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
Bachelor's
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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
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AT&T closed its $23 billion spectrum purchase on July 28, 2026, boosting liquidity.
- EchoStar reported $14 billion-$15 billion cash and 261.8 million SpaceX shares on August 3.
- Judge Timothy Kelly ended EchoStar’s mobile-network build obligation on July 17, 2026.
What critics are saying
- Hughes filed Chapter 11 on August 3, 2026 after missing a $1.5 billion maturity.
- EchoStar still faces $5 billion-$7 billion shutdown-tax liabilities tied to SpaceX and network exit.
- If FCC waivers fail, EchoStar’s remaining spectrum and mobile ambitions collapse into liquidation pressure.
What makes Echostar unique
- Charlie Ergen unified EchoStar, DISH, and Hughes into one capital machine on 2024 merger.
- EchoStar combines Boost Mobile spectrum, GEO satellites, and AT&T wholesale access by July 2026.
- JUPITER 3 plus remaining satellite assets differentiate enterprise, government, and hybrid connectivity offerings.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
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
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 43%1 year growth
↑ 43%2 year growth
↑ 43%AT&T completed its $23 billion acquisition of wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar on 28 July, a deal first announced in August 2025. The transaction adds roughly 50 MHz of low-band and mid-band spectrum covering more than 400 markets across the US. The newly acquired spectrum includes 30 MHz of nationwide 3.45 GHz mid-band and 20 MHz of nationwide 600 MHz low-band, designed to boost 5G capacity and download speeds. AT&T also extended its wholesale network partnership with EchoStar, which will continue operating under the Boost Mobile brand. Second-quarter revenue rose 2% to $31.6 billion, with diluted earnings per share climbing to $0.66 from $0.62 year-on-year. The stock has climbed 18% since early July after falling more than 12% following SpaceX's public trading debut in June.
SpaceX plans to build a terrestrial mobile service using spectrum acquired from EchoStar, aiming to compete with major US carriers. President Gwynne Shotwell said the company will create a "true mobile service" using lower-cost base stations paired with Starlink dishes rather than traditional cell towers. SpaceX agreed to pay $19.6 billion for 65 MHz of wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar in 2025. The company plans to launch next-generation Starlink Mobile satellites in 2027, with upgraded service targeted for late that year. Analysts expressed scepticism about SpaceX's ability to compete without an MVNO agreement, noting its 65 MHz spectrum is small compared to what major carriers own. Shares of AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon fell 2 to 4 percent following the announcement.
EchoStar reported Q2 2026 revenue of $3.58 billion and net income of $8.46 billion, beating analyst expectations. However, its subsidiary Hughes Satellite Systems filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, struggling with $1.5 billion in maturing debt amid intensifying competition from low-Earth-orbit providers. The restructuring will refocus Hughes on enterprise, government and defence customers. EchoStar now faces questions about funding its LEO direct-to-device and 5G initiatives whilst managing liquidity pressures and debt obligations. Analysts project EchoStar revenue of $13.3 billion and earnings of $1.3 billion by 2029, assuming a 3.5% annual revenue decline. The company's investment narrative centres on integrated satellite and terrestrial connectivity, though Hughes' bankruptcy filing has raised concerns about the sustainability of this strategy amid competitive and capital pressures.
EchoStar lost 241,000 pay-TV subscribers in the second quarter, ending 30 June 2026 with 6.39 million total subscribers. The figure includes 4.68 million Dish TV and 1.71 million Sling TV subscribers. Overall second-quarter revenue fell to $3.58 billion from $3.72 billion year-on-year. Pay-TV revenue declined to $2.24 billion from $2.46 billion in the same period of 2025. Despite subscriber and revenue declines, EchoStar posted net income of $8.46 billion, compared to a net loss of $306 million in the year-ago quarter, due to a non-cash gain. Excluding this benefit, net income would have been around $49.5 million. Separately, EchoStar's Hughes Network System division filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy to reorganise around $1.5 billion in debt. The company said the proceedings will not impact Dish, Sling TV, or the rest of EchoStar.
EchoStar Corporation reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $3.58 billion, down from $3.72 billion in the same period last year. The company posted net income of $8.46 billion, compared to a net loss of $306.13 million in the year-ago quarter. The substantial income was primarily driven by a non-cash gain on deconsolidation totalling approximately $9.73 billion. Excluding this adjustment, net income would have been approximately $49.46 million. Diluted earnings per share reached $24.12, versus a loss of $1.06 in 2025. The company ended the quarter with 6.39 million pay-TV subscribers, 7.38 million wireless subscribers, and 622,000 broadband subscribers. Net pay-TV subscribers decreased by 241,000, whilst retail wireless subscribers fell by 118,000.