# RF Systems Architect

**Company:** [Northwood Space](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/northwood-space)
**Location:** Los Angeles, CA
**Role:** Solutions Architecture
**Salary:** $130k – $230k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** rf systems, satellite communications, link budgets, Systems Engineering, Solutions Architecture, network architecture, antenna configurations, system performance analysis
**Posted:** 2026-07-27

> Define RF and system architectures for a global network of phased array ground stations. Translate customer and network requirements into product definitions, link budgets, and scalable solutions while partnering with business development and engineering teams.

## 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: $129,582 - $175,317 per year
- Solutions Architect / Level 4: $153,000 - $207,000 per year
- Solutions Architect / Level 5: $183,600 - $230,400 per year
- Compensation is determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. 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.

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