Senior Hardware Engineer III Job at Comtech Telecommunications Corp. in Chandler

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Overview

Job Title: Senior Hardware Engineer III
Department: Engineering->Platforms->FPGA SoC Group
Reports To: HW CCA and L-band Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Last Modified: 9/10/2025
Level: T3
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 culture emphasizes innovation and employee empowerment to drive customer success. For more information, visit www.comtech.com.

We’re seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures, and systems; you will play a key role as we launch into an ambitious future. If you’re energized by our mission and values, we’d love to have you apply.

Position Summary

Hardware engineer responsible for designing and testing next generation satellite modems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and document hardware designs for satellite modems and related products, including:
• FPGA-based satellite modems integrated on PCBs
• Component selection
• Schematic design and layout
• Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) analysis
• Board bring-up and debugging
• Utilize strong communication skills to effectively work with team members and engineering management

Qualifications

• Strong communications systems design experience
• Experience with FPGAs, circuit design, microprocessors, memory devices (DDR/LPDDR, Flash, SPI NOR, eMMC)
• Experience with clock distribution including PLLs, fanout buffers, differential and single-ended signaling, and termination techniques
• Experience with power distribution network design and analysis
• Familiarity with Ethernet PHY and switch chips, SERDES interfaces, memory chips, ADCs, DACs
• Use of laboratory measurement tools (spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, vector network analyzer, logic analyzer, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience supporting multi-disciplinary, cross-functional, and matrixed teams

Desired Qualifications

• Working knowledge of SATCOM waveforms and satellite communications
• Knowledge of RF/L-band design and layout
• Soldering / rework skills
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills
• Active DoD clearance or readiness to obtain one

Education

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering (or related degree)

Experience

• 5+ years of hardware design experience

EEO Statement: 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 status, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.