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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
      1.0
      Feb 3, 2026

      Lazy and cheap

      Business operations analyst ii
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Dress code is extremely lax.

      Cons

      No remote flexibility, across the board under paying, lots of corporate employees with no formal education, bare minimum benefits, unmotivated work force, bad time off policy.

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      EchoStar Response
      4mo
      Finding a workplace where you can feel comfortable in your own skin—and your own clothes—is a great perk, and we are glad the relaxed dress code added some ease to your workday. On the other hand, your feedback regarding our compensation standards, remote work options, and time off policies provides us with important insight into where we can improve. We aim to build a motivated and well-supported workforce, so hearing that our benefits and team energy fell short of that goal is something we take seriously.
      4.0
      Jan 29, 2026

      Not for the faint of heart—Elite standards only

      It director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      EchoStar is for the 1%. If you want to work on complex, massive-scale problems like building a national 5G network or managing global satellite constellations, this is the place. It is a "work" culture in the truest sense—you are here to perform, not to hang out in a breakroom. Much like the Marines, it attracts people who take pride in being elite, being disciplined, and getting the mission done when others quit. If you want to be an "operator" in the telecom world, the experience you get here is a trial by fire that makes you bulletproof for the rest of your career.

      Cons

      This is not a "soft" corporate environment. They will not treat you with kid gloves, and if you are looking for a place that prioritizes your comfort, you are in the wrong building. The expectations are rigid, management is direct, and the "mission-first" mentality means your personal life often comes second. It’s high-stress, strictly in-office, and relentless. It won't feel "fair" or "nice" to everyone, and that's okay—it’s not meant to be for everyone.

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      EchoStar Response
      4mo
      The intensity and pride you’ve expressed regarding your work on our national 5G network and global satellite constellations are truly remarkable. It is clear that you value the ""mission-first"" discipline and the high-performance standards required to tackle these massive-scale engineering challenges. We appreciate your dedication to being an ""operator"" in the industry and your commitment to the elite standards that drive our success. We also recognize your candid description of the high-stress, in-office nature of this environment and the personal sacrifices it can require. While our culture is built on performance and mission-critical execution, we appreciate you highlighting that this rigorous atmosphere is a deliberate choice for those who thrive on ""trial by fire"" experiences. Your perspective helps clarify the expectations for those looking to build a ""bulletproof"" career in the telecom world. Thank you for your relentless work ethic and for sharing such a powerful look into the life of our team.
      1.0
      Jan 29, 2026

      Sell your soul to the devil, never see your family, age at 4X normal speed

      Senior manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      -They actually met my salary expectations (although I later learned the real price for this) -Beautiful office with a nice cafe -I wasn't set on fire

      Cons

      -Astonishingly terrible culture -Tyrannical leadership -Complete lack of standardization, process documentation -Turnover so high that very few people have much tenure or institutional knowledge -Nepotism putting entitled family members in senior leadership roles for which they are completely unqualified -Expect to perform the work of at least 3 people (they all left the business and won't be replaced) -No equity or bonuses for anyone under Director-level -Alarmingly awful benefits -Normalized micromanagement -Schedule and remote work inflexibility

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      EchoStar Response
      4mo
      We are pleased to hear that your salary expectations were met and that you enjoyed the amenities of our office space and cafe. Providing a comfortable and modern physical workspace is something we take pride in. It is concerning, however, to read your feedback regarding our leadership style, internal processes, and the current workload. We aim to create an environment where every employee feels supported and empowered, and it is clear that your experience did not reflect those goals. We take your comments regarding our culture and organizational structure seriously as we strive to build a more sustainable and equitable workplace.
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