About the role#
Northwood is looking for an Electrical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support the development of high-speed printed circuit boards for our digital backend. This backend helps our antenna system meet high-rate processing needs. You will join our hardware team to work on projects that prioritize reliability and scalability. You will be involved in the full lifecycle of high-speed PCB design, from initial concepts to final testing.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the design of PCBs for high-speed digital communication systems, including RF and mixed-signal components.
- Support the layout and setup of FPGAs, microcontrollers, and related peripherals.
- Collaborate with RF, antenna, and DSP/FPGA engineers to improve system performance.
- Contribute to schematic design, layout, board bring-up, and validation.
- Work with suppliers to optimize component selection for performance and cost.
- Test prototypes and evaluate performance in the lab and real-world environments.
- Analyze system performance to help guide future improvements.
What you'll need#
- Currently working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Coursework or project experience related to PCB design, digital communication systems, or high-speed data transfer.
- Familiarity with PCB design tools like Altium or Cadence.
- Understanding of PCB materials, signal integrity, and high-speed communication interfaces.
- An interest in learning about low-noise design and EMI/EMC reduction techniques.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Skills in soldering, PCB rework, or programming in C, C++, or Python are a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Eligibility: To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
About Northwood
Northwood operates within the defense and space manufacturing sector. The company maintains its headquarters in Los Angeles, California. It currently employs 175 people. This organization is privately held.
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