chairman Charlie Ergen praised SpaceX as "the best company I've ever worked with in 45 years.
UBS analyst John Hodulik raised his price target on EchoStar Corporation to $127 from $125 whilst maintaining a neutral rating. The analyst noted mixed fourth-quarter 2025 results, with accelerating pay-TV subscriber declines offset by improved wireless losses as the company transitions to an MVNO-focused strategy. EchoStar reported a full-year 2025 net loss of $14.50 billion, compared to $119.55 million in 2024, primarily due to approximately $17.63 billion in non-cash asset impairments. Net pay-TV subscribers declined by 168,000 in the fourth quarter, an improvement from the 253,000 loss in the prior-year period. UBS emphasised that investor focus remains on the value of EchoStar's non-operating assets, including its SpaceX stake and spectrum holdings.
EchoStar has disclosed that its independent auditor raised substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern in its latest annual report. The warning follows a full-year 2025 net loss of approximately $14.5 billion on revenue of roughly $15 billion, compared with a much smaller loss the previous year. Management attributed a large portion of the loss to non-cash asset impairments and other expenses, indicating significant writedowns on the company's balance sheet. The satellite communications firm faces high capital requirements and technology demands typical of its sector. The going concern language highlights heightened financial risk regarding EchoStar's balance sheet strength, access to funding and operational flexibility. Analysts have previously flagged heavy debt, major funding needs and regulatory uncertainty as key risks for the company.