Space RF & Antenna Systems Engineer

Northwood; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood Space is seeking an RF & Antenna Systems Engineer to support development, verification, and measurement of RF and antenna systems for space-to-ground communications. You will collaborate with senior engineers to perform measurements, RF characterization, and electromagnetic analysis from concept through deployment.

This early-career role offers exposure to beamforming, antenna architectures, and cross-functional collaboration with electrical, RF, mechanical, manufacturing, and software

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Build Python or MATLAB tools for RF data analysis and system modeling.
• Assist with RF system integration and troubleshooting across hardware and software interfaces.
• Investigate and debug RF and antenna system performance issues through measurement, data analysis, and hardware experimentation.
• Assist in the verification and measurement of deployed RF assets and ground systems.
• Support evaluation and testing of advanced beamforming techniques and antenna architectures.
• Assist with the setup and operation of RF measurement equipment, including vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
• Support test-for-production activities, including development of repeatable RF test methodologies, calibration procedures, and measurement automation.
• Contribute to the transition of RF systems from prototype to production, ensuring measurement consistency and test coverage.
• Document test procedures, measurement results, and system performance analyses

Skills

RF measurements

Python

MATLAB

Electromagnetics

Data analysis

Antenna theory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

HFSS

CST

FEKO

Vector network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Job description

Northwood Space is seeking an RF & Antenna Systems Engineer to support development, verification, and measurement of RF and antenna systems for space-to-ground communications. You will collaborate with senior engineers to perform measurements, RF characterization, and electromagnetic analysis from concept through deployment.

This early-career role offers exposure to beamforming, antenna architectures, and cross-functional collaboration with electrical, RF, mechanical, manufacturing, and software