RF & Antenna Systems Engineer; Early Career) View Job Torrance area,California USA,Engineering

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 & Antenna Systems Engineer, you will support the development, verification, and measurement of RF and antenna systems used for space-to-ground communications. You will work closely with senior RF and antenna engineers to perform antenna measurements, RF characterization, and electromagnetic system analysis.

This role is ideal for an early-career engineer interested in developing expertise in antenna systems, RF measurements, and applied electromagnetics. You will collaborate across electrical, RF, mechanical, manufacturing, and software teams to help validate hardware and analyze RF system performance from concept through deployment.

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

Basic 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

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, or FEKO
Experience with antenna measurements, including radiation pattern characterization or antenna ranges
Familiarity with RF system metrics such as gain, noise figure, EIRP, and G/T
Experience analyzing RF measurement data and building analysis tools in Python
Familiarity with satellite communications systems or RF link analysis
Experience supporting hardware testing, integration, or validation of RF systems

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 initiate the application process promptly…