About Northwood: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. If you like building quickly and seeing your work deployed in locations around the globe with real impact, we want you at Northwood.Job Level: The level of this position will be determined based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. We are open to considering candidates of varying experience levels, from mid-career to principal.Role:Northwood is looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer to drive the development of the high speed PCBs for our digital backend. The digital backend ensures our antenna system can meet high rate processing needs no matter where it's deployed. Our hardware team prioritizes excellent engineering, buildingend products that are known for their reliability, scalability, and cost. In this role you will guide high speed PCB designs from initial concept all the way through to production.Responsibilities:Drive PCB design for high speed digital communication systems. Implementing RF and mixed-signal designs into complex multilayer PCBsLayout and bring up of FPGAs, microcontrollers, and their associated peripheralsWorking across teams with RF engineers, antenna engineers, and DSP/FPGA engineers to optimize system performance and overall designPerform schematic design and layout alongside board bring up and validationWork with suppliers to ensure components are optimized for performance and costTest prototypes and assess performance in the lab and in the fieldIncorporate performance analysis into system improvements for further developmentQualifications:6+ years of professional experience in PCB designProficient in high-density/high-speed design (including FPGAs, high speed data converters, SerDes, 10/100 GigE, networking, JESD204C)Proficiency in PCB design using fine pitch BGA with multilayer PCB boardsExperience with low noise design and minimization of EMI/EMCKnowledge of PCB materials and developing board stackup per design requirementWork with vendors and manufacturers to resolve issues related to PCB fabrications and assemblySoldering and PCB rework skillsExperience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex board designs and systems in a hardware R&D lab environmentExperience designing high reliability systems is a plusExperience in C, C++, or Python is a plusExcellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with othersAbility to work in a fast paced start-up atmosphereCompensation and Benefits:Compensation is determined by role, level, location. and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, and technical capabilities. In addition to base salary, Northwood offers long term incentives such as company stock, stock options, and cash awards, as well as discretionary bonus for performance. Northwood benefits include equity, health care, unlimited vacation, retirement savings and professional development.Additional Information: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. Northwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Northwood is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
