About the role
About Northwood Space : Northwood is on a mission to build a data highway 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. Role: Northwood is building a global network of next-generation ground stations, and we’re looking for a Solutions Engineering Manager 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, deployment 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 mathematics. 5-10 years of experience in systems engineering, solutions architecture, or technical product roles, with demonstrated ownership of complex, cross-functional systems. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Working knowledge of RF systems, ground stations, satellite communications, or related infrastructure. Preferred
