Job Information
DISH Network Systems Engineering Intern - Summer 2025 in LITTLETON, Colorado
Company Summary
EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.
Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.
Department Summary
At EchoStar, hard work is rewarded with limitless opportunities. We’re looking at more than your education and previous work experience, we want individuals who are bright, energetic and ambitious. We believe the critical thinking skills you learn in college can be applied across a variety of business functions, regardless of your major. The opportunities at EchoStar will provide you with a potential fast track for career advancement.
Our internship program is designed to give you comprehensive experience in the fast-paced world of wireless and technology industries. With hands-on field experience and business projects, you will get an in-depth look at how our business works and where you fit into it. Help us build our brand while we help you build yours.
Our interns partner with teams across EchoStar working to drive our latest game-changing innovation. Our internship is a 10 week, in-person experience that is paid hourly with eligible overtime. Interns are given a business project(s) to complete over the summer and present their results to leadership and their peers. EchoStar provides each intern with a manager and a mentor to support them with the execution of their project.
All opportunities are located in Denver, CO unless otherwise stated.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
As an intern at EchoStar, you could be supporting any of our business lines:
Hughes: Delivering broadband satellite services and industry-leading networking solutions
DISH TV: Providing TV entertainment and award winning technology to millions of customers
Sling TV: Innovating live TV streaming through choice and opportunity
Boost Mobile: Redefining value and innovation in wireless
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Skills:
Students who demonstrate EchoStar's core values of Curiosity, Pride, Adventure and Winning.
Popular Area(s) of Study: Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Skills: Strong interest in systems administration and a desire to learn and grow within the field.
Basic understanding of operations systems (Windows, Linux) and server hardware.
Experience:
- Currently enrolled in Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD degree program
Requirements:
Cumulative GPA 3.2 or higher
Fully onsite in location
Graduation Period: December 2025 - March 2026
Attend mandatory orientation at the start of the program
Successful completion of a pre-employment screen including a transcript evaluation, reference check, criminal background check, and possible drug test
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $22.00/Hour - $30.00/Hour
Benefits
We also offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits (https://careers.dish.com/about/benefits?pk_vid=7df16cf2830b8db21671727467e02e66) .
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.
This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. We are a true merit-based organization and work hard so there are no artificial barriers to one's potential success. DISH is committed to a workforce where everyone's opportunities are limitless. Please note that you may redact or remove any information that identifies age, date of birth or dates of school attendance/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our interview process.