# RF & Antenna Systems Engineer

**Company:** [Northwood Space](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/northwood-space)
**Location:** Los Angeles, CA, California
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $120k – $170k/yr
**Experience:** 0+ years
**Skills:** rf systems, antenna theory, electromagnetics, Python, MATLAB, vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, hfss, cst, feko, beamforming, eirp, g/t, rf link analysis
**Posted:** 2026-08-10

> Supports the development, measurement, verification, and production transition of RF and antenna systems for space-to-ground communications. Requires a bachelor's degree, fundamentals in electromagnetics and antenna theory, RF measurement experience, and Python or MATLAB proficiency.

## Job Description

## 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 setup and operation of RF measurement equipment, including vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
- Support test-for-production activities, including repeatable RF test methodologies, calibration procedures, and measurement automation.
- Contribute to transitioning RF systems from prototype to production, ensuring measurement consistency and test coverage.
- Document test procedures, measurement results, and system performance analyses.

## Requirements
- 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 is acceptable.
- Experience using Python or MATLAB for data analysis, modeling, or measurement processing.
- Ability to analyze RF measurement data and system performance metrics.

## Nice-to-Haves
- 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.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Annual salary range: $120,000-$170,000.
- The role may require eligibility under U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR.

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