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Hughes Network Systems

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Hughes Network Systems reviews

2.8

35% would recommend to a friend

(657 total reviews)
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Hamid Akhavan

29% approve of CEO

22% positive business outlook

Hughes Network Systems has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 657 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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657 reviews
3.0
Jan 9, 2026

Good WLB

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

People are friendly here and good wlb

Cons

Pay is not that high and a lot of layoffs recently

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Hughes Network Systems Response
5mo
Hearing that you’ve found a supportive community of colleagues and a healthy balance between your work and personal life is very rewarding. We take great pride in our people and strive to maintain an environment where employees feel both welcomed and respected. We also acknowledge your concerns regarding compensation and recent organizational changes. We understand that job security and competitive pay are fundamental to a positive employee experience. While business decisions involving staff reductions are never easy, they are made with the long-term health of the company in mind. Regarding compensation, we are committed to reviewing our pay structures regularly to ensure we remain as competitive as possible within our industry.
3.0
Jan 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Independance, work life balance, friendly employees

Cons

Strict timings, less growth diversification

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Hughes Network Systems Response
5mo
It is great to know that you value the independence and work-life balance offered here, alongside the support of our friendly team members. We aim to create an environment where you feel trusted to do your best work. Regarding your feedback on strict timings and growth diversification, we hear you. We are continuously looking for ways to improve our operational policies and career pathways to better suit the needs of our workforce. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts.
5.0
Dec 25, 2025

Overall good

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Learning on several different platforms like Cisco, juniper, fortinet, Oneweb, netapp

Cons

Less ongoing projects so less growth

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Hughes Network Systems Response
5mo
It is fantastic to hear that you have had the chance to gain hands-on experience with such a wide variety of industry-leading platforms like Cisco, Juniper, and Fortinet. Providing our team members with access to diverse technical environments is something we prioritize to help build a strong, versatile skill set. We also take note of your feedback regarding the current volume of ongoing projects and how that impacts your sense of career growth. We understand that consistent, challenging work is essential for professional development. While project cycles can fluctuate, we are dedicated to identifying new initiatives and opportunities that allow our employees to apply their technical expertise and continue their advancement within the organization. We are working hard to ensure a steady pipeline of work that keeps our teams engaged and moving forward.
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