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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
      Mar 28, 2025

      Do not walk, run away from this company

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      There are no positives working here other than a paycheck, which based on recent events can be stripped away from you, without cause, at any moment depending on what the founder of the company wants to inflict pain on others that day.

      Cons

      Unless you’re financially desperate, avoid working here at all costs. No salary justifies the regret you’ll feel. The office is riddled with mold-infested desk drawers, and you’re required to be present for an average of 8.5 hours daily. Attendance is tracked via a strict badge-in, badge-out system. Arriving past 9:00 AM—even by a second—earns you a mark on your record. Accumulate more than 15 marks in a year, and you’re terminated, regardless of your performance. The founder, stuck in a 1980s mindset, views employees as unruly children (a direct quote from a recent company-wide meeting). Success isn’t tied to your work quality but to your punctuality and physical presence. You’ll also be mandated to subscribe to Boost Mobile and cover the cost yourself—a so-called “Charlie tax,” as insiders call it. The team is narrow-minded, abrasive, and content with mediocrity.

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      EchoStar Response
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      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re truly sorry to hear about your negative experience, and we regret that you’ve felt this way. Your comments highlight important areas where we have room to improve, and we want to acknowledge the challenges you've faced. We understand that the recent changes have been difficult, and we want to emphasize that these decisions were not made lightly. We’ve had to make some tough choices to strengthen our business and support our long-term goals. However, we recognize that these changes have impacted our team, and we are committed to addressing the concerns that have arisen as a result. We strive to foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and personal well-being. We know there is work to be done to ensure our actions align with these values, and your feedback plays an important role in helping us make those improvements. We truly appreciate your candid input and are continuously working to create a positive environment for our employees. HR is here to support you, and we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your experience further. Please reach out to us at HR@Echostar.com so we can thoughtfully address this situation and work toward resolving your concerns.
      3.0
      Sep 6, 2016

      Frugal and afraid to take risks

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      There are many interesting things to learn including embedded, mobile, and server development. The company is full of bright engineers and most are eager to share knowledge.

      Cons

      The corporate culture is driven from the very top down to be extremely frugal at the expense of making smart decisions. The company is afraid to stray too far from its core of satellite technology.

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