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Comtech

Full-service IT solutions for government contracts

Data Engineer - Scala/Spark and Java

Full-TimePosted on 2/20/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
San Jose, CA, USA
In Person
Data & AnalyticsData Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 8 years of experience with Java, Python, and Scala.
  • At least 3 years of experience with Spark and machine learning.
  • Experience with big data, data mining, and data analysis.
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
Responsibilities
  • Gather and process raw data at scale, including writing scripts, web scraping, calling application programming interfaces, and writing SQL queries.
  • Work closely with the engineering team to integrate and build algorithms.
  • Process unstructured data into a form suitable for analysis and perform the analysis.
  • Support business decisions with ad hoc analysis as needed.
  • Extract data from relational databases and manipulate and explore data using quantitative, statistical, and visualization tools.
  • Inform the selection of modeling techniques to ensure predictive models are developed using rigorous statistical processes.
  • Establish and maintain processes for validating and updating predictive models.
  • Analyze, model, and forecast health service utilization patterns and trends, and create the capability to model outcomes for what-if scenarios involving novel healthcare delivery models.
  • Collaborate with internal business, analytics, and data strategy partners to improve efficiency and increase the applicability of predictive models in core software products.
  • Perform statistical analysis to prioritize activities in order to maximize success.
  • Identify areas for improvement and communicate action plans.
  • Perform strategic data analysis and research to support business needs.
  • Identify opportunities to improve productivity through sophisticated statistical modeling.
  • Explore data to identify opportunities to improve business results.
  • Develop an understanding of business processes, goals, and strategy to provide analysis and interpretation to management.
  • Gain an understanding of business needs and required analysis through internal discussions.

About the company

Comtech provides a full range of IT solutions for the Civilian Federal Government, the Department of Defense, and other Agencies, with a focus on the finance and medical sectors to help meet regulatory requirements while reducing costs and boosting agility. It delivers tailored IT services through skilled staff and contract-focused project execution, guided by an ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System and a dedicated Quality Assurance Manager to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery. The company differentiates itself through its award-winning, customer-oriented approach and a formal QA framework that emphasizes process-driven delivery and compliance for government and regulated contracts. Its goal is to offer reliable, compliant, and cost-efficient IT solutions that improve government operations and strategic flexibility.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • The Gilat sale should deliver $143 million-$145 million cash and reduce debt.
  • Third-quarter fiscal 2026 bookings surged 120.9%, showing stronger near-term demand.
  • Management expects $11 million-$13 million annual cost savings after the S&S separation.

What critics are saying

  • Comtech still owes $219.8 million across credit facilities despite the Gilat sale announcement.
  • The June 2026 Gilat deal needs CFIUS, FTC, and DOJ approval before closing.
  • Ken Peterman's arbitration counterclaims remain pending, extending governance distraction into 2026.

What makes Comtech unique

  • Comtech's EDIM modem program won a $48.6 million U.S. Army contract in March 2026.
  • Its Allerium unit secured over $107 million incremental funding from a Tier 1 U.S. mobile operator.
  • Comtech retains cyber-focused assets after selling most Satellite and Space Communications to Gilat.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Company Equity

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Employee Discounts

Relocation Assistance

Commuter Benefits

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Meal Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus

Gym Membership

Pet Insurance

Bereavement Leave

Company News

GovCon Wire
Jun 25th, 2025
Matt Bugbee Joins Comtech as Chief Growth Officer

Matt Bugbee joins Comtech as chief growth officer.

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