Chief Technology Officer - Military veterans preferred

Job Title: Chief Technology Officer 

Department: Admin & Compliance 802900 

Level: E1 

Salary Range: $300,000 - $350,000 

Location: Remote 

Reports To: President, S&S 

Travel: Frequent travel (Up to 50% to Company Sites and Trade Shows including International) 

Revision Date: 6/5/2025 

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 

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Chief Technology Officer to lead our Satellite & Space Segment engineering teams in designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge satellite telecommunications solutions, as well as partnering with customers to align product roadmaps and directions to fit into their architectures. This role requires a visionary leader with deep technical expertise in satellite communications, RF systems, network infrastructure, and software-defined networking. Reporting directly to the President of Satellite and Space segment, they will drive innovation, optimize performance, and ensure the successful execution of mission-critical projects aligned to customer requirements. This role has responsibility for overseeing engineering and business development across all reporting units within the S&S segment. 

Responsibilities:  

• Define and execute the engineering & business development strategy aligned with business goals across the Satellite and Space Segment 
• Provide leadership and guidance to engineering, product development, sales, and marketing teams 
• Oversee large multi-disciplinary projects, including software, hardware, FPGA, and RF 
• Collaborate with senior engineering management to define processes and group goals 
• Drive the design, development, and release of digital, RF, and software engineering projects 
• Ensure efficient product development processes and adherence to quality standards 
• Manage resources effectively to meet project timelines and budgetary constraints 
• Ensure operational effectiveness, review results, and allocate resources effectively 
• Foster organizational communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams 
• Manage team performance and development, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations 
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and cost-saving initiatives 
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and customer relations 
• Support capture efforts with proposals, white papers and review cost estimates with leadership team of S&S segment 
• Outline the roadmap of technology and products/solutions for Research & Development 
• Sets, monitors and aligns budgets for research development to ensure proper staffing of technological development in the long-term and short-term needs of the organization. 
• Travel as required for business needs and represent the company in external engagements (some international travel) 
• Other duties may be assigned. 

Skills: 

• Experience in SATCOM communication system design, hardware and/or software engineering, or RF engineering 
• Experience in product engineering, design for manufacturing, and embedded systems 
• Intimate knowledge of the culture of the US Department of Defense, particularly the US Army, US Navy, and US Special Operations Command, is preferred. 
• Understanding of tactical communications and the DoD requirements process 
• Experience in Satellite Communications or Telecommunications industries 
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to create processes in a dynamic environment 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including customer interactions and technical & management sections in Government RFPs. 
• Knowledge of technological trends to build strategy 
• Understanding of budgets and business-planning 
• Possess natural leadership skills including the ability delegate tasks and inspire staff in their work Financial acumen to drive justification for technical investment to provide connection with strategic business goals 
• Strong desire to collaborate with other business leaders to be able to align organizational goals, identify challenges, and to provide recommendations on how to meet goals 
• Lead technical independent reviews of key programs 

Requirements: 

• Fifteen or more years of professional work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Five or more years of experiences leading an Engineering team 
• Five or more years in a senior business development role, including experience addressing large capture programs 
• Active Top Secret clearance or held within the last 2 years 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related disciplines 

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law