They think that Denver is the center of the universe - Vice President of Engineering EchoStar Employee Review

1.0
Aug 25, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1. Challenging work in consumer electronics design as well as within the Hughes acquisition for advanced spacecraft design and operation. 2. A lot of good employee camaraderie. 3. Opportunities provided for paid internships (for qualified college students) which provide real work for students in advanced applications. 4. The CEO actually really cares about the employees in addition to the business objectives but allows some of the other executives to mismanage their areas of responsibility.

Cons

1. Management prefers motivation by intimidation and tactics bordering on hostile workplace methods. 2. Work schedule and performance demands are generated from unrealistic schedule criteria. 3. Benefits are minimal and rewards are reserved for only the top management. 4. They fail to recognize the value of geographically distributed operations and instead favor the simplicity of keeping the important projects in the headquarters in Denver.

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5.0
May 30, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

A lot of opportunity to move around to different departments and try new things.

Cons

Not very flexible work life balance

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EchoStar Response
4d
It is wonderful to hear that you found so many avenues for internal mobility and enjoyed exploring different departments during your time with us. Fostering a workplace where employees can try new things and chart diverse career paths is something we deeply value. We also appreciate you raising your concerns regarding scheduling flexibility. Finding the right harmony between operational needs and individual work-life balance is a continuous focus for us, and insights like yours are incredibly helpful as we work to enhance our overall employee experience.
1.0
May 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Get a company van, clock in at your house clock out at your house

Cons

Start your day at 7 and work until there's no more work, company doesnt care if a customer scheduled an appointment between noon and 5 and if you show up after 5 you get cussed by the customer and dish doesnt care. Got off at 11 at night then wake up the next day and be told there no work. The company focuses on technicians making sells without any true incentive, rather a technician make a sell then do what they show up to do. Inventory is always wrong, management only holds technicians responsible, not warehouse not themself, even when you follow chain of command, nothing happens. Absolutely no work life balance what so ever, management tries to get you to work 7 days a week.

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EchoStar Response
2w
Having a company vehicle and the convenience of starting and ending your workday directly from home are aspects of the role we are glad you valued. However, it is disheartening to read about the extensive hours, scheduling challenges, and the friction you experienced with customer interactions. We strive to provide reasonable scheduling window alignment and support our field teams out in the community. Your concerns regarding inventory tracking inconsistencies, management accountability, and an imbalance in work-life expectations are taken very seriously, as we want our technicians to feel supported by both warehouse staff and leadership. Additionally, clarity around workload availability and the structure of our incentive programs are critical components of the technician experience we want to ensure are fair. We would love to have an opportunity to better understand your situation, and we encourage you to reach out to peopleoperations@dish.com to further discuss your experiences.
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