Entry Level Software Engineer

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 an Entry Level Software Engineer in our Hughes Network Systems division. This position would be located in our San Diego, CA office.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice-to-haves

• 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

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)