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Northwood · 2 weeks ago

Senior Electrical Engineer (Space Communications)

Torrance, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Northwood is on a mission to transform connectivity between earth and space and bring the benefits of space to the masses through innovations in space communications technologies. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to help drive the development of digital compute and power electronics for high-speed digital communication systems.

AerospaceHardwareSatellite Communication

Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Electrical designHigh-speed designSchematic capturePCB layout designTroubleshooting EMI/EMCPCB materials knowledgeFull product lifecycleSolderingHot air rework

Required

5-7+ years of professional experience in electrical design

Proficient in high-density/high-speed design (including FPGAs, high speed data converters, SerDes, 10/100 GigE, networking, JESD204C)

Proficient in schematic capture and good PCB layout design

Experience with troubleshooting EMI/EMC, either conducted or radiated

Knowledge of PCB materials and developing board stack-up definition

Familiarity with soldering and hot air rework methods

Experience with full product lifecycle (concept through production)

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

Company

Northwood

Northwood was founded by Bridgit Mendler, Griffin Cleverly, and Shaurya Luthra with the mission to expand access to space by transforming satellite backhaul infrastructure.

Founded in 2023

Torrance, California, USA

11-50 employees