Northwood · 7 hours ago
RF Regulatory Engineer
Torrance, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelNorthwood is on a mission to transform connectivity between earth and space through innovations in space communications technologies. They are seeking a Regulatory Affairs Engineer to design, analyze, and execute technical work for global operations, focusing on RF and spectrum analyses and regulatory compliance. This role involves engaging with regulators and supporting business development efforts through strategic regulatory recommendations.
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Responsibilities
Perform technical analysis related to RF interference, spectrum sharing, and satellite coordination
Develop and run simulations considering regulatory and geographic constraints, RF link budgets, Northwood network growth, customer expansion, coordination strategies, etc
Translate technical analyses into strategic regulatory recommendations in support of customer capture and business development efforts
Engage with U.S. and international regulators (FCC, DoD, NASA, NOAA, and others) regarding existing licenses, new applications, and ongoing compliance activities
Support regulatory compliance and certification activities across Northwood programs, operating as a technical integrator across engineering, growth, legal, and government affairs
Draft, manage, and submit licensing, coordination, and permitting materials to the relevant regulatory entity and/or coordinating party
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
Experience in a system design, manufacturing, design, or test engineering role (internships and project experience are applicable)
Experience in MATLAB, Python, C++ or other tools for modeling and analyzing RF systems
Preferred
Master's degree in an engineering, physical science, or space policy discipline
Understanding of satellite hardware and orbital mechanics
Project management skills, including organizing information, concisely communicating within a team and excellent time management abilities
Experience coordinating across responsible engineers and technical areas
Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with other engineers, managers, and U.S. Government agencies
Excellent communication and writing skills, and the ability to succinctly present information and assessments
Highly self-motivated with strong organizational skills – able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work
Ability to quickly grasp knowledge of a diverse range of hardware and analyses that go into making Northwood missions reliable and successful
Project management skills, including organizing information, concisely communicating within a team and excellent time management abilities
Company
Northwood
Northwood was founded by Bridgit Mendler, Griffin Cleverly, and Shaurya Luthra with the mission to expand access to space by transforming satellite backhaul infrastructure.
Founded in 2023
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$136.4MKey Investors
Andreessen Horowitz,Washington Harbour PartnersAlpine Space Ventures,Andreessen HorowitzAndreessen Horowitz,Founders Fund
2026-01-27Series B· $100M
2025-04-22Series A· $30M
2024-02-19Seed· $6.3M
Leadership Team
Bridgit Mendler
CEO – Cofounder
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Griffin Cleverly
Co-Founder, CTO
Recent News
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