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 . Follow on Twitter.

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Sr Microwave Engineer - Hardware in our Hughes Network Systems division. This position will be located at our headquarters in Germantown, MD.

Responsibilities:

• Apply knowledge of electrical engineering, Analog circuit design, Radio frequency (RF) circuit design, Microwave signal theory, to lead aspects of the development and qualification of Circuits such as Phase Locked Oscillators, Power Amplifiers, Low Noise Amplifiers, Mixer, Filters, up and down converters.
• Research and select the components for RF & microwave products under development and plan and execute the electrical engineering schematic capture necessary for the product development process.
• Plan and execute design verification testing, product failure analysis, and prepare all test documentation.
• Execute electrical engineering tasks to support the company's efforts to analyze and resolve product and process problems.
• Define and select new concepts and approaches; modify available materials, electrical components and process specifications to meet new product requirements

Basic Requirements:

• Master's degree in an Electrical Engineering field with major in microwave engineering and 8 years of experience in the job offered or in a related Electrical Engineering or RF / microwave Design Engineer position.
• As an alternative, a Bachelor's degree in an Electrical Engineering field and 10 years of experience in the job offered or in a related Electrical Engineering or RF / microwave Design Engineer position will be acceptable.
• 8+ years of experience in a hardware lab setting conducting laboratory tests using RF equipment: Spectrum analyzers, power meters, vector analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, sources, mixers, filters, amplifiers, receivers, and circuit optimization (comfortable with passive rework using solder iron).
• 8+ years of experience using programming skills in labview, python, or similar language.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing electrical engineering design to support RF and Microwave circuit design.
• Experience using Simulation tools ADS / Spice / HFSS
• Good prototyping and debugging skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of digital communication theory
• Good interpersonal skills to work across different Engineering groups such as mechanical, QA, materials Engineers to take design to mass production.

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

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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.