Test Engineer

Hughes Network Systems (Hughes), an EchoStar Company, is the world’s leading provider of satellite broadband for home and office, delivering innovative network technologies, managed services, and solutions for enterprises and governments globally. HughesNet is the #1 high-speed satellite Internet service in the marketplace, with offerings to suit every budget. To date, Hughes has shipped more than 4 million systems to customers in over 100 countries.

Hughes Network Systems is looking for a Test Engineer to join the Operations Division, located in Gaithersburg, MD.

* Entry level position with understanding of RF skills and test development using LabVIEW Software. * Support the development and implementation of factory manufacturing testing for complex Satellite communications products, including test software development, fixture design and project leadership. * Takes responsibility for testing a single complex features or set of less complex features, based on test requirement documents.

* Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or 5 years or more of equivalent experience. * Must be a self-starter and able to work in a fast paced environment. * Understanding of PXI/IEEE based test systems, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, path loss calibrations, VSA's and Ethernet communication protocols. * Test software development using NI LabVIEW, previous experience preferred.