# Electrical Engineer (Early Career)

**Company:** [Northwood Space](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/northwood-space)
**Location:** Los Angeles, CA
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $100k – $170k/yr
**Experience:** 0+ years
**Skills:** Pcb Design, High-Speed Digital Design, Fpga, Serdes, Jesd204C, Signal Integrity, Emi/Emc, Schematic Capture, Rf Design, Mixed-Signal Design
**Posted:** 2026-07-01

> Electrical Engineer designing high-speed digital, RF, and mixed-signal systems for Northwood's phased array ground stations supporting satellite communications. Requires Bachelor's in EE and 0-4 years experience; involves schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, testing, and cross-functional collaboration.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- 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, intricate digital power trees, and lead system trades to inform architecture decisions.
- Perform schematic capture, PCB layout oversight, and bring-up/validation on diverse digital systems including FPGAs, microcontrollers, and associated peripherals.
- Collaborate closely with hardware, software, RF, antenna, FPGA, and firmware engineers to optimize system performance and design integration.
- Test prototypes rigorously in the lab and field to assess and improve performance.
- Partner with production teams to develop testable, manufacturable products for efficient in-house integration and scaling.

## Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 0-4+ years of professional experience in electrical design (internships, co-ops, and project experience qualify).

## Preferred Skills
- Proficiency in high-density/high-speed PCB design, including FPGAs, high-speed data converters, SerDes, 10/100 GigE networking, and JESD204C interfaces.
- Strong experience with schematic capture tools and best practices in PCB layout for signal integrity and power distribution.
- Hands-on troubleshooting of EMI/EMC issues (conducted or radiated).
- Knowledge of PCB materials selection and board stack-up definition for high-performance applications.
- Familiarity with soldering, hot air rework, and prototype assembly techniques.
- Experience across the full product lifecycle, from concept through production ramp-up.
- Strong collaborative skills, enthusiasm for solving complex engineering challenges, and passion for advancing space communications technology.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Electrical Engineer/Level 1: $100,000 - $110,000 per year.
- Electrical Engineer/Level 2: $104,000 - $130,000 per year.
- Actual level and base salary determined case-by-case based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
- Eligible for equity (stock options or other long-term incentives) and potential performance bonuses.
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; paid parental leave; generous paid time off; various perks and discounts.

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