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Hughes Network Systems

Part of EchoStar

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Great potential, but lacks fairness, poor internal communication, and mediocre execution - Director Hughes Network Systems Employee Review

2.0
Jun 25, 2010
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Pros

Many opportunities for technical skills development. Good opportunities for business skills development. Good degree of autonomy in most tasks/projects to the extent that you can really enjoy some projects without being micromanaged. Most employees are wonderful to work with and generate a fun & pleasant work atmosphere. Most positions allow for large amount of freedom in task execution and allow for creative solutions. If you are looking for a place to develop yourself professionally this is an excellent choice, especially for those early in their career, but be prepared to work hard for it.

Cons

Although freedom to be creative in completing tasks/projects is there, don't expect to be rewarded for it. Very little recognition given to those who are the most creative and innovative in their thinking and approach to solve problems and complete tasks and projects. Only the most mundane of positions are fully understood by management resulting in only the most mundane of employees receiving most of the reward and recognition. If you are looking for a place with a good track for promotions and career development - this is not the place unless you are the type to settle into a position and do the job, no more, no less. The better you perform the most simplest of tasks with little to no innovation or creativity the better your odds of promotion. The company used to encourage creativity and innovative thinking, but this has been lost in an ocean of task completion for the sake of task completion. The potential for greatness is present but is not exploited properly by senior management. No flexibility in terms of teleworking or working remotely at all. You are expected to be available in the office at all hours of the day if the project demands it - senior management assume that remote workers are going to be lazy. Lastly, internal communication is difficult at best. Everyone works at a constant frenzy and there is more interest in completing a task and moving on to the next one than in identifying why things happen the way they do and communicating best practices around the organization.

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5.0
Jul 3, 2026
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Pros

Great people and facilities with an on campus cafeteria and gym

Cons

They did not have a clear role for me when I first started

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Hughes Network Systems Response
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We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our on-campus amenities and had a positive experience with our team members. Building a welcoming community and providing convenient facilities like the cafeteria and gym are priorities we care deeply about. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding your onboarding experience. Setting our team members up for success from day one is essential, and we are continually refining our processes to ensure role clarity right from the start. Your insights are highly valued as we strive to create the best possible environment for everyone.
1.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

Great coworker’s relationships. Being employed

Cons

After working at Hughes for nearly 10 years, I have witnessed firsthand the transformation of what was once a great place to work into an organization where employee morale and satisfaction have steadily declined following the merger with the parent company, EchoStar. Over the years, employee benefits have been reduced, and opportunities for career advancement increasingly appear to depend more on personal connections than on talent, performance, or hard work. Seeing individuals with limited experience or knowledge promoted into leadership positions while highly capable employees who consistently deliver results are overlooked is both discouraging and demoralizing. The implementation of strict badge-in and badge-out policies for salaried employees has further impacted morale. Requiring employees to account for every minute spent outside the building creates an environment of mistrust rather than professionalism. Employees should not have to choose between stepping outside for a few minutes of fresh air and staying late to make up that time—especially when doing so could mean being late to pick up their children or meet other personal responsibilities. In recent months, I have watched many talented colleagues leave the company, while many of those who remain are actively seeking opportunities elsewhere. Unfortunately, with the recent leadership changes, I believe these issues are likely to continue or get worse. Hughes has become a workplace where many employees feel they are simply enduring the environment until they can find a better opportunity.

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