I applied through college or university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at EchoStar (Denver, CO) in May 2009
Interview
The initial interview was at a college recruiting fair. It was basic, general educational/work background. After a month, I was flown out to Denver for on-site interview. There I had a number of 1:1 interviews, a couple competency tests, and a 2 hour group interview where I was insulted by one of the participants numerous times. Very uncomfortable environment
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
From looking at your resume it appears you just go along with whatever anyone tells you to do, so why are you here?
The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at EchoStar (Cheyenne, WY) in Jan 2011
Interview
I had two phone interviews last around an hour each. After the second interview I made numerous attempts to speak to someone regarding the position without any luck. The managing engineer kept saying he would call back, but that they were extremely busy.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe the communications protocol used for satellite communication.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at EchoStar (Cheyenne, WY) in Apr 2010
Interview
Very informal, took 6 months of me calling every week to get information out of the company. Simple face to face interview with them concentrating on my team work skills rather than technical skills.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Was I looking to stay at the company longer than a year or two. I informed them that would depend on how the environment and job satisfaction was, and if compensation was adequate.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at EchoStar in Jan 2010
Interview
Two phone interviews, with HR and hiring manager. Basic HR questions such as your weaknesses and strengths, nothing too bad. The other phone interview consisted with questions related to your previous work. Then in person interviews and a 1 hour long skill test. Lots of questions related to your previous work.
For the skills test, make sure you prepare and start hitting the books. It covers quite a lot from digital logic, to BJT transistor circuits, power electronics, and some op amp applications.
