Satellite Ground Systems Engineer II

Socket.dev; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is seeking a Systems Engineer II in Cypress, California to design, develop, integrate, test, and operate ground station systems. The role includes on-site operations support and occasional travel, including international assignments.

A strong background in RF telemetry, CAD drafting, and cross-functional collaboration is required. Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic or Systems Engineering and have 1–3 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Systems Engineering.
• 1–3 years of RF systems and hardware design experience.
• Experience with CAD drafting and design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, test, and operate ground stations.
• Travel to support on-site station operations (OCONUS).

Skills

RF hardware

System design

CAD drafting

Integration testing

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team leadership

Travel willingness

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Eng or Sys Eng

Tools

Visio

AutoCAD

OrCAD

Job description

Title:Systems Engineer II

Department:Ground Systems

FLSA Status:Exempt

Location:Cypress, California

Level:T2

Range:$78,000 - $117,600

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

The Systems Engineer II candidate will support design and development of new ground station architecture as well as providing support for antenna ground station operation and maintenance programs to ensure the operability of remotely located tracking stations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design, development, integration, test and operations and maintenance of both new and existing ground stations.
• Be able to travel and support on-site station operations (OCONUS).

Requirements

• Proficient electrical/electronics hardware and system design and development experience in RF telemetry systems.
• Design review preparation and presentation experiences with documented analysis / calculations to meet design requirements.
• Experience in drafting electrical and/or mechanical schematics using CAD (including Visio, AutoCAD, OrCAD, and other similar software).
• Experience in integration and test to sell off process including procedures and reports generation.
• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting experiences involving multi layers of systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to team leading, interface with international customers and senior leadership.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• Must be flexible and able to handle occasional heavy workload.
• Willing to learn and expand systems knowledge.
• Experience with proposal activities and business development.
• Exposure to Software language, such as C++ would be plus .
• Must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally, some of which will include multiple-week trips.
• US Citizenship is required.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college/university in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or Systems Engineering.

EXPERIENCE:

• 1-3 years of experience in one or more areas of following: RF systems and hardware design, antenna design, baseband handling, digital processing, control and monitor processing, and network and satellite communications

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.

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.