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Northwood Space

RF & Antenna Systems Engineer (Early Career)

Torrance, CA$120k–$170kfulltimeentryAdded 3 days ago

About this role

Northwood Space seeks an early-career RF & Antenna Systems Engineer to support the development and verification of RF and antenna systems for satellite ground stations. You'll perform measurements, electromagnetic analysis, and RF characterization while collaborating with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to validate hardware from prototype through deployment.

What you'll do

  • Conduct RF and antenna measurements including gain, radiation patterns, and system sensitivity
  • Analyze antenna performance metrics such as G/T, EIRP, and link margin
  • Develop Python or MATLAB tools for RF data analysis and electromagnetic system modeling
  • Support RF system integration, troubleshooting, and hardware-software interface validation
  • Debug RF performance issues through measurement, data analysis, and experimentation
  • Assist with test-for-production activities including test methodology development and measurement automation

What they're looking for

  • Electromagnetics and antenna theory fundamentals
  • RF measurement equipment operation (VNA, spectrum analyzer, signal generator)
  • Python or MATLAB programming for data analysis
  • RF system performance metric analysis
  • Electromagnetic simulation tools (HFSS, CST, or FEKO preferred)
  • Antenna radiation pattern characterization
  • Satellite communications systems knowledge
  • Hardware testing and integration support
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Northwood Space

Northwood Space builds advanced ground station infrastructure for satellite communications, including phased array antennas and high-speed digital systems deployed globally. The company is hiring engineers across mechanical design, electrical systems, tooling, testing, and infrastructure to support the development and deployment of scalable satellite ground networks.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience with RF measurement equipment—which instruments have you used and in what context (coursework, internship, or research)?
  • Walk us through a time you analyzed RF measurement data to identify a system performance issue and how you debugged it.
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