Is Hughes Network Systems a good company to work for as a mts software engineer II?

mts software engineer II professionals working at Hughes Network Systems have rated their employer with 2.3 out of 5 stars in 38 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Hughes Network Systems employees being 2.8 out of 5 stars. Search open mts software engineer II Jobs at Hughes Network Systems now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked mts software engineer II interview questions at Hughes Network Systems .

Does Hughes Network Systems pay mts software engineer II employees well?

mts software engineer II professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Hughes Network Systems with 1.8 out of 5 stars based on 38 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 28.6% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about mts software engineer II salaries at Hughes Network Systems.

How happy are mts software engineer II professionals working at Hughes Network Systems?

33% of mts software engineer II employees at Hughes Network Systems would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 76% in the past 12 months. mts software engineer II professionals have also rated Hughes Network Systems with a 3.5 rating for work-life-balance, 3.2 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.1 rating for culture and values and 2.8 rating 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) , Senior Software Engineer (7)

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

"Good work life balance (depending on department)" ((in 54 reviews)); "Great people to work with and valuable connections to be made" ((in 52 reviews)); "Good work environment and Work/Life balance." ((in 17 reviews)); "Coworkers were nice." ((in 11 reviews)); "Definitely a great learning experience as I was somewhat new to that line of work." ((in 10 reviews))

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

"Poor benefits and very few holidays/PTO." ((in 39 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 26 reviews)); "No work from home" ((in 15 reviews)); "Upper management is completely out of touch and clearly doesn't care about rank and file employees." ((in 14 reviews))

Hughes Network Systems mts software engineer II reviews

2.3

33% would recommend to a friend

(38 total reviews)

Hamid Akhavan

34% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

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MTS II Software Engineer employees have rated Hughes Network Systems with 2.3 out of 5 stars, based on 38 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most MTS II Software Engineer professionals have an average working experience there. Hughes Network Systems is rated 36% below average by MTS II Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Telecommunications industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

38 reviews

2.0

Jun 10, 2026

Skilled teammates, but benefits are declining

Mts-2 software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Teammates and skilled team.

Cons

Constantly reducing the benefits, and minor raises.

Hughes Network Systems Response

1w

We appreciate you taking the time to provide your perspective. It is wonderful to hear that you have had the opportunity to work alongside a skilled team and good colleagues. Fostering a supportive atmosphere built on teamwork is very important to us. We also value your candid comments regarding compensation adjustments and medical packages. While we strive to maintain comprehensive offerings that align with industry standards, your observations are valuable as we continuously evaluate our internal programs to ensure we are supporting our workforce effectively.

3.0

Oct 6, 2025

Good work life balance and friendly space

Mts-2 software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Small team and you get to work on things directly

Cons

Really small team and you'll be assigned lot of task

Hughes Network Systems Response

8mo

Thank you for sharing! We're thrilled that you experienced the best of both worlds with our organization: the dynamic environment of a small team where you get to work on projects directly, along with a friendly space and a good work-life balance. We understand that working on a small team often means being assigned many tasks, and we appreciate your acknowledgment of that reality. We strive to offer a fulfilling experience where employees can take ownership and see the direct impact of their hard work, and it sounds like you were able to do just that. We're proud to know our culture supports a great balance and a welcoming environment.

3.0

Sep 8, 2025

Hughes

Mts-2 software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ultimate tech exposure. Best place to start the career.

Cons

Low monetary benefits and bad appraisal cycle.

Hughes Network Systems Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing your perspective. We are thrilled to hear that you feel this is a great place to start a career and gain valuable tech exposure. We understand your concerns about compensation and the appraisal process, and we want to assure you that we regularly review our compensation and performance management programs to remain competitive and to recognize our employees' valuable contributions.

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