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      Hughes Network Systems

      Part of EchoStar

      Engaged Employer

      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

      Ratings by category

      3.7

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.3

      Work/Life balance

      3.0

      Culture & values

      2.6

      Career opportunities

      2.5

      Senior management

      2.5

      Compensation and benefits

      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
      1.0
      Feb 28, 2018

      RUN! Sweat Shop!!!

      Analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      None unless you like working for cheap

      Cons

      This place is a sweat shop - they run off talented employees. They actively poach talent promising steak and caviar then serving hot dogs

      1.0
      Jul 2, 2015

      Not to be trusted

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Workers feel empowered at HNS. They do get a lot of responsibility and freedom to pursue their interests, which encourages them to work longer and harder.

      Cons

      The words from a Sr. VP still ring in my ears "Tell the customer whatever they want to hear, and when the truth becomes inevitable, find somebody else to blame." Needless to say, we got a lot of customer complaints, and each Monday we had a staff meeting to coordinate our lies. Not only is that how they handle customers, but that's how they handle employees as well. All production is done overseas, and the factory is only used to grind serial numbers off the equipment so that customers can't track it. Staff are expected to put in long [unpaid] overtime hours to "keep their commitments". Its not a healthy or professional environment.

      1.0
      Mar 12, 2026

      Low Morale. No vision

      Principle engineer ii
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Its a job and they haven't laid us all off and closed the business yet.

      Cons

      There is no unified vision and no direction. Echostar, the parent company, does not care about Hughes. Morale is near an all time low after lay offs. Raises are typically 1-2%. Time in off is monitored with badges.

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      Hughes Network Systems Response
      2mo
      We recognize the importance of stability. Maintaining our business footprint remains a core focus as we navigate the current landscape. It is disheartening to hear your concerns regarding the strategic direction and the disconnect you feel with the parent company. We understand that recent workforce adjustments have made for a difficult atmosphere, and we take your feedback about morale and compensation very seriously. Regarding the monitoring of time and office presence, we aim to balance operational needs with professional trust, and your perspective on this policy is helpful for us to hear. We are committed to working toward a more unified vision and a better everyday experience for all our teams.
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