Northwood Space Corp

Senior Electrical Engineer

Torrance, CA · Senior

Work authorization required$122k-$153kDetected 42 days ago

CybersecurityProduct ManagementPCB DesignFPGAEMI/EMCElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignCommunication

About the role

If you like solving complex challenges and seeing your work deployed around the world with real impact, Northwood is the place to do it.
These complex digital systems ensure that our antennas can meet high-rate processing needs no matter where they are deployed around the world.

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
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
Knowledge of PCB materials and developing board stack-up definition
With a vertically integrated approach, Northwood designs, builds, and rapidly deploys scalable systems that power the next generation of space missions.
Northwood is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to help drive the development of our digital compute and power electronics.

5+ years of experience designing high-speed mixed-signal electronics and complex multilayer PCBs for FPGA- or processor-based systems
Strong expertise in high-speed interfaces and networking technologies such as multi-gigabit SerDes, DDR, JESD204B/C, and 10/100G Ethernet
Deep understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC mitigation, PCB stack-up definition, and high-performance board layout practices
Proven experience leading hardware development from architecture and prototype bring-up through validation, manufacturing, and production ramp
Hands-on experience debugging complex hardware systems using advanced lab instrumentation and driving root-cause analysis across board and system levels
Additional Requirements:
This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment.
Your ability to secure the necessary clearance is essential for fulfilling key responsibilities of the role.

Electrical Engineer/Level 3: $122,400 - $153,000 per year
Electrical Engineer/Level 4: $144,000 - $180,000 per year
Electrical Engineer/Level 5: $180,000 - $225,000 per year
Electrical Engineer/Level 6: $204,000 - $255,000 per year
Compensation at Northwood Space is based on role, level, location, and alignment with market data.
Individual base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary depending on job-related skills, education, experience, and technical expertise.
$204,000 - $255,000 per year

Individual base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary depending on job-related skills, education, experience, and technical expertise.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Northwood.
In addition to base salary, Northwood Space offers long-term incentives such as company stock options and discretionary performance bonuses.
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.
If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment

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