EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter. Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile. EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer in our Hughes Network Systems division for our Gaithersburg, MD office. This is an exciting position where the candidate will be involved in system design and definition of air interface for next generation LEO/MEO/GEO satellite communication systems. Candidate will be instrumental in designing and developing innovative solutions to serve customers in fixed, aeronautical, land-mobile and maritime domains. RESPONSIBILITIES : Analyze system requirements and develop system architectures and solutions to meet customer requirements. Develop subsystem requirements, specifications, and technical evaluations Define scheduling algorithms to meet QoS requirements Conduct link layer and upper layer simulations, including link adaptation and power control Adapt 3GPP protocols to work efficiently in satellite environments Develop constellation modeling and analyses for LEO/MEO/GEO satellite systems and conduct end-to-end performance analyses. Document detailed designs and present them internally and to external customers REQUIREMENTS : Master's degree in electrical engineering or related field 10 years expertise in wireless communications systems theory, analysis and protocols 5 years of experience in end-to-end system design of wireless systems and protocols. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: PhD in electrical engineering Strong analytical skills and modeling skills for evaluating performance in LEO/MEO/GEO systems Experience with OPNET/OMNET/OMNEST and MATLAB simulation tools Strong familiarity with 3GPP 4G and 5G protocols Familiarity design of scheduling algorithms to meet QoS requirements. Must be comfortable with physical layer aspects of the design and be able to work in a cross-disciplined framework and come up with cross-layer hybrid solutions Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance #LI-EM1 EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all–from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more! Financial: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary) Employee Incentives: Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet Health: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law. At EchoStar we know the excitement of new endeavors. We pride ourselves in not just our engineering expertise, but as pioneers forging technological change to improve the lives of our customers. We are Connecting the World in new and exciting ways, and offer you the opportunity to learn more about how EchoStar family of companies could be the right destination for you!