Remote Communications Engineer Jobs

Remote Communications Engineer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed defense contractors, and technology companies building out distributed infrastructure teams. Sectors hiring right now include telecommunications, defense, and enterprise software, with employers like SMA AMERICA, KPMG, and Viasat actively posting remote openings. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles9
Top employerSMA AMERICA
Top credentialBachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Companies hiring8

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Physical Security and Wireless Communications Engineer (contract)
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Physical Security and Wireless Communications Engineer (contract)
KPMG
Remote
Customer Support
Sales
Technical Product & Program Management
$75 - $90/hr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Sr. Software Engineer (.NET), Communications
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Sr. Software Engineer (.NET), Communications
DriveCentric
Remote
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
Remote (US)
201-500

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Senior OT Communications & Cybersecurity Engineer
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Senior OT Communications & Cybersecurity Engineer
SMA AMERICA
Houston, Texas
Cloud Engineering
Cybersecurity
Data Engineering
$138k - $158k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Full Stack Engineer III (Enterprise Communications Technology)
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Full Stack Engineer III (Enterprise Communications Technology)
Mutual of Omaha
Remote
Full-stack Engineering
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$115k - $155k/yr
Remote (US)
5,001-10,000

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Unified Communications Engineer I
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Unified Communications Engineer I
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Cloud Engineering
IT Support
Systems Administration
$76k - $97k/yr
Remote (US)
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Remote Communications Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

SMA AMERICA2 open roles
KPMG1 open role
Viasat1 open role

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote communications engineer jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, communications engineering, or a related technical field
  • Hands-on experience with RF systems, network protocols, or telecommunications infrastructure
  • Proficiency with tools such as MATLAB, Cisco IOS, Wireshark, or spectrum analysis equipment
  • Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance, or eligibility to obtain one
  • Familiarity with industry standards including IEEE, MIL-STD, or ITU regulations
  • Experience reading and producing system design documentation, link budgets, or network diagrams

Tips for Your Remote Communications Engineer Job Search

Show async communication skills up front

Remote communications engineer hiring managers screen for written clarity before anything else. Include a brief written summary of a past technical project in your application materials, one that shows you can explain complex systems without a whiteboard or real-time back-and-forth.

Apply early to remote roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists remote communications engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through location-based listings that don't apply to you.

Build a portfolio of documented technical work

Remote employers can't walk a lab floor with you, so your portfolio carries more weight than it would on-site. Document RF link budget calculations, network architecture decisions, or signal analysis you've done and make them reviewable before the interview.

Prepare for asynchronous technical interviews

Many remote communications engineer interviews include a take-home technical exercise or an asynchronous video screen. Practice explaining your design choices in writing and in short recorded walkthroughs, since remote teams evaluate how you communicate without live prompting.

Remote Communications Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote communications engineer job?

Remote communications engineer roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-direction, strong written communication, and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems without in-person support. Remote employers screen for proficiency in tools like RF simulation software, network monitoring platforms, and collaborative documentation systems. Showing a history of working independently on technical projects, contributing to distributed teams, or delivering results with minimal oversight gives you a clear edge over candidates without remote experience.

Which companies hire remote communications engineers?

Companies hiring remote communications engineers right now include SMA AMERICA, KPMG, and Viasat, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote openings for this role concentrate at remote-first technology firms, distributed defense and aerospace contractors, and enterprise telecommunications companies that operate infrastructure across multiple sites and time zones.

Can you get a remote communications engineer job with no experience?

Yes, but remote entry-level communications engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Your best path in is through smaller remote-first technology companies or government contractors that hire junior engineers for defined, scoped projects. A strong portfolio showing RF design work, network configurations, or hands-on lab projects, combined with certifications like CompTIA Network+ or a relevant FCC license, can substitute for formal work history.

Do you need a degree for remote communications engineer jobs?

Usually, but remote employers weigh demonstrated technical skills and results alongside formal credentials for communications engineers. Many postings require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, or a related field, but employers also consider candidates who hold relevant certifications, have built out real communications systems, or bring verifiable project outcomes. Remote roles place extra weight on written communication skills and your ability to document technical decisions clearly, which you can show through a portfolio or prior remote work.

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