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Ground Site Specialist

Northwood Space · Torrance, CA

Posted Oct 3, 2026 · full time

Est. total comp~$124K–$230K

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About Northwood:

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 Space is looking for an experienced, hands-on specialist to deploy and maintain our ground sites around the world. You'll independently install, test, and repair ground station hardware, and represent Northwood professionally as our on-site subject matter expert while working away from the factory.

Responsibilities

- Deploy new sites independently, leading local contractor crews through mechanical, electrical, and network equipment installation.

- Install and integrate site hardware, including antenna assemblies, equipment racks, cabling, motors, and power distribution equipment.

- Commission new installations: inspect the build, power up systems, run functional tests, verify operation, and find and fix issues before handoff. …

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