Embedded Software Engineering Co-Op

COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite 5 days a week

Job summary

COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS invites applications for an Embedded Software Engineering Co-Op in Santa Clara, CA. This hands-on internship places you with our engineering team to design satellite communications equipment and embedded systems.

You will work under the Director, RF Engineering, contributing to the development, debugging, and testing of embedded software on ARM-based platforms with Embedded Linux (Yocto). This is an onsite, five-day-per-week program.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program (Electrical or Computer Engineering or related).
• Experience with embedded software development on ARM and Embedded Linux (Yocto).
• Familiarity with C/C++, Visual C++, and Basic programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Assist design, programming, troubleshooting and debugging of embedded controllers.
• Work with ARM processors running Embedded Linux (Yocto).
• Read/understand/schematic diagrams and learn networking protocols TCP/IP, UDP, SNMP.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded Linux

ARM processors

Networking TCP/IP

Visual C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital Multimeters

Logic Analyzers

Job description

COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineering Co-Op

Reports To: Director, RF Engineering

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Last Modified: 8/6/2026

Level: S1

Location: Santa Clara, CA Onsite 5 Days a week

Company Overview

At Comtech, we design and deliver cutting-edge communications systems that power next-generation 9-1-1 emergency services, satellite and space communications, and cloud-native technologies for commercial and government customers around the world.

Our culture of innovation and employee empowerment fuels a relentless passion for customer success. With facilities located in major technology corridors across the United States and globally, Comtech leverages its worldwide footprint, deep technical expertise, and decades of industry leadership to build some of the most advanced communications solutions on the planet—while helping our employees build meaningful, rewarding careers. Before any dream can be achieved, it has to get off the ground.

That's where the Comtech Internship Program comes in.

Designed to give you real-world experience, hands-on learning, and exposure to mission-critical technologies, our internship program helps you gain the momentum you need to launch your career.

Are you ready for lift-off?

Position Summary

This internship provides a hands-on, real-world Embedded Software Engineering experience for a highly motivated and analytical candidate. The intern will work directly with Comtech's Engineering Team designing Satellite Communications Equipment.

This position reports directly to the Director of RF Engineering under the Space and Satellite segment, offering rare visibility and exposure for an intern-level role. Senior executives will set strategic direction and identify acquisition targets, while the intern will own much of the financial and analytical execution behind active and prospective transactions.

Responsibilities

• Participate and assist Comtech Engineers in the Design, Programming, Troubleshooting and debugging of embedded controller designs using ARM processors running Embedded Linux OS (e.g Yocto Linux).
• Use a variety of programming languages including C/C++, Visual C++, Basic Programming.
• Utilize test instruments including Oscilloscopes, Digital Multimeters, Logic Analyzers, etc
• Read/Understand/Draw Schematic Diagrams.
• Gain Knowledge of Networking Protocols TCP/IP, UDP, SNMP e tc.

Required Education

• Currently enrolled in a relevant Bachelor's Degree program (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline).

About Us

This 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.

Compensation

The pay range reflects the expected base salary for this position. Final compensation will be based on role, level, skills, experience, and geographic location.

Equal Opportunity

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.