**EchoStar** has an exciting opportunity for an **Aircraft Operations Engineer** in our Hughes Network Systems division **.** This role will be located at our office in **Lisle, IL, or Germantown, MD.** **Responsibilities:** + Support and resolve aircraft connectivity issues utilizing a holistic understanding of the system, including hardware, software, and network requirements. + Serve as an escalation point for tier 1 technical support teams. + Track hardware failures and work closely with the reliability team to implement long-term solutions. + Utilize various data sources, such as performance metrics, tickets, and system logs to identify systemic failure trends. + Define automation requirements to optimize tools and improve operational effectiveness and efficiency. + Act as a bridge between engineering, development, and program management to foster collaboration and alignment between critical departments. + Work on-call, which can include nights, weekends, and holidays, to support 24/7 team. **Basic Requirements:** + Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, aviation, a similar field or a combination of education and experience + 5+ years of technical operations experience, ideally from an aviation-centric or satellite communications provider. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Satellite Communications systems experience (GEO, MEO, LEO), as a service provider + Aviation software and hardware experience in installation, maintenance, and repair + Network Operations background with major service provider experience + Operations Management background from education or work experience + Airline maintenance experience The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level and competencies. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance. \#LI-LT1 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. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. EEO is the law. At EchoStar, you have the right to request reasonable accommodations. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact careers@echostar.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of an application.