Proficient in high-density/high-speed design (FPGAs, high-speed data converters)
Skilled in schematic capture and PCB layout design
Experience troubleshooting EMI/EMC issues
Knowledge of PCB materials and stack-up definition
Familiar with soldering and hot air rework methods
Experience with the full product lifecycle, from concept to production
Responsibilities
Drive electrical design for high-speed digital communication systems
Implement RF and mixed-signal designs on multilayer PCBs
Handle 100G high-speed networking and manage system architecture decisions
Perform schematic capture, layout, and bring-up of digital systems
Collaborate with hardware and software teams to optimize designs
Test prototypes and evaluate performance in lab and field
Coordinate with production teams for testable, manufacturable products
Benefits
Opportunity to work on global projects with real-world impact
Collaborative and interdisciplinary team environment
Focus on innovation in space communications technology
Participation in the full product lifecycle
Potential for rapid deployment of work in diverse locations
Full Job Description
Role:
Northwood is looking for an Electrical Engineer to help drive the development of our digital compute and power electronics. These complex digital systems ensure that our antennas can meet high-rate processing needs no matter where they are deployed around the world. Our hardware team prioritizes excellent engineering, building end products that are known for their reliability, scalability, and cost.
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, complex digital power trees, and drive system trades for architecture decisions
Perform schematic capture, layout, and bring-up on a variety of different digital systems including FPGAs, microcontrollers, and their associated peripherals
Collaborate across hardware and software teams with RF engineers, antenna engineers, FPGA engineers, and firmware engineers to optimize system performance and overall design
Test prototypes and assess performance in the lab and in the field
Work with production teams to make testable and manufacturable products that we can integrate in-house
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
2-4+ years of professional experience in electrical design
Experience with end-to-end board design, from architecture and component selection through schematic capture, PCB layout, bring-up, debug, and production
Experience with mixed-signal electronics design and complex multilayer PCBs, including stack-up definition and material selection
Preferred Qualifications:
High-speed digital design experience with interfaces such as multi-gigabit SerDes, DDR, JESD204B/C, and 10/100G Ethernet, including signal and power integrity analysis
Experience with FPGA-or processor-based systems and high-speed data converters
Deep understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC mitigation, PCB stack-up definition, and high-performance board layout practices
Hands-on experience debugging complex hardware systems using advanced lab instrumentation and driving root-cause analysis across board and system levels
Ability to lead cross-functional technical efforts, mentor junior engineers, and make sound engineering tradeoffs in fast-paced development environments
Experience with troubleshooting EMI/EMC, either conducted or radiated
Additional Information:
If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
