Senior SATCOM Verification Engineer

COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS in Chandler, AZ, seeks a Senior SATCOM Test Engineer to lead verification and validation of satellite communication products. You will collaborate across system, software, and hardware engineering to develop test plans and automation for complex equipment.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, debug, and reporting on performance and defects, with opportunities to influence test strategies and ensure readiness for market release.

Qualifications

• Proficient in C/C++, Python and Java programming.
• Experience with lab and network equipment used in SATCOM testing.
• Familiar with MIL-STD-188-165B and RF/waveform concepts.
• Experience creating automated test software.

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 features such as DIFI over 100 GigE interfaces.
• Perform RF and waveform testing per MIL-STD-188-165B.
• Automate RF calibration routines.
• Create test fixtures and report product performance and defects.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

Test automation

SATCOM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

AWGN Noise Sources

Traffic Generators

Satellite Link Emulators

Oscilloscopes

Protocol analyzers

Routers

Ethernet Managed Switches

Wireshark

Job description

COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS in Chandler, AZ, seeks a Senior SATCOM Test Engineer to lead verification and validation of satellite communication products. You will collaborate across system, software, and hardware engineering to develop test plans and automation for complex equipment.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, debug, and reporting on performance and defects, with opportunities to influence test strategies and ensure readiness for market release.