Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Job Title: Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Reports To: Director, RF Engineering

FLSA Status: Exempt

Last Modified: 06/03/2026

Level: T4

Range: $123,600 - $186,000

Location: Santa Clara, CA– 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

Comtech is seeking an experienced Staff Embedded Software Engineer who will provide support for Linux operating systems, running on embedded microprocessors or field programmable gate array (FPGA) system-on-a-chip, (SoC) environments, etc.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, debug and test of Linux-based embedded software with FPGA SoC systems; including:

• Embedded Linux: Kernel /Yocto/ U-Boot /DeviceTree

• Board Support Packages (BSP)
• Userspace Drivers for FPGA IP (C++)
• 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 Xilinx, Vivado, or Altera Quartus
• Experience designing/debugging SoC systems with AMBA-compliant AXI and APB interfaces
• Experience implementing Network Protocols, such as:

• L1: IEEE 802.3, Cisco, Q/SFP+ MSA standards for Ethernet (1G to 100G)
• 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 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

• Experience implementing Transceiver Protocols:

• PCI Express, Interlaken, USB SuperSpeed
• 1000BASE-X/SGMII, 10GBASE-R, 40GBASE-4, 100GBASE-R4

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Experience:

• 10+ years of Embedded Software design experience.

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.