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Hughes Network Systems

Part of EchoStar

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The ship has sailed- no hope left - System Engineer Hughes Network Systems Employee Review

2.0
7 Nov 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good job to kickstart a career and get H1B visa. Ok salary.

Cons

All of the essential knowledge to succeed in the job is niche and proprietary. Most of the skills are not transferrable or worthy enough to put on resume, other than basic Linux skills. Individual projects are not encouraged by mgmt. - instead they require employee to go above and beyond job requirements- on actual transferrable skills like python coding, tableau views, GCP bigquery, cybersecurity etc. Most workers are on pager duty / on-call which drains personal time outside 9-5 - even with offshore teams present- getting calls at 3am - disturb sleep.

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Hughes Network Systems Response
6mo
We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective on your experience with us. It is certainly encouraging to hear that you view our company as a good place to kickstart a career. We have noted your detailed feedback, particularly regarding the need for more transferable skill development, the opportunity to shift towards a hybrid Dev-Ops role, and the impact of the on-call/pager duty requirement on personal time. We understand the necessity of having skills that are valuable both within and outside of our organization and the importance of a sustainable work-life balance. We are continuously looking for ways to evolve our roles and processes to ensure our employees are growing and contributing in the most meaningful ways. We are committed to fostering an environment where growth and innovation are prioritized. Thank you again for your candid review. We are always striving to improve our workplace.

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5.0
23 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good place to learn and start

Cons

No cons as such, its a good place

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Hughes Network Systems Response
2mo
It is wonderful to hear that you find our company to be a great place to work and an ideal environment for those starting their professional journey. We take great pride in being a launchpad for talent, and knowing that you have had such a positive experience without any significant drawbacks is truly rewarding. Thank you for being a part of our team and for sharing such an enthusiastic recommendation with others.
1.0
12 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Can survive if you hang out close with the upper management. This is applicable to most of the departments here.

Cons

Politics decide a lot of things. Working hours for the pay is not justified.

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