# RF & Antenna Systems Engineer (Early Career) at Northwood Space

- Company: Northwood Space
- What the company does: Take space missions further faster. Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://www.northwoodspace.io
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Torrance, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $120K to $170K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-10
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/northwoodspace/11992bc2-5ec9-4143-9b64-e70be5b13726
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/northwood-space-rf-and-antenna-systems-engineer-early-career/

## 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

Tags: Engineering