RF Systems Architect

The role

You will translate customer needs and network-level analysis into concrete product definitions. You will work with Sites, Business Development, and Engineering leadership to shape product direction and drive alignment.

What you will do

• 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 support proposals.
• Drive alignment with Engineering Leadership on system tradeoffs, product direction and roadmap, and deliver clear, execution-ready system definitions.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, physics, or mathematics.
• 5-10+ years of experience in systems engineering, solutions architecture, or technical product roles.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Working knowledge of RF systems, ground stations, satellite communications, or related infrastructure.
• Proven ability to operate across disciplines (hardware, software, network, operations) and drive alignment across teams.
• Excellent communications skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities.

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
• Ability to translate customer requirements and operational constraints into scalable technical product definitions and execution-ready architectures
• Experience partnering with customers, business development, and engineering teams to shape proposals, product direction, and roadmap decisions
• Strong systems thinking, technical judgment, and ability to drive alignment across cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments

About the company

Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company bringing the benefits of space to the masses through advanced communications technology. They design, build, and rapidly deploy scalable systems for a global network of phased array and parabolic ground stations.