Northwood
Space Technology
SeniorRFSystemsEngineer
“Senior RF Systems Engineer at Northwood. Skills: RF Systems Engineering, Communication Systems, Product Development, Customer Engagement. Architect RF communication systems. Define RF communication systems”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver robust link performance; Ensure regulatory compliance; Achieve seamless system integration; Optimize product performance; Achieve manufacturing scale-up; Ensure field deployment success
Industry & Context.
Resolve complex system-level anomalies
U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible for U.S. Department of State authorizations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, or a related technical discipline, 5+ years of experience in RF systems engineering, communication system architecture, or RF product development, Deep understanding of RF front-end architectures, transceiver design, and digital communication theory, Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or similar scripting languages, Hands-on experience with RF laboratory test equipment
Nice to Have
Proven track record in a technical sales, applications engineering, or systems engineering role interfacing directly with external customers or partners, Experience bringing commercial RF or wireless communication hardware products from concept through high-volume production, Expertise in complex link budget modeling, propagation impairment analysis, and interference mitigation, Deep familiarity with physical-layer performance optimization, including EVM, BER, PAPR, and adjacent channel leakage ratio (ACLR), Familiarity with satellite or terrestrial wireless standards (e.g., DVB-S2X, 3GPP/5G, CCSDS) and integrated modem architectures, Experience working with FCC/NTIA/ITU spectrum regulations and RF compliance testing standards
What You'll Do.
Architect RF communication systems
Define RF communication systems
Evaluate RF communication systems
Translate mission needs
Develop hardware specifications
Guide products through lifecycle
Optimize product performance
Lead system-level testing
Secure regulatory approvals
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams; Partner with RF design, DSP, embedded software, and product management teams
Communication Scope
Serve as primary technical interface for customers; Conduct design reviews
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