Does Hughes Network Systems pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Hughes Network Systems employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Hughes Network Systems. This rating has decreased by 12% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Hughes Network Systems?

34% of Hughes Network Systems employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Hughes Network Systems 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Hughes Network Systems?

Software Engineer (37) , MTS-2 Software Engineer (16) , Network Engineer (13) , Systems Engineer (12) , Engineer (10) , Software Engineer(Internship) (9) , MTS1 Software Engineer (8) , Senior Engineer (8) , Hardware Engineer (7) , Intern (7) , Intern - Hourly (7) , MTS-1 (7) , MTS3 Software Engineer (7) , Principal Engineer (7) , Program Manager (7)

What are the pros of working at Hughes Network Systems according to real employee reviews?

"Good work life balance (depending on department)" ((in 55 reviews)); "Great people to work with and valuable connections to be made" ((in 55 reviews)); "My immediate team was great" ((in 19 reviews)); "Good work environment and good new tools being used" ((in 16 reviews)); "Coworkers were nice." ((in 12 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Hughes Network Systems according to real employee reviews?

"Poor benefits and very few holidays/PTO." ((in 38 reviews)); "Low salary is low and don't expect the growth will keep up with the inflation" ((in 29 reviews)); "but lot of managers and less people on the ground helping in the lab Poor management" ((in 27 reviews)); "No work from home" ((in 16 reviews)); "Upper management is completely out of touch and clearly doesn't care about rank and file employees." ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about Hughes Network Systems layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Hughes Network Systems layoffs and their outlook for job security at Hughes Network Systems in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Hughes Network Systems locations?

Germantown , Gaithersburg , San Diego , Washington , Las Vegas , Rockville , Baltimore , Silver Spring , Winston-Salem , Gaither , Boise , American Fork , Lindon , Nashville , Chicago , Fairfax , Long Island City , Maryland , Madison , Ann Arbor , Presque Isle , Portland , Copperas Cove , Killeen , Sunflower , Columbus , Colorado Springs , Aurora , Denver , West Hartford

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Hughes Network Systems

Part of EchoStar

Hughes Network Systems reviews

2.7

34% would recommend to a friend

(659 total reviews)

Hamid Akhavan

29% approve of CEO

21% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

2.8

Culture & values

2.5

Career opportunities

2.4

Senior management

2.4

Compensation and benefits

Hughes Network Systems has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 659 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Hughes Network Systems employee rating is 24% below average for employers within the Telecommunications industry (3.6 stars).

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659 reviews

2.0

Apr 21, 2026

Great immediate team overshadowed by poor management and policies

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My immediate team was great

Cons

Overall management from company and parent company is horrible. Very strict no remote policy. Poor benefits and very few holidays/PTO. Everyone had to switch their mobile providers to Boost

Hughes Network Systems Response

2mo

It is great to hear that you had such a positive experience with your immediate team. We truly believe that the people you work with every day make the biggest difference, and we are glad you found a supportive community within your group. We acknowledge your concerns regarding our current in-office presence and corporate policies. While we believe being together in person fosters the best collaboration, we understand the challenges this can present. We also take your feedback on benefits and internal requirements seriously, as we are always looking for ways to better align our workplace culture with the needs of our employees. Thank you for your honest perspective as we continue to evolve.

1.0

Apr 9, 2026

Poor senior management

Senior director engineering

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing good to say about this company since echostar merger

Cons

Upper management does not care about employees. Many layoffs and forced retirement

Hughes Network Systems Response

3mo

It is disheartening to hear that your experience following the merger did not meet your expectations. We genuinely value the dedication of our team members and aim to maintain a supportive environment through every phase of our business evolution. While transitions can bring about significant changes, please be assured that we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued. We would welcome the opportunity to hear more about your specific concerns and encourage you to reach out to us at peopleoperations@dish.com to further discuss your situation.

1.0

Apr 4, 2026

Company is sinking

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great work life balance, because there is nothing left to be done here

Cons

- Low salary and poor culture - There is nothing to look forward here, Looks like they are planning to shut shop soon.

Hughes Network Systems Response

3mo

We appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback. While we are glad to hear that you experienced a positive work-life balance during your time with us, it is concerning to learn about your perspective on our company culture and future outlook. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment and are actively working on long-term strategies to ensure a bright and stable future for our organization and our team members. Thank you for your contributions and for sharing these insights.

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