Senior Systems Engineer

Comtech Telecommunications Corporation (NASDAQ: CMTL), is the recognized global leader in satellite bandwidth efficiency and link optimization. Our advanced communication solutions encompass Advanced VSAT Solutions, Modems, RAN & WAN Optimization, Network & Bandwidth Management, RF Products, and more.

To support new and ongoing programs, Comtech is looking for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer. The Senior Systems Engineer will provide engineering vision and exceptional technical skill as a leader in satellite modem and related product development. For this position, Comtech requires the best of the best.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create, analyze, document and test system and subsystem designs
• Develop and maintain Product and Technical Roadmaps
• Support Business Development activities including customer briefings, support and/or leading technical sections for proposals for large Government or commercial RFPs
• Travel: ~20%

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of defining, analyzing, and validating wireless communication requirements spanning user data network processing through RF
• 5+ years of requirement definition, decomposition and compliance risk assessment utilizing trade studies, analysis, simulation, and lab data collection
• Broad knowledge of the end-to-end SATCOM ground station architecture from the physical layer through the application layer
• Working knowledge with SATCOM waveforms like DVB-S2X and/or 5G NTN 3GPP Rel 17/18
• Demonstrated experience supporting multi-disciplinary, cross functional and matrixed teams
• Strong communication skills and experience presenting to customers and senior leadership; ability to effectively work and communicate with all levels of management and customers
• Master’s Degree in communication theory or equivalent disciplines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.)
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance, or the ability to immediately re-activate an inactive clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Working knowledge of digital IF streams such as VITA 49.2, IEEE-ISTO 4900 Digital IF Interoperability Standard (DIFI) and/or eCPRi
• Working knowledge of RF system tradeoffs, link budgets, and SATCOM signal processing algorithms for multi-carrier systems
• Working knowledge of communication networks and security within a zero-trust environment
• Working knowledge of cloud computing platforms and protocols from Microsoft’s Azure or Amazon Web Services
• Working knowledge of direct RF digitizers and 100 GbE
• Experience in supporting Business Development activities including customer briefings or leading technical sections for large Government RFPs
• Experience in Satellite Modem communication systems and technology
• Active DoD Top Secret SCI clearance

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is an Equal 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.