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      EchoStar

      Engaged Employer

      EchoStar reviews

      3.0

      41% would recommend to a friend

      (568 total reviews)
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      Charlie Ergen

      28% approve of CEO

      40% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      EchoStar has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 568 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The EchoStar employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Telecommunications industry (3.6 stars).

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      568 reviews
      3.0
      Oct 30, 2025

      Good Entry-Level Experience, But Beware of Management Politics

      Data engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      I've moved around a couple of the companies within Echostar (Dish and Boost Mobile), and it can be a good place to start your career, especially for entry level people looking to gain technical experience and make use of the company’s resources to learn new skills. There are opportunities to move around within departments, which is really the only way to increase your pay. Many of the non-IT departments are diverse, collaborative, and overall enjoyable if you’re passionate about your work. I've worked with a lot of really good people at this company and there are a lot of very smart and skilled individuals. For those early in their career or looking to build a resume, Echostar can serve as a solid stepping stone.

      Cons

      The IT department, unfortunately, is a completely different environment. It has a toxic culture with little to no inclusion, and there’s a strong sense of favoritism and discrimination. Many employees I know have observed or been victim of unethical practices, such as managers encouraging others to submit work under different names to manipulate visibility and justify visa sponsorships for their friends or family members. Leadership tends to form exclusive groups and excludes others from team activities, which fosters division rather than collaboration. Frequent layoffs, a strict onsite policy with no remote flexibility, and upper management’s lack of concern for employee well-being make it difficult to recommend long term employment here.

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      EchoStar Response
      8mo
      Thank you for sharing your experience across different parts of our company. It's truly valuable to have feedback from someone who has worked within multiple business units like DISH and Boost Mobile. We are very pleased to hear that you found the company to be a good starting point for an entry-level career, offering opportunities to gain technical experience, learn new skills, and move between departments. We take great pride in the many smart, skilled, and collaborative individuals across our teams who make certain departments an enjoyable place to work. We do, however, take your specific comments about the IT department very seriously. The behaviors and practices you describe are completely inconsistent with the standards we set for our workplace. We are committed to fostering a transparent, inclusive, and accountable environment across all departments. If you have personally experienced or witnessed the behaviors you've mentioned, we strongly urge you to reach out to us confidentially at peopleoperations@dish.com. We would welcome the opportunity to better understand your situation and address these serious matters directly. We appreciate you taking the time to provide this candid feedback. We are always working to be a better company for all our employees.
      4.0
      Oct 23, 2025

      Great Opportunity!

      Recruiter
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      -Work Life Balance - Co workers -ERG's -Growth

      Cons

      - In office work with some remote opportunities -High Volume -Compensation below average/High Health premiums

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      EchoStar Response
      8mo
      We are so glad to hear that you've had a positive experience with the Work Life Balance, your Co-workers, and the support provided by our ERG's and that you see Growth potential here. That is exactly the environment we strive to cultivate. We are truly committed to being a great place to work, and we appreciate you bringing your concerns about our In-office Work structure, High Volume, Compensation, and Health Premiums to our attention. We understand the value of flexibility and are continually evaluating our policies to best support our team members and meet business needs. Similarly, we regularly benchmark our compensation and benefits to ensure we remain competitive and fair within the industry. Your feedback is valuable as we work to make improvements in these key areas and better support all our employees.
      3.0
      Oct 15, 2025

      Neutral

      Analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good work life balance at the company

      Cons

      There isn’t a clear visions

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      EchoStar Response
      8mo
      We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. It's fantastic to hear that you have found a good work life balance at the company, as we are committed to supporting our employees' well-being. We also recognize and understand your observation regarding the clarity of our organizational vision. It is valuable feedback, and as a large, dynamic organization, we are continuously working to ensure our strategic direction is communicated clearly and consistently across all teams. Your input helps us focus our efforts on this critical area of improvement. We value your contributions and are committed to continuous growth.
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