Senior Electrical Engineer (Systems) - Space Tech

Northwood; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 122,400 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Comprehensive medical coverage

Retirement savings plans

Flexible time off

Job summary

Northwood Space is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Systems) to drive the definition and architecture of digital compute and power electronics. You will shape how RF, mixed-signal, and multi-layer PCB subsystems meet high-rate processing needs in diverse deployments.

You will lead hardware teams across RF, FPGA, firmware, and software to optimize system performance and guide prototype bring-up, validation, and production ramp. A strong background in high-speed digital design is essential.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in electrical design at system/architecture level.
• Proficient with high-density, high-speed design including FPGAs and SerDes.
• Strong schematic capture and PCB layout skills.
• Experience with EMI/EMC troubleshooting and board stack-up development.
• Experience across full product lifecycle from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Own electrical architecture and system-level design for high-speed digital systems.
• Define system-level architecture for multi-gigabit networking and power trees.
• Direct schematic capture, layout, and bring-up for digital systems (FPGAs, MCUs, peripherals).
• Collaborate with RF, antenna, FPGA, and firmware teams to optimize performance.
• Lead prototype testing and field performance assessments, manage risk.
• Partner with production to ensure testable, manufacturable architectures.

Skills

System architecture

FPGA design

High-speed SerDes

Multi-layer PCB design

EMI/EMC troubleshooting

Schematic capture

Power electronics

Signal integrity

Team mentorship

Job description

Northwood Space is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Systems) to drive the definition and architecture of digital compute and power electronics. You will shape how RF, mixed-signal, and multi-layer PCB subsystems meet high-rate processing needs in diverse deployments.

You will lead hardware teams across RF, FPGA, firmware, and software to optimize system performance and guide prototype bring-up, validation, and production ramp. A strong background in high-speed digital design is essential.