Electrical Engineer

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 and intricate digital power trees to inform architecture decisions
• Perform schematic capture, PCB layout oversight, and bring-up/validation on digital systems including FPGAs and microcontrollers
• Collaborate with hardware, software, RF, antenna, FPGA, and firmware engineers to optimize system performance
• 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

Requirements

• 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 (FPGAs, SerDes, 10/100 GigE, JESD204C)
• Strong experience with schematic capture tools and PCB layout for signal integrity
• Hands-on troubleshooting of EMI/EMC issues
• Knowledge of PCB materials selection and board stack-up definition
• Familiarity with soldering, hot air rework, and prototype assembly techniques
• Experience across the full product lifecycle from concept to production

About the Company

Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company building a global network of phased array ground stations to enable real-time, reliable communication for satellite missions including national security and global connectivity.