Owns end-to-end RF regulatory engineering, including simulations for interference and spectrum sharing, licensing with regulators like FCC, and compliance support. Requires engineering bachelor's, RF modeling experience with MATLAB/Python/C++.
130k – 170k
On-siteHardware Engineering
About the role
Responsibilities
Simulations and Analysis
Perform technical analysis related to RF interference, spectrum sharing, and satellite coordination
Develop and run simulations considering regulatory and geographic constraints, RF link budgets, Northwood network growth, customer expansion, coordination strategies, etc.
Translate technical analyses into strategic regulatory recommendations in support of customer capture and business development efforts.
Licensing Engagement
Engage with U.S. and international regulators (FCC, DoD, NASA, NOAA, and others) regarding existing licenses, new applications, and ongoing compliance activities
Support regulatory compliance and certification activities across Northwood programs, operating as a technical integrator across engineering, growth, legal, and government affairs.
Draft, manage, and submit licensing, coordination, and permitting materials to the relevant regulatory entity and/or coordinating party.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
Experience in a system design, manufacturing, design, or test engineering role (internships and project experience are applicable)
Experience in MATLAB, Python, C++ or other tools for modeling and analyzing RF systems
Preferred Experience and Skills
Master's degree in an engineering, physical science, or space policy discipline
Understanding of satellite hardware and orbital mechanics
Project management skills, including organizing information, concisely communicating within a team and excellent time management abilities
Experience coordinating across responsible engineers and technical areas
Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with other engineers, managers, and U.S. Government agencies
Excellent communication and writing skills, and the ability to succinctly present information and assessments
Highly self-motivated with strong organizational skills – able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work
Ability to quickly grasp knowledge of a diverse range of hardware and analyses that go into making Northwood missions reliable and successful
Skills
MATLABPythonC++Rf AnalysisSpectrum AnalysisSatellite CoordinationRf Link BudgetsOrbital Mechanics
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