Job Description

**Company Summary** EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products. Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV. **Department Summary** Our DISH Technology team challenges the status quo and reimagines capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our team members play vital roles in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow. **Job Duties and Responsibilities** EchoStar is looking for an experienced Flight Dynamics Engineer who will plan, support, execute, and oversee flight dynamics and spacecraft subsystem operations. This position is available in Gilbert, AZ or Cheyenne, WY. Operations to include spacecraft commanding and station-keeping activities according to scheduled and dynamic operational requirements. Perform trending and analyze spacecraft health data, prepare reports, and communicate status of spacecraft, projects, and operational activities to all levels of the organization while focusing on customer service. Conduct and manage activities to increase team and personal job skills and professional knowledge. Job Duties and Responsibilities: + Oversee, plan, execute, and monitor spacecraft maneuvers; perform maneuverreconstruction, orbit determination, and develop long-term operating strategies; direct theplanning and execution of spacecraft orbital relocation and deorbit operations, asnecessary + Evaluate spacecraft performance and troubleshoot operation of all spacecraft subsystemsto optimize quality of service and extend spacecraft mission life + Maintain and re-enforce situational awareness of spacecraft and broadcast operations,company objectives, and advances in the spacecraft and communication industry + Provide direction and support to spacecraft controllers during operational activities + Perform 24x7 on-call engineering support on a rotating basis; respond to anomalies,provide direction to controllers, initiate and support anomaly resolution efforts + Create, review, manage, evaluate quality, and optimize spacecraft procedures, tools, andprocesses needed for safe and efficient execution of operational activities + Review, edit, and publish operations activity schedule; update and review spacecraftstatus reports + Support new spacecraft development efforts; analyze design documentation to verifyrequirements, participate in ground testing of new spacecraft, and direct in-orbit test andevaluation activities + Investigate and analyze long- and short-term spacecraft performance trends; establish andimplement standards used for monitoring all spacecraft subsystems + Research, develop, and present advanced-level training materials to meet initial orrecurring requirements + Conceptualize, develop, and review new processes, methods, scripts, and other tools usedby both the engineering and operations teams + Assists with hiring, onboarding, and mentoring interns or junior-level engineers includingguiding and assigning work regularly + Facilitate and guide professional and technical development of junior team members + Technical lead that organizes work and processes in one or more spacecraft subsystem orfunctional area; may interact with external senior personnel on significant matters andcoordinate between multiple organizations **Skills, Experience and Requirements** **Education and Experience:** + Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in engineering or physics from an accredited 4-year college or university + Minimum of 12 years of flight dynamics and spacecraft operations experience **Skills and Qualifications:** + General or specialized knowledge in one or more of the following spacecraft subsystems: Attitude Control, Propulsion, Power, Data Handling/Onboard Processing, Thermal, Mechanisms, TT&C, Payload, Flight Dynamics and Orbit Mechanics + Flight dynamics and spacecraft engineering experience with Space Systems Loral FS1300 or Lockheed Martin A2100 spacecraft highly desired + Experience with Kratos ISI EPOCH TT&C / OASYS, MATLAB, and AGI STK software a plus + Mathematical Skills-Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, calculus, differential equations, and fundamentals of plane/solid geometry and trigonometry; uses and applies concepts such as integration, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to solve problems and reach conclusions. + Engineering Skills-Ability to apply engineering principles and scientific methods, such as laws of mechanics of particles and solid bodies and application of these laws to real-world engineering problems + Reasoning Skills-Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, apply visual and spatial reasoning, and draw valid engineering conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables + Ability to utilize mathematical and computational tools to solve engineering problems + Attentive to details, proactive, and confident personality with good communication skills + Able to collaborate in a multi-team environment to plan and accomplish tasks and meet objectives + Communication Skills-Ability to understand, analyze and interpret business periodicals, technical procedures, or government policy; able to write reports, correspondence, and operations procedures; uses effective written, visual presentation, and oral strategies to communicate technical problems and concepts to a range of technical and non-technical audiences + Must be U.S. person (e.g., U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident) as position requires access to U.S. export restricted materials + Ability to fulfill a 24x7 on-call rotation and respond onsite within 60 minutes Visa sponsorship not available for this role **Salary Ranges** Compensation: $127,050.00/Year - $181,500.00/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: 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 - Veteran/Disability. 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. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. We are a true merit-based organization and work hard so there are no artificial barriers to one's potential success. DISH is committed to a workforce where everyone's opportunities are limitless. Please note that you may redact or remove any information that identifies age, date of birth or dates of school attendance/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our interview process.

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