Senior Systems/Automation Engineer

EchoStar • Germantown, MD

253d • $100,500 - $134,000

About The Position

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 Sr Systems/Automation Engineer in our Hughes Network Systems division within the Emerging Technologies & Qualifications group. This role supports Operations Engineering teams through product qualifications, automation, and solutions design. The primary focus is automating repetitive tasks, buildouts, and deployments using various scripting languages and third-party tools. Additionally, the engineer will qualify new Off-The-Shelf (OTS) products, develop proof of concepts, and deliver production-ready solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, telecommunications, or a related technical field.
• 5 years of experience with Red Hat or equivalent Enterprise Linux operating system deployment, administration, and solutions engineering.
• 5 years of experience with Ansible Automation Platform and Satellite.

Nice To Haves

• Strong network engineering background.
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes and other Container concepts.
• Subject matter expert in virtualization solutions such as VMWare and OpenShift.
• Proficiency in scripting with Python and Bash.
• Strong independent work ethic and ability to lead and drive projects.
• Knowledge of PowerShell scripting.
• Understanding of BIND DNS and Unix authentication (PAM).
• Familiarity with Network File Storage/Network Attached Storage support.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation scripts for tasks, jobs, deployments, and data gathering using Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell.
• Create solutions for platform, operating system, and container deployments.
• Qualify new products from third-party vendors related to platform, security, storage, and network engineering.
• Develop support models, sustaining needs, and lifecycle management for new third-party products.

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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree