Principal Satellite Payload Engineer

About the position

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Satellite Payload Engineer in our Hughes Network Systems division. The candidate will work with a team of highly technical engineers and satellite manufacturers to develop and produce next generation satellite payload technology for NTN-LEO applications. The position will be located in our Germantown, Maryland facility.

Responsibilities

• Works with satellite manufacturers and Hughes engineers to ensure all satellite requirements are satisfied for proper operation within LEO systems
• Establishes and monitors objectives, specifications, and plans to ensure projects are executed effectively
• Participates in design reviews and trade analysis for optimal performance and operation of the satellite and constellation
• Represents Hughes in payload component selection and make/buy decisions to ensure vendor experience, quality, and ability to deliver meet requirements
• Analyzes satellite and constellation reliability by trading cost versus MTTF and performance versus user experience
• Oversees the satellite manufacturing plan and processes for high volume LEO satellite production including analysis of supply chain, assembly, and test

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• 15+ years' of experience in engineering development of commercial communication systems
• 5+ years' experience with LEO constellations including specification, design, manufacturing, launch, and operations
• 5+ years' experience with reliability, particularly how it relates to component selection, manufacturing process, and test
• 5+ years' experience with manufacturing and testing of ESAs
• 5+ years' experience with Ka-band and S-band RF electronics
• 5+ years' experience with terrestrial cellular including 3G/4G/5G
• Ability to travel periodically in North America and internationally

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in electrical engineering
• Previous work with launch providers

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Profit-sharing
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid holidays
• Health and wellness events
• Exercise and sports facilities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral program
• Year round employee events and community programs
• Discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet
• 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)