NorthwoodSpace

Solutions Architect

Torrance, CA

Work authorization required$130k-$175kDetected 89 days ago

Business DevelopmentSystems EngineeringLeadershipCommunication

About the role

If you like solving complex challenges and seeing your work deployed around the world with real impact, Northwood is the place to do it.
Satellites are only as powerful as the ground systems that connect to them - without that critical infrastructure, they can't be steered or send their data back to Earth.
Northwood's global ground network ensures that missions ranging from national security, to global connectivity, to disaster response can unlock their full potential and operate every day without fail.

Develop and iterate on solution architectures using simulation outputs, link budgets, and real-world constraints to ensure technical and operational viability.
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.

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, physics, or mathematics.
5-10+ years of experience in systems engineering, solutions architecture, or technical product roles, with demonstrated ownership of complex, cross-functional systems.
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.
Excellent communications skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities.

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
Additional Information:
Northwood Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Compensation and

Individual level and base pay is determined on a base-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, and technical capabilities.
In addition to base salary, Northwood Space offers long term incentives such as company stock, stock options, and cash awards, as well as discretionary bonus for performance.
Northwood Space benefits include equity, health care, unlimited vacation, retirement savings and professional development.
Translate network-level inputs (capacity, coverage, latency, deployment timing) into concrete product architectures.

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 need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

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