Digital Hardware Design Engineer (Space Industry)

MDA Space; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the space sector is seeking a talented Digital Hardware Design Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves developing cutting-edge satellite telecommunication payloads and leading a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic environment. With a focus on advanced space sensors and communication technologies, you'll have the opportunity to push boundaries and explore new frontiers in the space economy. If you're passionate about hardware design and eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years in hardware product design, focusing on FPGA and ASIC.
• Hands-on experience with high-speed, multi-layer PCB design.

Responsibilities

• Develop FPGA/ASIC-based satellite telecommunication payloads.
• Manage hardware product development lifecycle from design to testing.

Skills

FPGA/ASIC design

Circuit design

PCB design

Firmware integration

High-speed PCB design

Scripting (Tcl/Python/Perl)

Tools

LTSpice

Allegro

ADS

Hyperlynx

HFSS

CST

Job description

Digital Hardware Design Engineer (Space Industry)

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Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. With a 55-year+ history of world firsts and over 450 missions, MDA Space specializes in robotics, satellite systems, Geointelligence, and space exploration. Our team of more than 3,000 experts across Canada, the US, and the UK leverages extensive experience and engineering excellence to turn ambitious visions into reality.

Are you ready to advance your career in the emerging space economy? We are seeking a Digital Hardware Design Engineer.

Our UK operations collaborate with leading space industrial players, focusing on developing advanced space sensors and communication technologies. As we expand internationally, we seek innovative team members to help us explore new frontiers.

Responsibilities

• Develop FPGA/ASIC-based satellite telecommunication payloads, instruments, and sensors within a multidisciplinary team
• Lead and mentor hardware engineering team members
• Manage hardware product development lifecycle, including specification, design, and testing
• Integrate SoC IP and firmware
• Design detailed circuits, including schematic capture, component selection, and simulation
• Conduct engineering analyses and documentation (e.g., reliability, radiation, EMI/EMC)
• Support system integration, testing, validation, and qualification
• Oversee PCB layout design, coordinating with in-house and third-party teams
• Prepare prototypes and manufacturing packages for production

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 5-8+ years in hardware product design
• Hands-on experience with AMD SoC and FPGA design, including firmware integration
• Design of complex, high-speed, multi-layer PCBs (10+ layers)
• Proficiency with circuit and PCB design/simulation tools (e.g., LTSpice, Allegro, ADS, Hyperlynx, HFSS, CST)
• Experience with FPGA design using Verilog/VHDL
• Additional advantageous skills include:
• High-reliability design (space, military, automotive)
• RF circuit design
• Design for mass manufacturing
• DC/DC power supply design
• Knowledge of environmental, thermal, safety, EMI/EMC standards
• Scripting skills in Tcl/Python/Perl

We value purpose-driven, collaborative, and passionate individuals. Join #TeamMDA to innovate and push boundaries in space exploration. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment. We provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

Additional Information

Employment type: Full-time
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing