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Electrical Engineer

Northwood Space · Torrance, CA · On-site

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About Northwood Space

Take space missions further faster. Backed by a16z.

About the role

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

What they're looking for

  • 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)
  • 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
More about this role

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.

As an Electrical Engineer at Northwood, 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 work will directly support our mission to enable faster, more capable space operations through innovative ground infrastructure.

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