Global Sites Engineer (Early Career)

Socket.dev; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health care

Unlimited vacation

Retirement savings

Job summary

Northwood Space is seeking a Global Site Engineer to lead hardware development, site selection, and construction for a worldwide ground-station network. The role requires hands-on problem-solving, travel to domestic and international sites, and collaboration with internal and external teams from our Los Angeles HQ.

You will deploy antennas, power systems, racks, and infrastructure, while designing hardware and procedures to speed deployments and reduce costs.

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; 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 to optimize deployment speed and cost.
• Keep Us Online: Oversee live operations, monitor performance, and troubleshoot issues to keep stations running.
• Manage Partners: Coordinate with domestic and international partners, contractors, and providers.

Skills

Field experience

CAD

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/civil/electrical engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

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.

About Northwood

Northwood is on a mission to transform connectivity between earth and space and bring the benefits of space to the masses through innovations in space communications technologies. If you like building quickly and seeing your work deployed in locations around the globe with real impact, we want you at Northwood.

Job Level

The level of this position will be determined based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. We are open to considering candidates of varying experience levels, from new grad to experienced.

Role

Northwood is launching a worldwide network of ground stations, and we need a Global Site Engineer who is a technical expert, field operator, and builder. You’ll lead the charge on hardware development, ground station site selection, and construction — from first sketch to live satellite link. You’ll work side‑by‑side with internal and external teams to make this happen. We’re looking for a hands‑on problem‑solver who is a fast learner and wants to grow into an exceptional site engineer. Role is based in our HQ in Los Angeles with frequent travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Build the Network. Deploy antennas, power systems, racks, and infrastructure at Northwood sites across the globe. 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 our stations operating at peak performance.
• Manage Partners. Collaborate with domestic and international partners, contractors, and network providers to coordinate deployments and deliver sites.

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines and diverse teams.
• Demonstrated success executing large projects on tight timelines.
• Hands‑on field experience with proficiency using basic tools.
• Proficiency in CAD for mechanical modeling and drawing creation.
• Ability to clearly communicate, track deadlines, and manage complex schedules.
• Willingness to travel to domestic and international ground station sites as required.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a base‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related skills, education, experience, and technical capabilities. In addition to base salary, Northwood Space offers long term incentives such as company stock, stock options, and cash awards, as well as discretionary bonus for performance. Northwood Space benefits include equity, health care, unlimited vacation, retirement savings and professional development.

Additional Information

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Northwood Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Northwood Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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