RF Systems Architect
Northwood SpaceSpace Infrastructure company
Torrance, United States$129,582 - $230,400 per yearSenior
Andreessen Horowitz
Founders Fund
Washington Harbour Partners
Alpine Space Ventures
Balerion Space Ventures
Fulcrum
Software Engineering
About the role
TL;DR
Define RF and system architectures for a global satellite ground station network.
- •Northwood Space is building a global network of phased array ground stations for advanced satellite communications.
- •We are seeking an RF Systems Architect to define the products that power this network, translating customer needs into concrete product definitions.
- •Key Responsibilities Translate network-level inputs into concrete product architectures.
- •Define RF and system-level parameters, including antenna configurations and link performance targets.
- •Develop and iterate on solution architectures using simulation outputs and link budgets.
- •Partner with Business Development to shape customer engagements and support proposals.
- •Drive alignment with Engineering Leadership on system tradeoffs and product roadmap.
- •Requirements Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, physics, or mathematics. 5-10+ years of experience in systems engineering, solutions architecture, or technical product roles.
- •Working knowledge of RF systems, ground stations, satellite communications, or related infrastructure.
- •Proven ability to operate across disciplines and drive alignment across teams.
- •Excellent communication skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity.
Required skills
GoTerraformKubernetesCI/CDGitLinuxREST APIgRPCAWSGoogle CloudAzureDocker
Nice-to-have skills
PythonJavaScriptTypeScriptBashReactNode.js
Domain expertise
aerospacetelecom
Benefits & perks
equity, health care, unlimited vacation, retirement savings, professional development
Tech stack
PythonJavaScriptTypeScriptGoBashReactNode.jsAWSAzureGoogle CloudTerraformDockerKubernetesCI/CDGitLinuxREST APIgRPC