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RF Hardware Engineering Co-Op

CompanyCOMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS
LocationChandler
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 7, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support RF hardware engineering activities, including PCB-level design, component selection, and board bring-up. They will also perform laboratory measurements, signal-integrity simulations, and document test results under the mentorship of senior engineers.
Internship Type
temp/seasonal/intern pt
Company Size
1772
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. delivers trusted mission-critical communications solutions used by military forces, government agencies, public safety organizations, mobile network operators and communities around the world. With nearly 60 years of global communications technology leadership, Comtech provides secure, resilient systems proven to perform in the world’s most demanding environments. Through advanced satellite and space communications systems and Allerium’s Next Generation 9-1-1 emergency services and location-intelligence platforms, Comtech delivers reliable connectivity across orbit, network and ground to keep essential missions, services and communities connected when it matters most. For more information, please visit comtech.com.
About the Role

 

Job Title: RF Hardware Engineering Co-Op

Reports To: Senior Director, Engineering

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Last Modified: 8/6/2026

Location: Chandler, AZ – Onsite 5 Days a week

Level: S1


Company Overview

At Comtech, we design and deliver cutting-edge communications systems that power next-generation 9-1-1 emergency services, satellite and space communications, and cloud-native technologies for commercial and government customers around the world.


Our culture of innovation and employee empowerment fuels a relentless passion for customer success. With facilities located in major technology corridors across the United States and globally, Comtech leverages its worldwide footprint, deep technical expertise, and decades of industry leadership to build some of the most advanced communications solutions on the planet—while helping our employees build meaningful, rewarding careers. Before any dream can be achieved, it has to get off the ground.

That’s where the Comtech Internship Program comes in.

Designed to give you real-world experience, hands-on learning, and exposure to mission-critical technologies, our internship program helps you gain the momentum you need to launch your career.

Are you ready for lift-off?

 
 Position Summary

This internship provides a hands-on, real-world RF Hardware design experience for a highly motivated and analytical candidate. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Engineering under the Space and Satellite segment, offering rare visibility and exposure for an intern-level role. The RF Hardware Engineering Intern will support core RF hardware engineering activities by assisting with PCB‑level RF design tasks, performing guided laboratory work, and contributing to documentation and analysis efforts. Work will be project‑focused, scoped for a learning environment, and performed under the mentorship of senior engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with RF PCB design and schematic work.
  • Support component research and selection.
  • Help with board bringup and RF signal path debug
  • Perform spurious, flatness, and phase noise measurements and analysis
  • Perform signalintegrity simulations with guidance.
  • Document test results and contribute to design updates.

Requirements

  • Completion of a graduate-level RF/Microwave Circuit Design course
  • Proficiency with RF circuit simulation tools and PCB trace signal integrity modeling (ADS, Genesys, Spice, etc.) is a plus
  • Familiarity with RF front-end gain analysis is desirable
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to write clearly and concisely

Education

  • Currently enrolled in a relevant Master’s Degree program (Electrical Engineering or related discipline)

 

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.


Key Skills
RF Hardware DesignPCB DesignRF Signal Path DebugSignal Integrity SimulationADSGenesysSpiceRF Front-end Gain AnalysisSpurious MeasurementFlatness MeasurementPhase Noise MeasurementSchematic CaptureComponent SelectionTechnical Documentation
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