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# Senior Staff SATCOM Systems Engineer (MODEMS)

- **Company:** Comtech LLC
- **Location:** Chandler, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Algorithm Design, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Modems, Ethernet, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), High-Level Architecture, MATLAB, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, Satcom, Zero Trust Network Access, Signal Processing, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Digital Access Carrier System
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/4eb3eee9-8ce0-46e8-af39-a49ee1796c75/senior-staff-satcom-systems-engineer-modems

## About the Role

* Strong SATCOM systems engineering experience
 * SATCOM signal processing / algorithm development expertise
 * Strong VHDL design and implementation experience
 * Knowledge of SATCOM waveforms such as DVB-S2X
 * Knowledge of FPGA-based implementation of SATCOM modems and related signal processing
 1. FPGA capabilities and limitations
 2. SERDES interfaces
 3. Ethernet interfaces
 4. A/D and DACs
 5. L-band interfaces

 * Experience with communications simulation tools (e.g. Matlab)

 * Familiar with laboratory environment
 * Experience with laboratory measurement tools (spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, BERT, etc.)
 * Proficient in software languages (C, C++ )
 * Working knowledge of communication networks and security within a zero-trust environment

 * Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.)

Desired Qualifications

 * Working knowledge of digital IF streams such as VITA 49.2, DIFI and/or eCPRi
 * Working knowledge of 5G Non Terrestrial Network (NTN) waveforms
 * Familiar with WGS certification
 * Possess an active DoD clearance or demonstrate readiness to obtain one

Education

 * Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Wireless Communications, or related degree.

Experience:

 * 10+ years of Satellite Communications Systems Engineering or related experience.

## Description

Seeking an experienced SATCOM Algorithm Engineering Manager. Support architecture and requirements definition, systems design, and systems integration of next generation satellite modems and related signal processing products., * Architect, design, develop and integrate ground-based satellite modem systems, including:

 1. High level architecture and requirements definition
 2. Support FPGA-based modem implementation
o Includes VHDL design and implementation of satellite communications waveforms and related signal processing algorithms

 3. Support/lead integration of communications subsystems.

 * Utilize strong communication skills to effectively work and communicate with team members and engineering management.