Mechanical Engineer

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Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

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Germantown MD USA
In-Office
101K-134K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Cloud • Digital Media • Information Technology • Mobile • News + Entertainment • Generative AI
Welcome to EchoStar
The Role
Lead end-to-end mechanical hardware development for satellite communication products: concept design analysis (FEA/CFD) testing manufacturability (GD&T tolerance stacks) production scaling and cross-disciplinary integration with electronics and RF teams to deliver reliable production-ready systems.
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Company Summary
EchoStar builds solutions that help families and communities stay connected. We'll launch your career and empower you to change lives.
Our brands include Boost Mobile DISH TV Gen Mobile Hughes and Sling TV. We serve millions of customers with offerings ranging from satellite to streaming services and global to personal networking solutions.
Department Summary
EchoStar has an exciting opportunity in our Hughes Network Systems division for a dynamic and experienced Mechanical Engineer. As a Mechanical Engineer on the Hughes Product Team you'll take full ownership of satellite communication hardware from early concept all the way to production and real-world deployment. You won't just design components you'll shape systems that define the future of human connectivity. We build systems and work at the intersection of mechanical electrical and RF engineering ensuring high-reliability high-performance solutions that perform where it matters most.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead hardware development for satellite communication products end-to-end from concept to production and beyond
  • Transform raw ideas into optimized system-level solutions through hands-on design and analysis
  • Apply cutting edge tools such as CAD FEA CFD as well as tried and true analytical techniques to solve complex challenges
  • Hold design reviews with stakeholders to drive the ball forward use your creativity to influence product direction and ensure you design is ready for compliance certification in the global marketplace
  • Deliver manufacturable reliable designs using GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis; coordinate with both outside vendors and our internal manufacturing plant to ensure parts come in as designed and products can be built at scale
  • Champion your design for manufacturability efficiency and continuous improvement; drive your design to be faster lighter and less costly to build
  • Work side-by-side with multidisciplinary teams you'll create integrated solutions to make the difficult possible
  • Plan and execute testing to validate performance and ensure our products meet rigorous standards
  • Own timelines and drive success across every stage of the product lifecycle

Skills Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering aerospace engineering or other technically related field
  • 5+ years of engineering experience (e.g. CAD testing design etc.)

Skills and Qualifications:
  • Skilled with CAD (Creo SolidWorks or Fusion 360) for the creation of parts and assembly models; able to read and create detailed engineering drawings to ASME Y14.5 standards; exposure to Configuration Management system
  • Knowledgeable in mechanical design & analysis testing and electronics
  • Experience conducting performance tests generating results and presenting them to technical and non-technical groups
  • Experience using engineering analysis tools (FEA CFD etc.) to validate your designs and capable of explaining the results to others
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and own product development timelines while maintaining focus on the details that matter
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in fast-paced iterative development environments
  • Knowledgeable in GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis for production-ready designs
  • Experience with electronic board assembly design including mechanical integration mounting strategies and thermal management solutions
  • Working knowledge of electronics design across chip-level package-level and board-level integration
  • Familiarity with RF EMI/EMC considerations in hardware design
  • Background in manufacturing environments and production scaling
  • Knowledge of supply chain production processes and lifecycle management

Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $100500.00/Year - $134000.00/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.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local state and federal laws.
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.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local state and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age date of birth or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement Pay Transparency EEOC Know Your Rights ( English / Spanish )

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering aerospace engineering or other technically related field
  • 5+ years of engineering experience (CAD testing design etc.)
  • Skilled with CAD (Creo SolidWorks or Fusion 360) and able to create/read detailed engineering drawings
  • Knowledge and application of ASME Y14.5 and GD&T for production-ready designs
  • Experience using engineering analysis tools (FEA CFD) to validate designs
  • Experience conducting performance tests generating results and presenting findings
  • Experience with electronic board assembly design mechanical integration mounting strategies and thermal management
  • Working knowledge of electronics design across chip-level package-level and board-level integration
  • Familiarity with RF and EMI/EMC considerations in hardware design
  • Background in manufacturing environments production scaling supply chain and lifecycle management
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities own timelines and work effectively in fast-paced iterative environments

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EchoStar Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement SupportRetirement programs include a 401(k) match and additional profit sharing highlighted across company materials. These elements emphasize long-term savings support for full-time employees.
  • Equity Value & AccessibilityEquity participation is available through an employee stock purchase plan described in multiple company materials. This provides an accessible path to ownership alongside core cash compensation.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle BenefitsWellbeing resources include tuition reimbursement mental-health counseling sessions and product discounts. These offerings complement core health coverage to support professional growth and day-to-day life.

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The Company
HQ: Englewood CO
14500 Employees
Year Founded: 1980

What We Do

Tune into the innovation collaboration and culture that our team members bring to the office every day. We want you to be a part of our journey to build the next generation of technology that transforms the way the world communicates. Our team members are the key to our history of groundbreaking innovation and our continued progress. If you bring an inquisitive curiosity a sense of pride in your work an openness to adventure and a drive to win we’ll provide the structure to take the next step in your career. This is more than just another job this is your launchpad to achieve your potential and a community dedicated to your growth.

Why Work With Us

At EchoStar we work to create opportunity and cultivate an environment where people thrive. Between our brands our partners our teams and our customers the opportunities are endless. Get started on your next career adventure with EchoStar!

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