RF Regulatory Engineer Verified today
The Role
Northwood is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Engineer to design, analyze, and execute the technical work that enables our systems to operate globally. You will own regulatory engineering efforts end-to-end: performing RF and spectrum analyses, translating technical constraints into licensing-ready inputs, and working closely with internal engineering teams, regulators, and external partners to support market access and compliance.
Responsibilities
Simulations and Analysis
- 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, and coordination strategies
- Translate technical analyses into strategic regulatory recommendations in support of customer capture and business development
Licensing Engagement
- Engage with U.S. and international regulators (FCC, DoD, NASA, NOAA, and others) regarding existing licenses, new applications, and ongoing compliance activities
License Arrangement and Compliance
- 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 relevant regulatory entities and coordinating parties
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- Experience in system design, manufacturing, or test engineering (internships and project experience applicable)
- Experience in MATLAB, Python, C++, or other tools for modeling and analyzing RF systems
Preferred Experience
- Master's degree in engineering, physical science, or space policy
- Understanding of satellite hardware and orbital mechanics
- Project management and cross-functional coordination skills
- Experience coordinating across responsible engineers and technical areas
- Excellent communication and writing skills for presenting technical assessments
- Ability to work in integrated collaborative team environments with government agencies
- Self-motivated with strong organizational skills in high-pressure environments
- Ability to quickly grasp diverse hardware and analyses
Requirements
This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment. While the clearance may not be immediately necessary upon hire, you are encouraged to initiate the application process promptly upon accepting this offer.
To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.