# PCB Designer at Northwood Space

- Company: Northwood Space
- What the company does: Take space missions further faster. Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://www.northwoodspace.io
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Torrance, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $79K to $99K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-22
- Apply by: 2026-11-06
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/northwoodspace/512ff1fb-1ada-47c7-8839-7d8f68ee409c
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/northwood-space-pcb-designer/

## About the role

Own the physical layout of complex, high-density, high-layer-count PCBs featuring high-speed, high-frequency digital, RF, mixed-signal, and power distribution systems. Determine optimum layer stackups, perform component placement, routing feasibility studies, and manage strict high-speed/high-frequency constraint rules.

## What they're looking for

- 2+ years of professional experience in complex, high-density PCB layout, with demonstrated ownership of high-speed and high-frequency designs end-to-end (or a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/related field with 6+ years of relevant experience)
- Hands-on expertise in high-speed and high-frequency layout techniques (impedance control, differential pairs, length matching, crosstalk mitigation, and RF-aware routing)
- Proven experience with advanced packaging technologies, including fine-pitch BGAs, high-pin-density components, and micro-vias (HDI)
- Strong command of PCB materials, dielectric properties, and developing multi-layer board stack-ups for high-frequency performance
- Demonstrated experience applying EMI/EMC mitigation techniques and designing robust power delivery networks (PDN) at the board level
- Track record of operating with significant autonomy, able to set direction and make final layout calls with minimal oversight

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