Electrical Engineering Intern (2027 Summer Internship)

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:

• 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 enhance system performance and design
• Contribute to schematic design and layout, as well as board bring-up and validation
• Work alongside suppliers to help optimize component selection for performance and cost
• Test prototypes and evaluate performance both in the lab and in real-world environments
• Participate in analyzing system performance to guide future improvements

Basic Qualifications:

• Working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Coursework or projects related to PCB design, digital communication systems, or high-speed data transfer
• Familiarity with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence) and understanding of PCB layout
• Interest in learning about low-noise design and EMI/EMC reduction techniques
• Basic understanding of PCB materials, signal integrity, and high-speed communication interfaces
• Skills in soldering and PCB rework are a plus
• Basic programming skills in C, C++, or Python are a plus
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Eagerness to work in a fast-paced startup environment and to learn from experienced engineers

Additional Information:

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.