Systems and Test Engineer

Job Description

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.

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Junior System Integration and Test Engineer to work in our Hughes Network Systems division.

This role will support the development, qualification, and certification of advanced In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) systems for commercial aircraft. The successful candidate will contribute to system-level integration and test activities with a focus on DO-160 environmental testing, Boeing and Airbus qualification testing, design verification, and acceptance testing.. This position will be located at our office in Melbourne, FL.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform system integration and testing of IFC systems in laboratory and qualification environments
• Conduct DO-160 environmental and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) tests and support Boeing and Airbus aircraft-level qualification campaigns
• Support requirements traceability and flowdown from customer/system requirements to test cases
• Develop and execute design verification and acceptance test procedures
• Support structural and birdstrike testing
• Perform system troubleshooting during integration and test activities
• Document results in test reports, discrepancy reports, and qualification summaries
• Collaborate with design engineering, systems engineering, and certification teams to resolve integration and qualification issues
• Participate in internal and external reviews with customers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities as needed
• Occasional travel may be required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, related field or combination of education and experience
• 2 years of experience working in the aerospace or commercial aviation industry
• Prior experience with DO-160 environmental qualification testing and test processes for aerospace equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of systems engineering practices, including requirements decomposition and traceability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly document test procedures and results
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Experience with aircraft integration projects
• Knowledge of in-flight connectivity, avionics, or communication systems.
• Knowledge of structural and loads analysis
• Hands-on experience in test lab environments, including instrumentation and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with certification processes and customer acceptance testing
• Basic knowledge of FAA/EASA processes

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

Visa sponsorship not available for this positon.

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: DISH 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 )