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Layoffs coming - Software Engineer Hughes Network Systems Employee Review

1.0
Jan 3, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

We have heard from the inside that lots of layoffs are coming. Commercial and residential teams will possibly be affected. Hamid Akhavan loves layoffs. His salary rises while he let's people's home's be foreclosed on. I think he actually laughs at the employees when they get laid off. It's probably humorous to him.

Cons

Mandatory badge in badge out or get fired. CEO (Hamid Akhavan) is like a robot and has no empathy or morals CEO is afraid of his boss (The Big Cheese Charlie Ergen aka majority owner) Lowest salary possible Management that doesn't protect employees HR that is so bad you'd consider slitting your wrists before talking to them.

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Hughes Network Systems Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We value your thoughts and appreciate your candid input. At Hughes, we are continuously working to create a positive environment for our employees, and feedback like yours helps us identify areas where we can improve. If you have specific suggestions or concerns, we encourage you to share them through our internal channels with HR at HR@Echostar.com so we can address them thoughtfully. We wish you all the best in your career journey.

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Pros

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Cons

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Hughes Network Systems Response
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It is wonderful to hear that you find our company to be a great place to work and an ideal environment for those starting their professional journey. We take great pride in being a launchpad for talent, and knowing that you have had such a positive experience without any significant drawbacks is truly rewarding. Thank you for being a part of our team and for sharing such an enthusiastic recommendation with others.
1.0
Feb 20, 2026
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Pros

There were none. Networking was poor, benefits were a scam, pay was semi-decent but offset by high benefits premiums, company culture is toxic.

Cons

Toxic work environment, awful benefits, toxic company culture, high employee turnover, mandated office attendance with heavily tracked badge ins and minutes, required overtime

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Hughes Network Systems Response
3mo
We appreciate you taking the time to provide such a candid account of your experience with the company. It is concerning to read about your frustrations regarding our benefits structure and the workplace culture you encountered during your tenure. Our goal is to foster an environment where employees feel trusted and valued, and your comments regarding management styles and operational transparency provide us with serious points for reflection. We are committed to evolving our internal practices to better support our teams and retain the talented individuals who drive our innovation.
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