Global RF Systems Architect — Equity + Unlimited PTO

Northwood Space; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 129,582 - 230,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health care

Unlimited vacation

Retirement savings

Professional development

Job summary

Northwood Space is building a global network of next-generation ground stations and seeks a Solutions Architect to define products that power that network. You will translate customer needs into concrete product definitions and work with Sites, Business Development, and Engineering leadership to shape direction.

This role is cross-functional and high-leverage, bridging customer requirements, system design, and product execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, physics, or mathematics.
• 5–10+ years of experience in systems engineering, solutions architecture, or technical product roles.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Working knowledge of RF systems, ground stations, satellite communications, or related infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Translate network-level inputs (capacity, coverage, latency, deployment timing) into concrete product architectures.
• Define RF and system-level parameters, including antenna configurations, link performance targets, throughput, and availability requirements.
• Develop and iterate on solution architectures using simulation outputs, link budgets, and real-world constraints to ensure technical and operational viability.
• Partner with Business Development to shape customer engagements and support proposals.
• Drive alignment with Engineering Leadership on system tradeoffs, product direction and roadmap, and deliver clear, execution-ready system definitions.

Skills

RF systems

Cross-functional

Communication

Systems engineering

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/engineering/physics/mathematics

Job description

Northwood Space is building a global network of next-generation ground stations and seeks a Solutions Architect to define products that power that network. You will translate customer needs into concrete product definitions and work with Sites, Business Development, and Engineering leadership to shape direction.

This role is cross-functional and high-leverage, bridging customer requirements, system design, and product execution.