Electrical Engineer

3 days ago


El Segundo, California, United States Northwoodspace Full time
About Northwood

Northwood is a pioneering company that aims to revolutionize connectivity between Earth and space. We're driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to making space technology accessible to everyone.

Job Overview

We're seeking a highly skilled Lead Electrical Engineer to join our team and drive the development of high-speed PCBs for our digital backend. As a key member of our hardware team, you'll be responsible for guiding high-speed PCB designs from concept to production.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement high-speed digital communication systems, incorporating RF and mixed-signal designs into complex multilayer PCBs.
  • Layout and bring up of FPGAs, microcontrollers, and their associated peripherals.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including RF engineers, antenna engineers, and DSP/FPGA engineers, to optimize system performance and overall design.
  • Perform schematic design and layout, as well as board bring up and validation.
  • Work with suppliers to ensure components are optimized for performance and cost.
  • Test prototypes and assess performance in the lab and in the field.
  • Incorporate performance analysis into system improvements for further development.
Requirements
  • 6+ years of professional experience in PCB design.
  • Proficiency in high-density/high-speed design, including FPGAs, high-speed data converters, SerDes, 10/100 GigE, networking, and JESD204C.
  • Experience with low noise design and minimization of EMI/EMC.
  • Knowledge of PCB materials and developing board stackup per design requirement.
  • Ability to work with vendors and manufacturers to resolve issues related to PCB fabrications and assembly.
  • Soldering and PCB rework skills.
  • Experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex board designs and systems in a hardware R&D lab environment.
  • Experience designing high-reliability systems is a plus.
  • Experience in C, C++, or Python is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with others.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced start-up atmosphere.
What We Offer

At Northwood, we offer a competitive compensation package, including base salary, long-term incentives, and benefits such as equity, health care, unlimited vacation, retirement savings, and professional development opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. 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.



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