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Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company bringing the benefits of space to the masses through advanced communications technology. We are building a global network of phased array ground stations that enable real-time, reliable communication for satellite missions such as national security, global connectivity, and disaster response. With a vertically integrated approach, Northwood designs, builds, and rapidly deploys scalable systems that power the next generation of space missions. If you like solving complex challenges and seeing your work deployed around the world with real impact, Northwood is the place to do it. Electrical Engineer (High Speed, Mixed Signal Electronics) Northwood is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to help drive the development of our digital compute and power electronics. These complex digital systems ensure that our antennas can meet high-rate processing needs no matter where they are deployed around the world. Our hardware team prioritizes excellent engineering, building end products that are known for their reliability, scalability, and cost. 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, complex digital power trees, and drive system trades for architecture decisions - Perform schematic capture, layout, and bring-up on a variety of different digital systems including FPGAs, microcontrollers, and their associated peripherals - Collaborate across hardware and software teams with RF engineers, antenna engineers, FPGA engineers, and firmware engineers to optimize system performance and overall design - Test prototypes and assess performance in the lab and in the field - Work with production teams to make testable and manufacturable products that we can integrate in-house Basic Qualifications: - 5-7+ years of professional experience in electrical design - Proficient in high-density/high-speed design (including FPGAs, high speed data converters, SerDes, 10/100 GigE, networking, JESD204C) - Proficient in schematic capture and good 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) Preferred Qualifications: - 5+ years of experience designing high-speed mixed-signal electronics and complex multilayer PCBs for FPGA- or processor-based systems - Strong expertise in high-speed interfaces and networking technologies such as multi-gigabit SerDes, DDR, JESD204B/C, and 10/100G Ethernet - Deep understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC mitigation, PCB stack-up definition, and high-performance board layout practices - Proven experience leading hardware development from architecture and prototype bring-up through validation, manufacturing, and production ramp - Hands-on experience debugging complex hardware systems using advanced lab instrumentation and driving root-cause analysis across board and system levels - Ability to lead cross-functional technical efforts, mentor junior engineers, and make sound engineering tradeoffs in fast-paced development environments Additional Requirements: - This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment. While the clearance may not be immediately necessary upon hire, we encourage you to initiate the application process promptly upon accepting this offer. Your ability to secure the necessary clearance is essential for fulfilling key responsibilities of the role. Should you be unable to obtain it, Northwood Space reserves the right to modify or terminate your employment to align with operational needs. - Must be willing to work extended h