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 Mechanical engineering Lead in our Hughes Network Systems division for the research and development of cutting-edge satellite communication equipment & systems.  The candidate will be responsible for engineering mechanical solutions to electronic packaging challenges at the chip level, board level, enclosure level, and Data Center level.  Custom indoor and outdoor enclosure design & development will be a major area of focus, protecting custom circuit board designs from harsh environments. This position is in our Germantown, MD location.

Responsibilities:

This person will participate in the full product life cycle from Concept Industrial Design, Analysis, CAD Development, Prototyping, Testing, Production Release, and ongoing Production Support.  Must work well with multi-disciplined engineering teams, including Digital EE’s, RF EE’s, & MFGR Engr’s.  Expected to conduct design reviews and be accountable for meeting cost goals & schedule milestones.  May be responsible for the technical direction and mentoring of junior mechanical engineers.

Requirements:

BSME (or MSME) in Mechanical Engineering.10+ years of experience in Telecommunications Electronic Packaging.5+ years using 3D CAD System CREO.5+ years of broad material design for high volume fabrication techniques (including plastics, die castings, extrusions, sheet metal, & elastomers).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience performing Thermal Analysis & Structural Analysis. Knowledge with environmental test standards MIL-STD-810 & DO-160.Technical awareness of UL safety standards, EMI/EMC standards, and design techniques to achieve compliance. Familiarity with DFMA & DFMEA.Project lead & Project management experience. Well spoken, self starter, with high energy level & motivation to succeed.

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

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Compensation Range

Annual Salary: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00

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.