About Northwood:
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.
Role:
Northwood is looking for an Electrical Engineering Intern during Summer 2027 to support the development of high-speed printed circuit boards (PCBs) for our digital backend. This backend enables our antenna system to meet high-rate processing needs across a variety of deployment environments. As part of our hardware team, you’ll contribute to projects that prioritize reliability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness in engineering. In this role, you’ll work on various aspects of high-speed PCB design, from concept through prototyping and testing.
Responsibilities:
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Assist in the design of PCBs for high-speed digital communication systems, including RF and mixed-signal components
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Support the layout and setup of FPGAs, microcontrollers, and related peripherals
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Collaborate with RF, antenna, and DSP/FPGA engineers to enhance system performance and design
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Contribute to schematic design and layout, as well as board bring-up and validation
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Work alongside suppliers to help optimize component selection for performance and cost
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Test prototypes and evaluate performance both in the lab and in real-world environments
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Participate in analyzing system performance to guide future improvements
