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About Northwood

Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company building a global network of phased array ground stations that enable real-time, reliable communication for satellite missions including national security, global connectivity, and disaster response. We design, build, and rapidly deploy scalable systems that power the next generation of space missions.

The Role

As an Electrical Engineer, you will drive the electrical design of high-speed digital systems, own key aspects of PCB development, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to optimize overall system performance. You will contribute to architecture trades, prototype bring-up, testing in lab and field settings, and ensure designs transition smoothly to production.

Your Responsibilities

• Drive electrical design for high-speed digital communication systems, implementing RF and mixed-signal designs in complex, multilayer PCBs
• Work with 100G high-speed networking, intricate digital power trees, and lead system trades to inform architecture decisions
• Perform schematic capture, PCB layout oversight, and bring-up/validation on diverse digital systems including FPGAs, microcontrollers, and associated peripherals
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, RF, antenna, FPGA, and firmware engineers to optimize system performance and design integration
• Test prototypes rigorously in the lab and field to assess and improve performance
• Partner with production teams to develop testable, manufacturable products for efficient in-house integration and scaling

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 0-4+ years of professional experience in electrical design (internships, co-ops, and project experience qualify)

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in high-density/high-speed PCB design, including FPGAs, high-speed data converters, SerDes, 10/100 GigE networking, and JESD204C interfaces
• Strong experience with schematic capture tools and best practices in PCB layout for signal integrity and power distribution
• Hands-on troubleshooting of EMI/EMC issues (conducted or radiated)
• Knowledge of PCB materials selection and board stack-up definition for high-performance applications
• Familiarity with soldering, hot air rework, and prototype assembly techniques
• Experience across the full product lifecycle, from concept through production ramp-up
• Strong collaborative skills and enthusiasm for solving complex engineering challenges

Compensation

Electrical Engineer Level 1: $88,000-$110,000 per year
Electrical Engineer Level 2: $104,000-$130,000 per year

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible to obtain required ITAR authorizations from the U.S. Department of State