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Ground Site Specialist

northwoodspace· Site Operations
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Torrance, CA$34/hr - $40/hrFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Experienced, hands-on specialist to deploy and maintain Northwood Space ground sites around the world. Independently install, test, and repair ground station hardware, and represent Northwood as 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.
  • Maintain deployed sites and resolve field issues on your own, using test equipment, schematics, and technical documentation to isolate faults down to the component level.
  • Make sound decisions in the field and escalate safety, design, or scope concerns when needed.
  • Document work performed, test results, open issues, and field findings, and turn them into procedures that help engineering, production, and future field crews.
  • Own the deployment area and field kits, so every deployment and maintenance trip has the right tools, spares, and equipment.
  • Help build work-order and issue tracking for field operations.
  • Support integration, testing, and improvements at the Torrance facility between deployments.

Qualifications

  • At least five years of hands-on experience installing, integrating, testing, or servicing complex electromechanical systems.
  • A track record of completing technical work and resolving problems with little or no on-site supervision.
  • Experience directing contractors or technicians who are less familiar with the equipment.
  • Comfort with hand and power tools, crimping and termination, and electrical test equipment.
  • Ability to work from mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and procedures.
  • Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50–75% of the time, including to remote sites and internationally.
  • Strong safety, communication, and organization practices.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in varied weather conditions.

Skills

Required:Hands-on electromechanical systems installation and maintenanceContractor/technician supervisionMechanical drawings and electrical schematics

Benefits

  • equity
  • comprehensive medical
  • vision
  • dental coverage
  • flexible spending accounts
  • 15 days of PTO per year
  • 10 or more paid holidays per year
  • 5 sick days per year
  • retirement savings plans
  • opportunities for professional development
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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