Northwood Space
RF Systems Architect
$130K–$230K
Torrance, CA · Full-time · Posted Aug 23, 2026
- Experience
- 5-10+ years; no alternatives stated.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, physics, or mathematics.
- Visa sponsorship
- 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 required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Defines product and system architectures for Northwood’s ground-station network by translating customer and network needs into scalable, execution-ready RF solutions.
What you'll do
- Translate network-level inputs into product architectures and define RF and system performance parameters.
- Develop and refine architectures using simulations, link budgets, and operational constraints.
- Partner with Business Development and Engineering leadership on customer proposals, system tradeoffs, product direction, and roadmaps.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, physics, or mathematics.
- 5-10+ years of experience in systems engineering, solutions architecture, or technical product roles, with ownership of complex cross-functional systems.
- Working knowledge of RF systems, ground stations, satellite communications, or related infrastructure.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and drive alignment across disciplines and teams.
Nice to have
- Experience defining and deploying complex communications, networking, aerospace, or infrastructure systems at scale.
- Strong understanding of RF systems, satellite communications, network architecture tradeoffs, and system performance analysis.
Pay
$129,582 - $175,317 per year (base salary); $153,000 - $207,000 per year (base salary); $183,600 - $230,400 per year (base salary); $148K – $225K (total pay)
Tools
RF systems, ground stations, satellite communications, simulation outputs, link budgets
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