Senior FPGA Engineer

Overview

In this role you will lead the On-board Data Handling (OBDH) subsystem across satellite missions, from concept through to launch and operational life. You will work within the core mission team, generating technically robust OBDH solutions and coordinating with multiple disciplines. You’ll own system requirements, trade-offs, and verification, shaping the spacecraft’s data handling capabilities. This is a cradle-to-grave opportunity at a space-focused company with a fast-paced environment.

Pay / Benefits

• 32 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Private Medical & International Travel Insurance
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Share Incentive Plan
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Shared Parental Pay

Responsibilities

• Act as OBDH Subsystem Lead and Work Package Manager in Space Projects
• Translate spacecraft requirements to the OBDH system and ensure delivery
• Manage and verify OBDH requirements and system ownership
• Perform system/subsystem interfacing and trade-offs
• Guide design engineers and oversee technical solutions
• Plan and deliver OBDH work packages including budget and schedule
• Interface with internal and external customers
• Author technical documents (interface FMEA, test/verification plans, procedures)
• Make minor circuit design updates (obsolescence, improvements, ECN)
• Design, implement and verify FPGAs in VHDL
• Support product development as needed
• Define typical OBDH equipment (OBDH Computer, Data Recorder, Payload Interface Unit)

Key requirements

• 5+ years of OBDH system engineering experience in a systems/OBDH electronics role
• Experience in Space or Aerospace is preferred but not essential
• Strong understanding of digital electronics and FPGA in VHDL
• Experience with schematic capture and simulation tools (e.g., Mentor Graphics, OrCAD PSPICE)
• Customer interfacing and ability to manage a work package with budget and schedule
• Excellent communication, organisation, and prioritisation skills
• Creative problem solving and adaptability to changing priorities
• Ability to work on multiple projects and under pressure
• Good MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Be able to demonstrate company mindsets and behaviours (accountability, delivery, communication, self-management, teamwork)

• Excellent written and oral communication
• Interpersonal skills for customer interfacing
• Well-organised with strong prioritisation
• FPGA design in VHDL
• Digital electronics
• Schematic capture and simulation tools (Mentor Graphics, OrCAD PSPICE)

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