Systems and Test Engineer

Company Summary

Echo Star 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.

Echo Star 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.

• 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 bird strike 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

• 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

• 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 position.

Compensation: $56,000.00/Year - $70,000.00/Year

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.

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. Echo Star 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.

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