# Solutions Engineer

**Company:** [Northwood Space](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/northwood-space)
**Location:** Los Angeles, CA, California
**Role:** Solutions Architecture
**Salary:** $140k – $220k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Rf Systems, Satellite Communications, Ground Stations, Systems Engineering, Link Budgets, Network Architecture, Simulation Tools, Antenna Configurations, Throughput Analysis, System Performance Analysis
**Posted:** 2026-04-24

> Defines product architectures for global ground station network by translating customer needs, network analysis, and constraints into scalable RF/system designs. Collaborates with business development and engineering to shape proposals, roadmaps, and execution. Requires 5+ years in systems engineering or solutions architecture, RF knowledge, and bachelor's in technical field.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Translate network-level inputs (capacity, coverage, latency, deployment timing) into concrete product architectures.
- Define RF and system-level parameters, including antenna configurations, link performance targets, throughput, and availability requirements.
- 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.

## Basic Qualifications
- 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.
- Proven ability to operate across disciplines (hardware, software, network, operations) and drive alignment across teams.
- Excellent communications skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities.

## Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
- Experience partnering with customers, business development, and engineering teams to shape proposals, product direction, and roadmap decisions.
- Strong systems thinking, technical judgment, and ability to drive alignment across cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Solutions Architect /Level 3: $140,000 - $200,000 per year
- Solutions Architect/Level 4: $180,000 - $220,000 per year
- Compensation determined by role, level, location, and market data.
- Additional: equity, stock options, cash awards, discretionary bonus, health care, unlimited vacation, retirement savings, professional development.

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