Senior RF Hardware Engineer

About the Company

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.

Responsibilities

• Design RF electronics hardware for next generation products and iterate on existing hardware
• Create electromagnetic simulation models of hardware including amplifiers, filters, and PCB layout
• Build RF circuits such as LNAs, filters, and power amplifiers
• Support circuitry design including power and digital control
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to characterize and troubleshoot integrated RF system performance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of RF design experience across circuits, filters, or antennas
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under ITAR
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• RF line-up design considering non-linearity, noise, and blocker/jammer tolerance
• Experience with design and bring-up of point of load converters and digital interfaces like I2C/SPI
• Knowledge of EVM, Noise Figure, IIP2, IMD, and impedance matching
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis and test automation