Head of Electrical Design
Listed on 2026-02-04
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Manufacturing / Production
Systems Engineer
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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.
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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.
Role
Northwood is looking for a Head of Electrical Design to drive the development of our digital compute and power electronics. Work with our team to build performant and cost effective electronics. In this role you will be responsible for the electrical design of our technology from initial concept through to production. 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, building end products that are known for their reliability, scalability, and cost.
Responsibilities
- Lead electrical system architecture, providing expertise on compute, networking, and power
- Implement mixed-signal board designs for modems, beamformers, and control circuits
- Perform prototype board bring-up and design verification for high speed digital electronics and power systems
- Provide support for system level design troubleshooting and production line
- Working across teams with RF engineers, antenna engineers, and DSP/FPGA engineers to optimize system performance and overall design
- 10+ years of professional experience in electrical design
- 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 PCB layout design
- Experience with troubleshooting EMI/EMC, either conducted or radiated
- Knowledge of PCB materials and developing board stack-up definition
- Familiarity with soldering and hot air rework methods
- Experience with full product lifecycle (concept through production)
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.
Compensation Range: $170K - $220K Seniority level
- Seniority level Director
- Employment type
Full-time
- Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology - Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing
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