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Entry Level Baseband Hardware Engineer

EchoStar

EchoStar

Other Engineering
San Diego, CA, USA
Posted on Feb 4, 2025

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 Baseband Hardware Engineer in our Hughes Network Systems division. This position would be located in our San Diego, CA office.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop innovative technical hardware solutions for satellite and terrestrial IP-based communications systems in the areas such as digital high-speed PWB board design involving state of the art electronics circuit, high speed FPGA board design, switching power supply circuit for portable and fixed satellite terminals.
  • Propose and implement hardware design based on product requirements.
  • Involve selection and lab testing of components for product. Evaluate components using high speed oscilloscope, logic analyzer, function generator etc.
  • Perform schematic capture, high speed signal integrity and power integrity analysis using CAD design software.
  • Participate in high density printed circuit board layout and design review.
  • Design verification testing of prototypes, composing test documentation and product failure analysis.
  • Design satellite modem functions inside FPGA using Verilog HDL language. Perform verification using Cadence simulation tool and FPGA vendor synthesis tool

Basic Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline
  • Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and function generator.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Effective oral and written communication.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level and competencies. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.

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

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Compensation Range

Annual Salary: $65,500.00 - $82,000.00

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.