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RF Hardware Engineer (Early Career)

Northwoodspace
CompanyNorthwoodspace
CategoryEngineering
LocationLos Angeles, CA
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryUSD 120k–170k
Posted4 Mar 2026
Last verified3 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer career page (ashby)
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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. Role: As an RF Hardware Engineer you will be responsible for RF electronics design and performance. You will influence the overall ground network and portal design based on RF performance trades, and you will collaborate with many disciplines including electrical, RF, mechanical, manufacturing, and software engineers to create the best product from concept to production. Responsibilities: - Design RF electronics hardware for next generation products, and iterate on existing hardware to improve reliability, performance, and manufacturability - Create electromagnetic simulation models of hardware (amplifiers, filters, PCB layout) to design and evaluate performance - Build RF circuits (LNA’s, filters, power amplifiers) as well as support circuitry (power, digital control), and characterize their performance - Collaboration with hardware and software engineers to characterize and troubleshoot integrated RF system performance Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related engineering discipline - 0-4+ years of RF design experience, across circuits, filters, or antennas Preferred Qualifications: - RF line-up design, considering non-linearity, noise, output power, and blocker/jammer tolerance - Power amplifier, LNA, and filter design - Experience with design and bring-up of point of load converters and common digital interfaces such as I2C/SPI - Theory and testing related to EVM, Noise Figure, power handling metrics (IIP2, IMD), impedance matching, amplifier stability, and cascaded network analysis - Use of Python (or other language) for data analysis and test automation Additional Requirements: - This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment. While the clearance may not be immediately necessary upon hire, we encourage you to initiatethe application process promptly upon accepting this offer. Your ability to secure the necessary clearance is essential for fulfilling key responsibilities of the role. Should you be unable to obtain it, Northwood Space reserves the right to modify or terminate your employment to align with operational needs. - Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed Compensation: Compensation at Northwood Space is based on role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary depending on job-related skills, education, experience, and technical expertise. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Northwood. In addition to base salary, Northwood Space offers long-term incentives such as company stock options and discretionary performance bonuses. Benefits include equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, flexible spending accounts, flexible time off, 10 or more paid holidays per year, retirement savings plans, and opportunities for professional development. Additional Information: If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know. 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
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