Job Title: Software Engineering Co-Op

Department: Engineering Development

Reports To: Director, Software Development

Revision Date: 7/20/2026

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Location: Seattle WA

Level: S1

Salary: $35.00 per hour

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.

Purpose:

To fill a critical staffing gap on the ERS Tools Development team (carrier-facing), where a backlog of almost 1,100 development hours and over 700 QA hours has accumulated with no available resources to address it. This gap is a direct result of the Tools Development and QA team being fully reassigned to support high-priority strategic initiatives — Coral, AtlasCore, and the broader AI initiative — leaving no dedicated capacity to maintain and advance the Tools that underpin our carrier customer relationships.

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled as a fourth-year Computer Science student (or related field) in good standing with a GPA of 3.3 (B+) or higher
• Proficiency in Java development, C++ is a plus
• Well versed with database technologies such as Postgres
• Familiarity with software development best practices, including design, implementation, unit testing, and documentation
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks against a defined backlog
• Experience with or exposure to software quality assurance practices is a plus
• Must have hands-on experience working within company development guidelines, standards, and procedures
• Must have directly contributed to multiple ERS Tools, including implementing new features
• Must demonstrate working familiarity with the broader ERS Tools ecosystem
• Prior experience producing design documentation, unit tests, and technical documentation in accordance with company standards

Education:

• Currently enrolled in the final year of an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a related field at an accredited university
• Maintaining a GPA of 3.3 (B+) or higher in good academic standing

This position requires compliance with Comtech's drug-free workplace program. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment. Employees may be subject to random and reasonable suspicion, as well as post-incident testing. Illegal drug use — including marijuana, regardless of provincial law — is disqualifying according to federal guidelines and DoD DFARS requirements.

The salary 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 candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status with a disability, or other characteristics protected by law.