Site Development Engineer

Northwood transforms connectivity between earth and space through innovations in space communications technologies.
DevOps
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5+ years of experience
Space

Description For Site Development Engineer

Northwood Space is revolutionizing space communications technology with a mission to enhance earth-space connectivity. They're seeking a Site Development Engineer to spearhead the design, planning, and construction of global ground station sites. This role combines technical engineering expertise with hands-on project execution, requiring someone who can manage both internal teams and external partners.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for crucial decisions about site placement, design optimization, and execution efficiency. They'll need to develop site layouts, integrate antenna networks, and analyze locations based on key metrics like throughput and costs. The role involves significant international travel for site deployments and requires building strong relationships with global partners.

Key qualifications include a bachelor's degree in engineering or science, 5+ years of relevant experience, and comfort with international travel. The position offers comprehensive benefits including equity, healthcare, unlimited vacation, and professional development opportunities. Due to ITAR regulations, candidates must be U.S. citizens or eligible for required authorizations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with practical implementation, wants to work on cutting-edge space technology, and is excited about building infrastructure that will transform space communications. The role offers both technical challenges and business impact, with the chance to directly influence the company's global network expansion.

Last updated a month ago

Responsibilities For Site Development Engineer

  • Own business outcome of site placement, design, and execution speed
  • Develop site layouts and source hardware for antenna network integration
  • Analyze and evaluate different site locations based on business metrics
  • Build and maintain relationships with international partners
  • Travel to sites and support antenna deployments
  • Support real-time operations and network health monitoring

Requirements For Site Development Engineer

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or science discipline
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in engineering, supply chain, or operations
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for required authorizations due to ITAR regulations

Benefits For Site Development Engineer

Medical Insurance
Equity
401k
  • Company stock and stock options
  • Cash awards
  • Discretionary performance bonus
  • Health care
  • Unlimited vacation
  • Retirement savings
  • Professional development

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