FPGA Engineer
About the role
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 Space is looking for a FPGA Engineer to join our team in Torrance. This person will work on the digital design of our antenna systems, including data transport and signal processing chain. They will be designing, developing, and testing FPGA blocks to provide resilient and reliable communication links for our customers.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and test networking and DSP blocks on FPGAs for high-rate, parallel data processing.
- Lead complex multi-disciplinary projects to push product development from initial design and prototype to shipment and operations.
- Drive system architectures, analyze trades, and scope system requirements.
- Analyze performance data from in-the-field testing to diagnose and fix issues, and provide feedback for product improvements.
Basic Qualifications
- 2-4+ years of professional experience
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field
- Expert in Verilog and SystemVerilog
- Experience with Python
- Experience with DSP and/or networking on FPGA
- Experience with FPGA SoCs
- Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers to debug high-speed FPGA designs
- Onsite in Torrance
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in HLS
- Experience with C++ or Rust
- Experience with high-performance PCBA architecture and design, including use of FPGAs
Additional Information
If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Northwood Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Northwood Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Copied from the listing Northwood Space published, verified 29 Oct 2026.
The application
Your details and CV, then 6 questions (1 written).
- 1.Share a project you're especially proud of and explain what made your contribution meaningful (2-3 sentences or bullet points)Written answer
- 2.What is the earliest date you are available to start this position?Date
- 3.This role requires working in person at our Torrance, CA office five days per week. Does this work for you?Yes or no
- 4.The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). As defined inPick one
- 5.Are you authorized to work in the U.S.?Yes or no
- 6.Will you require sponsorship from Northwood for employment now or in the future (i.e. H1-B visa)Yes or no
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