Lead Electrical Engineer
Lead the development of digital compute and power electronics for advanced communications technology at Northwood Space.
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Last verified on the company career page 1 hour ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Lead electrical system architecture
- Drive electrical design for high-speed digital communication systems
- Perform schematic capture, layout, and bring-up on digital systems
- Collaborate across hardware and software teams
- Test prototypes and assess performance
Must have
- 5+ years of professional experience in electrical design
- Experience running electrical engineering team in high-stakes environments
- Proficient in high-density/high-speed design
- Proficient in schematic capture and good PCB layout design
- Experience with troubleshooting EMI/EMC
- Experience with full product lifecycle
Nice to have
- 5+ years of experience designing high-speed mixed-signal electronics
- Strong expertise in high-speed interfaces and networking technologies
- Deep understanding of signal integrity and power integrity
- Proven experience leading hardware development
- Hands-on experience debugging complex hardware systems
- Ability to lead cross-functional technical efforts
Practical constraints
- Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement.
Joblaze summary
The Lead Electrical Engineer at Northwood Space is responsible for overseeing the design and development of digital compute and power electronics that support high-speed communication systems for satellite missions. This role requires expertise in high-density PCB design, RF and mixed-signal systems, and proficiency with advanced networking technologies. Ideal candidates will have over five years of experience in electrical design and a proven track record of leading engineering teams in complex environments. Northwood emphasizes collaboration across hardware and software teams to ensure reliable and scalable product development.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 7, 2026. Last confirmed on Northwood Space's careers page October 7, 2026.
- FPGA appears in 1.2% of 608 comparable lead other roles in United States; Microcontroller appears in 0.3% of 608 comparable lead other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Lead Electrical Engineer role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: FPGA, High-Speed Digital Communication, Microcontroller, Mixed-Signal, PCB, RF.
- Does Northwood Space sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Northwood Space targets lead candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Lead Electrical Engineer role at Northwood Space.
From the original posting
Role:
Northwood is looking for a Lead 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:
Lead electrical system architecture, providing expertise on compute, networking, and power
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 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+ years of professional experience in electrical design
Experience running electrical engineering team in high-stakes environments
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
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