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We are building a global network of phased array ground stations that enable real-time, reliable communication for satellite missions such as national security, global connectivity, and disaster response. With a vertically integrated approach, Northwood designs, builds, and rapidly deploys scalable systems that power the next generation of space missions. If you like solving complex challenges and seeing your work deployed around the world with real impact, Northwood is the place to do it.\nRole:\nAs a Senior RF Hardware Engineer you will be responsible for RF electronics design and performance. You will influence the overall ground network and portal design based on RF performance trades, and you will collaborate with many disciplines including electrical, RF, mechanical, manufacturing, and software engineers to create the best product from concept to production.\nResponsibilities:\nDesign RF electronics hardware for next generation products, and iterate on existing hardware to improve reliability, performance, and manufacturability\n\nCreate electromagnetic simulation models of hardware (amplifiers, filters, PCB layout) to design and evaluate performance\n\nBuild RF circuits (LNA’s, filters, power amplifiers) as well as support circuitry (power, digital control), and characterize their performance\n\nCollaboration with hardware and software engineers to characterize and troubleshoot integrated RF system performance\n\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related engineering discipline\n\n5+ years of RF design experience, across circuits, filters, or antennas\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nRF line-up design, considering non-linearity, noise, output power, and blocker/jammer tolerance\n\nPower amplifier, LNA, and filter design\n\nExperience with design and bring-up of point of load converters and common digital interfaces such as I2C/SPI\n\nTheory and testing related to EVM, Noise Figure, power handling metrics (IIP2, IMD), impedance matching, amplifier stability, and cascaded network analysis\n\nUse of Python (or other language) for data analysis and test automation\n\nAdditional Requirements:\nThis position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment. While the clearance may not be immediately necessary upon hire, we encourage you to initiatethe application process promptly upon accepting this offer. Your ability to secure the necessary clearance is essential for fulfilling key responsibilities of the role. 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