Northwood Space
Electrical Engineer (Early Career)
About this role
Northwood seeks an early-career Electrical Engineer to contribute to the design of high-speed digital systems for advanced space communications technology. The role involves PCB development, testing, and system optimization to support the deployment of scalable ground infrastructure for satellite missions.
What you'll do
- Design high-speed digital communication systems and multilayer PCBs
- Implement RF and mixed-signal designs
- Perform schematic capture and PCB layout oversight
- Test prototypes in both lab and field environments
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams for system integration
- Work with production teams for manufacturable product development
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
- 0-4 years of electrical design experience
- Proficient in high-speed PCB design
- Experience with schematic capture tools
- Knowledge of EMI/EMC troubleshooting
- Familiarity with soldering and prototype assembly
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Passionate about space communications technology
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $100,000 - $130,000
- Opportunities for rapid career growth
- Work on innovative space missions
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Potential for additional benefits [unknown]
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Northwood Space
Northwood Space builds advanced ground station infrastructure for satellite communications, including phased array antennas and high-speed digital systems deployed globally. The company is hiring engineers across mechanical design, electrical systems, tooling, testing, and infrastructure to support the development and deployment of scalable satellite ground networks.
View all jobs at Northwood SpaceLikely interview questions
- Walk us through a high-speed PCB design you've worked on—what were the signal integrity challenges, and how did you address them?
- Describe your experience with 100G networking or high-speed serial interfaces like SerDes. What tools and techniques did you use for layout and validation?