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We are building a global network of phased array and parabolic 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:\nNorthwood is looking for a Software Engineer focusing on control systems for our Phased Array antennas. As a Software Engineer at Northwood, you will be pivotal in designing, implementing, and optimizing the global service that delivers connectivity to our customers. You will have ownership over key areas ranging from control of our antenna systems to high-rate data processing. An ideal candidate is someone who likes to work across areas of responsibility and can dive deep into high-priority challenges.\nWe seek versatile candidates who want to contribute across multiple areas while having a solid foundation in a few core areas of focus. These areas of focus include (but are not limited to) the following:\nAlgorithms for antenna calibration and localization\n\nAlgorithms for beamforming and antenna pointing\n\nDigital signal processing on high-rate data streams\n\nTelecommunications systems\n\nMulti-antenna orchestration\n\nFault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) systems\n\nAPI, Database, and Inter-Process Communication (IPC) design\n\nSoftware simulations for test and verification\n\nBasic Qualifications:\n3+ years of professional software development experience. This doesn’t have to be a full-time role. There are many ways to gain valuable experience, and we’d love to hear about yours; please tell us about internships, projects out of the classroom, or any personal wo.\n\nA bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics, or other related discipline. 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