Product Manager - In-Flight Connectivity

Company Summary
EchoStar builds solutions that help families and communities stay connected. We'll launch your career and empower you to change lives.
Our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV. We serve millions of customers with offerings ranging from satellite to streaming services and global to personal networking solutions.
Department Summary
EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Product Manager - Aviation for In-Flight Connectivity to work in our Hughes Network Systems - Aero division.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
This role is responsible for owning the product roadmap and leading hardware development programs from concept through certification. This position will be located at our office in Melbourne, FL.
Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage the product roadmap for in-flight connectivity hardware solutions
• Lead and manage hardware development projects from requirements definition through prototype
• Work with the technical team to compile technical requirements from multiple customers
• Create and maintain integrated project schedules
• Manage program budgets, labor forecasting, and cost control
• Coordinate staffing for multiple functions across multiple geographic locations
• Coordinate with marketing on product strategy and customer needs
• Manage rapid prototyping activities
• Manage risk
• Manage scope change
• Support proposal development
• Transition products to production and sustainment
• Effectively communicate and present data in oral and written formats
• Multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to solve problems in a complex landscape
• This position requires occasional travel up to 15%

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
• 5 years in the aviation or aerospace industry
• Previous experience successfully managing aviation hardware development programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Familiarity with FAA and international certification programs
• Understanding of technical and contractual requirements flow-downs
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills
• Experience with DO-160 qualification programs
• Ability to influence stakeholders to establish technical concurrence

Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.
Visa sponsorship not available for this position.
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $93,500.00/Year - $117,000.00/Year
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: DISH 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.
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