Designs and validates power electronics systems including HV/LV converters, inverters, motor controllers, and battery management for autonomous aircraft. Owns full hardware development cycle from concept to aerospace-standard testing, collaborating cross-functionally. Requires BS in EE and 1+ years experience.
Integrates avionics systems, sensors, actuators, and payloads into X-BAT aircraft and launch/recovery vehicle. Supports hardware bring-up, testing, debugging, and documentation. Requires bachelor's in engineering, 0-3 years experience, and hands-on hardware skills.
Conducts failure analysis on avionics hardware like PCBAs, harnesses, and connectors, performing root cause investigations using tools like X-ray, microscopy, oscilloscopes. Requires 2+ years experience in hardware debug or reliability, bachelor's in electrical engineering, and strong hands-on debugging skills.
Northwood is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop scalable manufacturing processes, support hardware integration, and optimize cost, quality, and lead time for advanced satellite communications ground stations. This role involves hands-on production support and strategic planning.
Design mechanical structures, RF waveguide systems, tooling, and GSE for satellite ground station antennas. Requires 2-4+ years of hardware design experience and proficiency in Siemens NX and ANSYS.