Senior SATCOM Test Engineer in Chandler, Arizona at COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Job Function: Engineering
COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Chandler, Arizona, 85226, United States
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COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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:We are looking for an experienced Senior SATCOM Test Engineer that will collaborate across System Engineering, Software Engineering and Hardware Engineering teams to bring advanced Satellite Communication products to market. This position is responsible for verification and validation testing of engineering designs prior to market release. The duties of a successful team member include developing test plans, procedures, test automation and performing validation testing on satellite communication equipment, software, and systems.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications: Education: Experience:
About UsThis position requires compliance with Comtech’s Drug-Free Workplace Program. Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire. Employees may be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-incident testing. Illegal drug use — including marijuana, regardless of state law — is disqualifying under federal adjudicative guidelines and DoD DFARS requirements. The pay range reflects the expected base salary for this position. Final compensation will be based on role, level, skills, experience, and geographic location. 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.
Title: Senior Test Engineer, SATCOM Reports to: Director, VerificationRevision Date: 8/25/2026FLSA Status: ExemptLocation: Chandler, AZ – Onsite 5 days a weekLevel: T3
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:We are looking for an experienced Senior SATCOM Test Engineer that will collaborate across System Engineering, Software Engineering and Hardware Engineering teams to bring advanced Satellite Communication products to market. This position is responsible for verification and validation testing of engineering designs prior to market release. The duties of a successful team member include developing test plans, procedures, test automation and performing validation testing on satellite communication equipment, software, and systems.
Responsibilities:
- Take system, hardware and software level requirements and develop verification test procedures.Create, interpret, modify programming source code in multiple languages such as Python, C and Java for automated test software. Support Integration and Test, Design Verification, First Article and Production test.Troubleshoot moderate to complex satellite communication equipment and software. Test advanced product features and test methods as follows:
- Digital Intermediate Frequency Interoperability (DIFI) IEEE-ISTO STD 4900-2021 standard 1.1 over 100 GigE interfaces.
- RF and waveform testing to MIL-STD-188-165B requirements.
- Multi-carrier satellite modem
- Ability to automate RF calibration routines.
Qualifications:
- Experience in programming with C/C++, Python and Java Experience with lab and network equipment, such as Spectrum Analyzers, AWGN Noise Sources, Traffic Generators, Satellite Link Emulators, Oscilloscopes, Protocol analyzers, Routers, Ethernet Managed Switches and Wireshark.Experience testing to MIL-STD-188-165B (and -165A) standard.Understanding of modern satellite modem waveforms.Experience automating test equipment over remote GPIB, Ethernet, and SNMP. Experience with DIFI IEEE-ISTO STD 4900-2021Experience with RF calibration automaton.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
- OR 10+ years industry related experience in lieu of education.
- Minimum 5+ years of related working experience in a similar Test Engineer position
About UsThis position requires compliance with Comtech’s Drug-Free Workplace Program. Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire. Employees may be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-incident testing. Illegal drug use — including marijuana, regardless of state law — is disqualifying under federal adjudicative guidelines and DoD DFARS requirements. The pay range reflects the expected base salary for this position. Final compensation will be based on role, level, skills, experience, and geographic location. 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.
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