Does Hughes Network Systems pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Hughes Network Systems employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Hughes Network Systems. This rating has decreased by 14% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Hughes Network Systems?

35% of Hughes Network Systems employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Hughes Network Systems 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.6 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 57 reviews)); "Great people to work with and valuable connections to be made" ((in 56 reviews)); "My immediate team was great" ((in 23 reviews)); "Good work environment and good new tools being used" ((in 16 reviews)); "Coworkers were nice." ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Poor benefits and very few holidays/PTO." ((in 37 reviews)); "but lot of managers and less people on the ground helping in the lab Poor management" ((in 30 reviews)); "Low salary is low and don't expect the growth will keep up with the inflation" ((in 29 reviews)); "No Work from Home" ((in 14 reviews)); "Upper management is completely out of touch and clearly doesn't care about rank and file employees." ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about Hughes Network Systems layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Hughes Network Systems layoffs and their outlook for job security at Hughes Network Systems in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Hughes Network Systems locations?

Germantown , Gaithersburg , San Diego , Washington , Las Vegas , Rockville , Baltimore , Silver Spring , Winston-Salem , Gaither , Boise , American Fork , Lindon , Nashville , Chicago , Fairfax , Long Island City , Maryland , Madison , Ann Arbor , Presque Isle , Portland , Copperas Cove , Killeen , Sunflower , Columbus , Colorado Springs , Aurora , Denver , West Hartford

Hughes Network Systems reviews

2.8

35% would recommend to a friend

(657 total reviews)

Hamid Akhavan

29% approve of CEO

22% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (657 reviews)

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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).

Reviews by job title

657 reviews

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.

5.0

Aug 20, 2025

Good place to grow and learn

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

With the project going on, a lot things can be learned. Good teamworks between teams.

Cons

Projects is highly dependent on customer. Internal R&D project becomes harder.

Hughes Network Systems Response

9mo

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. It's great to hear that you've had a positive experience with our team's collaboration and that you feel this is a good place for professional growth and learning. We understand that R&D projects can be challenging, and we're continually working to improve our processes and support our teams. Your insights are invaluable as we strive to create the best possible environment for our employees to thrive. We wish you continued success in your role!

4.0

Aug 16, 2025

Mid level of company

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy to get along with team member

Cons

on-call low salary Relative old tech stack

Hughes Network Systems Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed working with your team members. We understand your concerns regarding the on-call schedule, compensation, and technology. We are continuously evaluating our systems and processes to ensure we remain competitive and provide a positive work environment. We appreciate your insights and wish you the best.

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