Northwood Space
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Northwood Space, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
About Northwood :
Northwood is on a mission to transform connectivity between earth and space and bring the benefits of space to the masses through innovations in space communications technologies. If you like building quickly and seeing your work deployed in locations around the globe with real impact, we want you at Northwood.
Job Level:
The level of this position will be determined based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. We are open to considering candidates of varying experience levels, from early-career to experienced.
Role: Northwood is looking for a Site Operations Engineer to lead the planning, deployment, and operations of ground station sites worldwide. It combines deep technical engineering, hands-on project execution, and a strong sense of ownership. As an Operations Engineer, you’ll collaborate closely with and manage both internal teams and external partners to meet our ambitious timelines. You will be responsible for getting our network online and keeping it online. We’re looking for a high-performing problem-solver with proven experience in delivering large-scale, fast-paced projects. Responsibilities: Organize and lead deployments of antenna and rack hardware worldwide
Establish the systems and processes to enable us to scale with a focus on speed, cost-effectiveness, and reliability
Build and maintain relationships with international partners, including network providers, contractors, and logistics teams
Develop (from scratch) how we operate our hardware to provide the best possible service in extreme and remote environments
Oversee real-time network and antenna operations, monitor system health, and engineer solutions to enhance network performance and reliability
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering or science discipline
5+ years of relevant experience working in engineering, supply chain, or operations
Willingness to travel to domestic and international ground station sites as required
Preferred Qualifications: Ability to seamlessly switch between multiple engineering disciplines and collaborate cross-functionally with diverse support teams
Ability to create and read electrical and mechanical drawings
Hands-on field experience with proficiency in using basic tools
Knowledge of fiber network infrastructure and rack hardware
Experience with global logistics, customs and shipping, and inventory management
Experience reviewing system telemetry as part of an operations or on-call rotation
Basic ability in Python, C++, or other scripting languages
Demonstrated success executing large projects on tight timelines
Ability to clearly communicate, track deadlines, and manage complex schedules
Experience in building and maintaining dashboards or databases (e.g., PowerBI, SQL).
Compensation and Benefits: Compensation is determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a base-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, and technical capabilities. In addition to base salary, Northwood Space offers long term incentives such as company stock, stock options, and cash awards, as well as discretionary bonus for performance. Northwood Space benefits include equity, health care, unlimited vacation, retirement savings and professional development. Additional Information: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Northwood Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Northwood Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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Role: Northwood is looking for a Site Operations Engineer to lead the planning, deployment, and operations of ground station sites worldwide. It combines deep technical engineering, hands-on project execution, and a strong sense of ownership. As an Operations Engineer, you’ll collaborate closely with and manage both internal teams and external partners to meet our ambitious timelines. You will be responsible for getting our network online and keeping it online. We’re looking for a high-performing problem-solver with proven experience in delivering large-scale, fast-paced projects. Responsibilities: Organize and lead deployments of antenna and rack hardware worldwide
Establish the systems and processes to enable us to scale with a focus on speed, cost-effectiveness, and reliability
Build and maintain relationships with international partners, including network providers, contractors, and logistics teams
Develop (from scratch) how we operate our hardware to provide the best possible service in extreme and remote environments
Oversee real-time network and antenna operations, monitor system health, and engineer solutions to enhance network performance and reliability
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering or science discipline
5+ years of relevant experience working in engineering, supply chain, or operations
Willingness to travel to domestic and international ground station sites as required
Preferred Qualifications: Ability to seamlessly switch between multiple engineering disciplines and collaborate cross-functionally with diverse support teams
Ability to create and read electrical and mechanical drawings
Hands-on field experience with proficiency in using basic tools
Knowledge of fiber network infrastructure and rack hardware
Experience with global logistics, customs and shipping, and inventory management
Experience reviewing system telemetry as part of an operations or on-call rotation
Basic ability in Python, C++, or other scripting languages
Demonstrated success executing large projects on tight timelines
Ability to clearly communicate, track deadlines, and manage complex schedules
Experience in building and maintaining dashboards or databases (e.g., PowerBI, SQL).
Compensation and Benefits: Compensation is determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a base-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, and technical capabilities. In addition to base salary, Northwood Space offers long term incentives such as company stock, stock options, and cash awards, as well as discretionary bonus for performance. Northwood Space benefits include equity, health care, unlimited vacation, retirement savings and professional development. Additional Information: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Northwood Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Northwood Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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