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      Hughes Network Systems

      Part of EchoStar

      Engaged Employer

      Hughes Network Systems reviews

      2.7

      35% would recommend to a friend

      (659 total reviews)
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      Hamid Akhavan

      29% approve of CEO

      22% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.5

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.2

      Work/Life balance

      2.8

      Culture & values

      2.6

      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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      Reviews by job title

      659 reviews
      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

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      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.

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      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.
      5.0
      Mar 23, 2026

      Good place to work

      Senior network engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good place to learn and start

      Cons

      No cons as such, its a good place

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      Hughes Network Systems Response
      3mo
      It is wonderful to hear that you find our company to be a great place to work and an ideal environment for those starting their professional journey. We take great pride in being a launchpad for talent, and knowing that you have had such a positive experience without any significant drawbacks is truly rewarding. Thank you for being a part of our team and for sharing such an enthusiastic recommendation with others.
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