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Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Comtech Telecommunications Corp.

Jul 28
Unspecified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
Engineering - Systems
Chandler, AZ (On-Site/Office)

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer IV
Department: Engineering->Platforms->FPGA SoC Group
Reports To: Director, Platforms
FLSA Status: Exempt
Last Modified: 6/16/2025
Level: T4
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 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:
Seeking an experienced Embedded Software engineer. Support for Linux operating systems, running on embedded microprocessors, within field programmable gate array (FPGA) system-on-a-chip (SoC) environments.

Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, document, debug and test of Linux-based embedded software with FPGA SoC systems; including:
o Embedded Linux: Kernel / Yocto / U-Boot / DeviceTree
o Board Support Packages (BSP)
o Userspace Drivers for FPGA IP (C++)
o Firmware for Embedded Microcontrollers (C)
• Utilize strong communication skills to effectively work and communicate with team members and engineering management.

Qualifications:
• Strong embedded software engineer with FPGA/ASIC SoC design experience
• Strong FPGA Implementation with Altera Quartus or Xilinx Vivado
• Experience designing/debugging SoC systems with AMBA-compliant AXI and APB interfaces
• Experience implementing at least one Gigabit Transceiver Protocol:
o PCI Express, Interlaken, USB SuperSpeed
o 1000BASE-X/SGMII, 10GBASE-R, 40GBASE-4, 100GBASE-R4
• Experience implementing Network Protocols, such as:
o L1: IEEE 802.3, Cisco, Q/SFP+ MSA standards for Ethernet (1G to 100G)
o L2/L3: IPv4, IPv6, ARP, ICMP, IGMP, UDP, TCP
• Proficient in SW development with C, C++ and GIT version control
• 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 digital IF streams such as VITA 49.2, DIFI and/or eCPRi
• Working knowledge with SATCOM waveforms like DVB-S2X and/or 5G NTN 3GPP Rel 17/18
• Working knowledge of communication networks and security within a zero-trust environment
• Experience with Partial Reconfiguration/DFX or PCIe CvP
• Possess an active DoD clearance or demonstrate readiness to obtain one

Education
• Bachelors in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or related degree).

Experience:
• 5+ years of Embedded Software design experience.

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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