# Electrical Engineering Intern

**Company:** [Northwood Space](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/northwood-space)
**Location:** Torrance, CA
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $36 – $36/hr
**Experience:** 0+ years
**Skills:** Pcb Design, High-Speed Communication, Rf Design, Mixed-Signal Design, Fpga, Microcontrollers, Altium, Cadence, Signal Integrity, Emi/Emc, C, C++, Python, Soldering, Pcb Rework
**Posted:** 2026-08-29

> Supports high-speed PCB design, prototyping, testing, and validation for digital backend systems in a phased-array communications platform. The internship is intended for students pursuing electrical or computer engineering with relevant PCB and high-speed communications coursework or projects.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Assist in designing PCBs for high-speed digital communication systems, including RF and mixed-signal components.
- Support the layout and setup of FPGAs, microcontrollers, and related peripherals.
- Collaborate with RF, antenna, and DSP/FPGA engineers to improve system performance and design.
- Contribute to schematic design, PCB layout, board bring-up, and validation.
- Work with suppliers to optimize component selection for performance and cost.
- Test prototypes and evaluate performance in laboratory and real-world environments.
- Analyze system performance to guide future improvements.

## Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Coursework or projects related to PCB design, digital communication systems, or high-speed data transfer.
- Familiarity with PCB design tools such as Altium or Cadence.
- Understanding of PCB layout.
- Interest in low-noise design and EMI/EMC reduction techniques.
- Basic understanding of PCB materials, signal integrity, and high-speed communication interfaces.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Eagerness to work in a fast-paced startup environment and learn from experienced engineers.

## Nice-to-haves
- Soldering and PCB rework.
- Basic programming in C, C++, or Python.

## Compensation
- $36 per hour.

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