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Hughes Network Systems

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Hughes Network Systems reviews

2.8

39% would recommend to a friend

(656 total reviews)
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Hamid Akhavan

26% approve of CEO

24% positive business outlook

Hughes Network Systems has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 656 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Hughes Network Systems employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Telecommunications industry (3.6 stars).

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656 reviews
3.0
Oct 6, 2025
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

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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.
1.0
Sep 29, 2025

messy

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

not much, a stable company ish

Cons

Disorganized Structure and Lack of Employee Support Concerns Over Management Layers and Employee Engagement at Hughes Fragmented Leadership and Low Morale Indicators

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Hughes Network Systems Response
8mo
We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective, and we are glad that you recognize the stability of our company. Providing clear guidance and a supportive environment for every employee is a top priority, and we regret that this has not been your experience. We are fully committed to continuous improvement in our operations and management practices, and your feedback is essential for us to identify and address these issues effectively. To better understand and follow up on your specific concerns, we strongly encourage you to reach out to us directly at peopleoperations@dish.com. Thank you for helping us work toward a better workplace.
3.0
Sep 29, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Smart people around you. Great team lead (Obviously depends on the team). Interesting/challenging technical problems. Great work life balance

Cons

Upper management that treats you like kids. Traditional work culture that can feel a bit slow at time. Pay is bad.

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Hughes Network Systems Response
8mo
It is fantastic to hear that you are surrounded by smart people, enjoy challenging technical problems, and have a great work-life balance—those are key aspects we strive to provide. We are also happy to hear you had a great team lead. We acknowledge your points regarding our pay structure and culture. We value every team member and we are committed to ensuring that our culture and management style fully reflect this belief. We are continually reviewing our compensation to remain competitive and are focused on making sure our workplace is as dynamic and empowering as the technical challenges our teams face. We appreciate your honest assessment of where we can improve.
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