Digital Hardware Design Engineer (Space Industry)

MDA Space; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the space industry seeks a Digital Hardware Design Engineer to join their UK team. The role involves developing advanced satellite systems and communication technologies, requiring significant experience in hardware design and FPGA integration. The company offers competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Private healthcare

Disability and life insurance

Pension plans

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years in hardware product design.
• Hands-on experience with AMD SoCs/FPGAs.
• Proficiency with circuit and PCB design tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop FPGA/ASIC-based satellite telecommunication payloads.
• Lead and mentor hardware engineering team members.
• Manage hardware product development lifecycle.

Skills

Hardware product design

FPGA design

Circuit design

PCB design

Firmware integration

Scripting skills

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 over 55 years of experience and more than 450 missions, MDA Space specializes in robotics, satellite systems, and Geointelligence. Our team of over 3,400 experts across Canada, the US, and the UK is committed to turning innovative visions into reality, leveraging extensive experience and engineering excellence.

We are looking for a Digital Hardware Design Engineer to join our team. Our UK operations support European customers and focus on developing advanced space sensors and communication technologies. As we expand, we seek ambitious professionals to help us push the boundaries of space exploration.

Responsibilities

• Develop FPGA/ASIC-based satellite telecommunication payloads, instruments, and sensors as part of 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 such as derating, reliability, radiation, EMI/EMC, and power budgeting
• Support hardware/software/system integration, testing, validation, and qualification
• Coordinate PCB layout design with internal and third-party teams
• Deliver prototypes and manufacturing packages

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 5-8+ years in hardware product design
• Hands-on experience with AMD SoCs/FPGAs and firmware integration
• Design of high-speed, complex, 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 design
• Mass manufacturing design
• DC/DC power supply design
• Knowledge of environmental, thermal, safety, EMI/EMC standards
• Practical scripting skills (Tcl, Python, Perl)

Additional Information

We foster a diverse, inclusive environment and are committed to equal opportunity employment. We conduct BPSS screening, including right to work, identity verification, criminal record check, employment history, and references.

Our benefits include competitive compensation, private healthcare, disability and life insurance, pension plans, and a hybrid work model for better work/life balance.