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:
EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for an Aviation Materials and Logistics Specialist in our Hughes Network Systems division supporting our AERO Mobility business unit. This role is essential for overseeing and optimizing logistics performance across multiple aviation programs, ensuring that equipment KPIs, sparing baselines, and inventory are effectively managed. The coordinator will support hardware reliability, forward and reverse logistics, RMA and warranty management. Collaboration with technical operations, manufacturing, suppliers as well as customers. This position offers a great opportunity for career growth in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and operational excellence. This position will be located at our headquarters in Germantown, MD.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
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Oversee and optimize equipment management to include inventory, reliability, and RMA’s
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Support life cycle management for all aviation products
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Serve as the primary point of contact (POC) for all forward and reverse logistics
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Collaborate closely with internal and external customers to ensure alignment with contractual obligations
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Participate in projects focused on automating and enhancing workflows across all teams
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Conduct audits and review reports for process accuracy and operational efficiency
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Ensure smooth, on-time equipment delivery, and coordinate with customers, service providers, and suppliers as needed
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Collaborate with supplier quality team to ensure logistics processes meet quality and reliability standards
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Assist in developing dashboard requirements that would include project lifecycle tracking and data accuracy
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This position may require occasional travel (up to 15%)
Skills, Experience and Requirements:
Basic Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field
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5+ years of experience in logistics coordination and supply chain management
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Aviation reliability and logistics experience required
Preferred Qualifications
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Knowledge of aviation supply chain management
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Experience with product quality assurance, reliability analysis, and logistics processes
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Experience using SAP or other ERP systems for logistics and inventory management
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Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
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Strong communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and manage relationships with customers and suppliers
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Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
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Experience supporting technical operations teams
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Familiarity with RMA and warranty management processes
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Prior experience working with inventory management and optimization tools
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Experience with workflow automation and process improvement projects
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Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines under pressure
Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Benefits:
We 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: EchoStar Benefits.
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. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 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. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact
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Salary Range: USD $67000.00 - $84000.00 / Year
