Head of FPGA Engineering
NorthwoodTorrance, California, United States
Posted January 26, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Northwood, founded in 2022 by Bridgit Mendler, Griffin Cleverly, and Shaurya Luthra, is dedicated to expanding access to space through the development of an advanced ground network using phased array technology. This innovative solution aims to enhance connectivity and resilience for satellite operations, with plans for initial deployments in 2025.
Job Description
Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company that is looking for a Head of FPGA Engineering to execute on their ambitious digital roadmap to connect Earth and space.
Requirements
- 7-10+ years of professional experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage teams and lead complex projects
- Experience working on FPGA SoCs like Zynq or similar
- Experience with FPGA build systems and automated testing
- Experience with DSP and/or networking on FPGA
- Expert in SystemVerilog
- Proficient in Python
- Strong work ethic and drive to succeed
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced and demanding start-up atmosphere
- Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed