Solutions Architect (Antenna Systems)

Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company bringing the benefits of space to the masses through advanced communications technology. 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. Role: Northwood is building a global network of next-generation ground stations, and we’re looking for a Solutions Architect to define the products that power that network. You will translate customer needs and network-level analysis into concrete product definitions – what we build, how it performs, and how it scales. You will work closely with Sites, Business Development, and Engineering leadership to aggregate demand across customers, shape product direction, and drive alignment on what Northwood brings to market. This role is highly cross-functional and high-leverage, sitting at the intersection of customer requirements, system design, and product execution / evolution. Responsibilities: Translate network-level inputs (capacity, coverage, latency, [... source excerpt omitted ...] yment 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 mathemati [... source excerpt omitted ...] are, 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, p