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RF & Antenna Systems Engineer (Early Career)

Northwood Space · Torrance, CA · On-site

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About Northwood Space

Take space missions further faster. Backed by a16z.

About the role

Support RF and antenna measurements, including gain, radiation patterns, and system sensitivity Analyze antenna patterns and RF system performance metrics such as G/T, EIRP, and link margin

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related engineering discipline
  • Strong fundamentals in electromagnetics, RF systems, and antenna theory
  • Experience with RF measurement equipment such as vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, or signal generators (coursework, lab work, internships, or research acceptable)
  • Experience using Python or MATLAB for data analysis, modeling, or measurement processing
  • Ability to analyze RF measurement data and system performance metrics
  • Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, or FEKO
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 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.

As an RF & Antenna Systems Engineer, you will support the development, verification, and measurement of RF and antenna systems used for space-to-ground communications. You will work closely with senior RF and antenna engineers to perform antenna measurements, RF characterization, and electromagnetic system analysis.

This role is ideal for an early-career engineer interested in developing expertise in antenna systems, RF measurements, and applied electromagnetics. You will collaborate across electrical, RF, mechanical, manufacturing, and software teams to...

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