Electrical Architect

Overview

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. With a vertically integrated approach, Northwood designs, builds, and rapidly deploys scalable systems that power the next generation of space missions.

If you like solving complex challenges and seeing your work deployed around the world with real impact, Northwood is the place to do it.

• Own the electrical architecture and system‑level design for high‑speed digital communication systems, defining how RF and mixed‑signal designs, complex multi‑layer PCBs, and subsystems fit together.
• Define system‑level architecture for multi‑gigabit networking and complex digital power trees, and drive system trades that shape architecture decisions across the product.
• Set technical direction and review schematic capture, layout, and bring‑up across a variety of 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.
• Guide prototype testing and performance assessment in the lab and in the field, with an eye toward system‑level root cause and risk.
• Partner with production teams to ensure the overall system architecture supports testable and manufacturable products that we can integrate in‑house.

• 5-7+ years of professional experience in electrical design, including experience operating at the system or architecture level.
• Proficient in high‑density/high‑speed design (including FPGAs, high speed data converters, Ser Des, 10/100 GigE, networking, JESD
  204C).
• 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.
• Experience with full product lifecycle (concept through production), including owning architecture‑level decisions across that lifecycle.

• 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 Ser Des, DDR, JESD
  204B/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.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional technical efforts, mentor junior engineers, and make sound engineering tradeoffs in fast‑paced development environments.

• This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment.
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Electrical Engineer/Level3: $122,400 – $153,000 per year
Electrical Engineer/Level4: $144,000 – $180,000 per year
Electrical Engineer/Level5: $180,000 – $225,000 per year
Electrical Engineer/Level6: $204,000 – $255,000 per year
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package  addition to base salary, Northwood Space offers long‑term incentives such as company stock options and discretionary performance bonuses.

• Equity
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible time off
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Retirement savings plans
• Opportunities for professional development

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