Take space missions further faster. Backed by a16z.
About the role
Prepare, file, and track earth station applications, modifications, amendments, special temporary authorities, and renewals before the FCC (Part 25 and Part 5 experimental) and international regulators such as ACMA (Australia) and BNetzA (Germany), working with outside counsel and filing agents. Build the technical content of filings: link budgets, EIRP and EIRP density, G/T and system noise temperature, antenna gain patterns and off-axis compliance, emission designators, and RF hazard (EMF) analyses. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or a related field
- 3–6 years of experience in satellite communications, spectrum regulatory work, or RF systems engineering, including at least 2 years preparing regulatory filings
- Hands-on experience preparing U.S. earth station or space station applications (FCC Part 25 and/or Part 5) and applications in at least one non-U.S. jurisdiction
- Working knowledge of the ITU Radio Regulations as they apply to satellite networks and earth stations (including Articles 21 and 22 and Appendix 4), and experience preparing or reviewing ITU filing data
- Solid satellite link fundamentals: link budgets, EIRP, PSD, G/T, antenna patterns, and interference metrics such as C/I and I/N
- Experience managing many concurrent work items in Jira or a similar ticketing tool, with the discipline to keep status, owners, and dates current
More about this role
Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company bringing the benefits of space to the masses through advanced communications technology. We are building a global network of phased array and parabolic ground stations that enable real-time, reliable communication for satellite missions such as national security, global connectivity, and disaster response. With a vertically integrated approach, Northwood designs, builds, and rapidly deploys scalable systems that power the next generation of space missions. If you like solving complex challenges and seeing your work deployed around the world with real impact, Northwood is the place to do it.
Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company bringing the benefits of space to the masses through advanced communications technology. We are building a global network of phased array ground stations that enable real-time, reliable communication for satellite missions such as national security, global connectivity, and disaster response. With a vertically integrated approach, Northwood designs, builds, and rapidly deploys scalable systems that power the next generation of space missions. If you like solving complex challenges and seeing...
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