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Hughes Network Systems

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Hughes Network Systems Reviews

2.7

35% would recommend to a friend

(658 total reviews)
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Hamid Akhavan

29% approve of CEO

22% positive business outlook

Hughes Network Systems has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 658 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Hughes Network Systems employee rating is 24% below average for employers within the Telecommunications industry (3.6 stars).

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658 reviews
3.0
21 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great people to work with and valuable connections to be made

Cons

Poor work life balance and limited growth opportunities also many layoffs

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Hughes Network Systems Response
1w
We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective with us. It is wonderful to know that you found great colleagues to collaborate with and built valuable connections during your time here. We take pride in cultivating strong internal networks and teamwork. However, we are truly sorry to hear that your experience was impacted by a difficult work-life balance, organizational restructures, and limited growth options. We aim to support our employees through periods of change and are actively focusing on enhancing development opportunities and balance within our teams. Your insights are highly valuable as we continuously work toward strengthening our workplace environment.
1.0
12 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Can survive if you hang out close with the upper management. This is applicable to most of the departments here.

Cons

Politics decide a lot of things. Working hours for the pay is not justified.

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Hughes Network Systems Response
2w
It is valuable to receive your perspective on our workplace environment. Hearing that navigating professional connections can contribute to longevity is helpful to know, and we appreciate your acknowledgment of that dynamic. We also take your observations regarding business politics and how compensation aligns with work hours very seriously. While we strive to establish transparent structures and balanced rewards for our teams, your feedback highlights areas where we can focus on building stronger alignment and a more supportive culture. We remain dedicated to cultivating an environment rooted in trust and continuous improvement.
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Glassdoor has 813 Hughes Network Systems reviews submitted anonymously by Hughes Network Systems employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Hughes Network Systems is right for you.