# Global Sites Engineer

**Company:** [Northwood Space](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/northwood-space)
**Location:** Torrance, CA
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $95k – $105k/yr
**Experience:** 0+ years
**Skills:** CAD, Mechanical Modeling, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hardware Design, Antennas, Power Systems, Site Architecture, System Performance Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Project Management
**Posted:** 2026-08-24

> Global Sites Engineer responsible for designing, deploying, and operating satellite ground station infrastructure, including antennas, power systems, hardware, and site architecture. The role suits an early-career engineer with hands-on field experience, CAD proficiency, strong project execution skills, and willingness to travel.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Deploy antennas, power systems, racks, and infrastructure at sites worldwide; travel to sites and lead deployments.
- Lead design, production, and testing of new electrical and mechanical ground support equipment.
- Design site architecture, hardware, and processes while optimizing deployment speed and cost.
- Oversee live operations, monitor system performance, and troubleshoot issues to keep stations operating effectively.
- Coordinate deployments with domestic and international partners, contractors, and network providers.

## Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, electrical, or a related engineering discipline.
- Relevant work experience, internships, or clubs/competitions.
- Ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines and diverse teams.
- Experience executing large projects on tight timelines.
- Hands-on field experience and proficiency with basic tools.
- Proficiency in CAD for mechanical modeling and drawing creation.
- Clear communication, deadline tracking, and complex schedule management.
- Willingness to travel to domestic and international ground station sites.

## Compensation & Benefits
- Base compensation varies by role, level, location, skills, education, experience, and technical capabilities.
- Long-term incentives may include company stock, stock options, cash awards, and a discretionary performance bonus.
- Benefits include equity, health care, unlimited vacation, retirement savings, and professional development.

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