EchoStar

Software Engineer II - Spacecraft Networks/Systems

EchoStar$83K — $118K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, plus 3-6 years of software engineering experience.
  • U.S. Person status required for access to restricted materials.
  • Preferred experience in spacecraft operations.
  • Experience with .NET for client/server and web application development.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio, Bitbucket, Git, and RESTful APIs.
  • Proficiency in SQL database design and maintenance.
  • Ability to handle system anomalies and user requests.

Responsibilities

  • Document, develop, deploy, and maintain reliable code using languages like C#, VB, and Python.
  • Build client applications for real-time operations.
  • Design and maintain SQL databases.
  • Support spacecraft operations and engineering teams.
  • Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for 24x7 coverage.
  • Collaborate with senior staff on development projects.
  • Generate reports on system performance and issues.

Benefits

  • Versatile health perks including flexible spending accounts and HSA.
  • 401(k) Plan with company match.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
  • Career advancement opportunities.
  • Flexible time away plan.
Full Job Description
Job Duties and Responsibilities

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.

This Software Engineering position, requiring 3-6 years of work experience, operates within a Video Delivery & Operations team. The primary responsibility is to document, develop, deploy, and maintain custom in-house software essential for the broadcast center teams including the satellite operation center. The focus is on maximizing the reliability, security, consistency, scalability, and performance of these systems. Additional responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to providing support for operations and engineering teams with software support questions and evaluating requests for third party software. Assisting other team members with projects and strives to increase technical skills and professional knowledge. Escalates mission impacting issues to senior team members and management as necessary. Acquires the essential knowledge to act as the backup engineer for all assigned critical systems, products, and processes. This position is available in Cheyenne, WY or Gilbert, AZ.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Document, develop, deploy, and maintain reliable and efficient code using C#, JAVA, Erlang, Elixir, VB, ASP.NET, JavaScript, Python, PowerShell, and other scripting languages
  • Build client GUI, console, service, and web applications to support real-time operations in a multi-user environment
  • Develop solutions in a mixed Windows/Linux environment
  • Design, implement, and maintain SQL databases
  • Provide support to the Broadcast Operations and Engineering teams
  • Communicate with team regarding new and ongoing projects and issues
  • Participate in 24x7 rotating on-call schedule to cover support requirements outside normal business hours
  • Collaborate with senior team members with development projects
  • Participate in code and documentation reviews
  • Identify new tools/methods/processes to improve team communication and efficiency
  • Support end-to-end systems integration and regression testing
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and build requirements and acquire business knowledge
  • Work in a high stress environment in a cohesive group setting; possessing excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to adhere to policies and follow procedures

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year college in computer science or related field, plus 3-6 years of software engineering experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Must be a U.S. Person (a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident) as position requires access to U.S. export restricted materials
  • Spacecraft operations experience preferred
  • Experience with client/server web application development of RESTful APIs using .NET, Java, or Elixir
  • Experience using IntelliJ, Visual Studio, Git, gitlab and NuGet development tools
  • Microsoft SQL and MySQL database design and maintenance
  • Monitor system health and performance through standard and custom tools and processes
  • Respond to system anomalies, trouble tickets, and user requests
  • Ability to support a rotating on-call schedule to provide 24x7 coverage for critical mission operations


Skills and Qualifications:
  • Read and comprehend business periodicals, technical procedures or government policies
  • Communicate effectively through written and verbal reports/correspondence
  • Respond to questions from peers/managers/customers
  • Possess a working knowledge of standard office productivity tools
  • Knowledge of computer networking and communications systems principles
  • Ability to employ basic troubleshooting principles to identify and resolve issues
  • Solve problems and deal with a variety of variables in dynamic and stressful situations
  • Interpret a variety of instructions provided in: written, verbal, schematic, or schedule form
  • Ability to work in small teams and adapt to changing priorities

Environment:
  • Dedicated workspace adjacent to a 24x7 operations center and equipment data center with possible electrical shock, radiation, vibration, and computer/equipment noise exposure; typically works M-F normal business hours, but must be able to support work and on-call duties during off hours, weekends, and holidays as dictated by the needs of a 24x7 operation; up to 10% travel
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions


Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $83,160.00/Year - $118,800.00/Year
Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

About EchoStar

EchoStar Corporation is a global provider of satellite communication solutions and Internet services through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. The company designs, develops, and distributes video delivery products, broadband satellite technologies, and managed network services for enterprise customers.
Learn more about EchoStar
Size
2,500 employees
Market Cap
$1.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$40.1 million
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
+1.9%
Revenue
$1.8 billion
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