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About the job

Job Title: Senior SATCOM Algorithm Engineering Manager

Department: Engineering-> Systems

Reports To: Director, Systems Engineering

FLSA Status: Exempt

Last Modified: 10/20/2025

Level : T5

Location : Chandler, AZ – Onsite 5 Days a week

Company Overview

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leading global technology company providing terrestrial and wireless network solutions, next-generation 9-1-1 emergency services, satellite and space communications technologies, and cloud-native capabilities to commercial and government customers around the world. Our unique culture of innovation and employee empowerment unleashes a relentless passion for customer success. With multiple facilities located in technology corridors throughout the United States and around the world, Comtech leverages our global presence, technology leadership, and decades of experience to create the world’s most innovative communications solutions. For more information, please visit www.comtech.com .

We’re seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures, and systems; playing a key role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply.

Position Summary

Seeking an experienced SATCOM Algorithm Engineering Manager. Support architecture and requirements definition, systems design, and systems integration of next generation satellite modems and related signal processing products.

Responsibilities

Architect, design, develop and integrate ground-based satellite modem systems, including: High level architecture and requirements definition

Support FPGA-based modem implementation Includes VHDL design and implementation of satellite communications waveforms and related signal processing algorithms

Support/lead integration of communications subsystems.

Utilize strong communication skills to effectively work and communicate with team members and engineering management.

Qualifications

Strong SATCOM systems engineering experience

SATCOM signal processing / algorithm development expertise

Strong VHDL design and implementation experience

Knowledge of SATCOM waveforms such as DVB-S2X

Knowledge of FPGA-based implementation of SATCOM modems and related signal processing FPGA capabilities and limitations

SERDES interfaces

Ethernet interfaces

A/D and DACs

L-band interfaces

Experience with communications simulation tools (e.g. Matlab)

Familiar with laboratory environment

Experience with laboratory measurement tools (spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, BERT, etc.)

Proficient in software languages (C, C++ )

Working knowledge of communication networks and security within a zero-trust environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.)

Desired Qualifications

Working knowledge of digital IF streams such as VITA 49.2, DIFI and/or eCPRi

Working knowledge of 5G Non Terrestrial Network (NTN) waveforms

Familiar with WGS certification

Possess an active DoD clearance or demonstrate readiness to obtain one

Education

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Wireless Communications, or related degree.

Experience :

10+ years of Satellite Communications Systems Engineering or related experience.

About Us

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.