Global Ground Station Engineer & Hardware Deployment Lead

Northwoodspace; Torrance, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood Space seeks a Global Site Engineer to lead hardware development, site selection, and construction for a worldwide network of ground stations. This hands-on role covers design, deployment, and live operations with frequent travel from the Los Angeles HQ.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, manage schedules, and ensure timely delivery across global sites, including overseas deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, electrical, or related engineering discipline.
• Relevant work experience, internships, or clubs/competitions.

Responsibilities

• Build the Network: Deploy antennas, power systems, racks, and infrastructure at Northwood sites globally. Travel to sites and lead from the front.
• Design and Develop Hardware: Lead design, production, and test campaigns for new electrical and mechanical ground support equipment.
• Engineer the Sites: Design site architecture, hardware, and processes, optimizing deployment speed and cost.
• Keep Us Online: Oversee live operations, monitor system performance, and troubleshoot issues to keep stations performing.
• Manage Partners: Collaborate with domestic and international partners, contractors, and providers to coordinate deployments.

Skills

Project management

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Field testing

Strong communication

Education

Mechanical engineering

Civil engineering

Electrical engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Northwood Space seeks a Global Site Engineer to lead hardware development, site selection, and construction for a worldwide network of ground stations. This hands-on role covers design, deployment, and live operations with frequent travel from the Los Angeles HQ.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, manage schedules, and ensure timely delivery across global sites, including overseas deployments.