RF Systems Architect for Global Ground Stations Network

Industrious Ventures; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood Space is building a global network of next-generation ground stations. We seek an RF Systems Architect to translate customer needs into concrete product definitions, balancing RF performance, system-level tradeoffs, and scalable architectures.

You will collaborate with Sites, Business Development, and Engineering leadership to align on roadmaps and deliver execution-ready system definitions. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5–10+ years in systems engineering or technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, engineering, physics, or mathematics.
• 5–10+ years in systems engineering or technical product roles with ownership of cross-functional systems.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Working knowledge of RF systems, ground stations, or satellite communications.
• Proven ability to drive alignment across hardware, software, network, and operations teams.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to navigate ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Translate network-level inputs 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.
• Partner with Business Development to shape customer engagements and proposals.
• Drive alignment with Engineering Leadership on system tradeoffs, product direction and roadmap, and deliver clear, execution-ready system definitions.

Skills

RF systems knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication

Systems thinking

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. We seek an RF Systems Architect to translate customer needs into concrete product definitions, balancing RF performance, system-level tradeoffs, and scalable architectures.

You will collaborate with Sites, Business Development, and Engineering leadership to align on roadmaps and deliver execution-ready system definitions. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5–10+ years in systems engineering or technical