Hardware Team Lead

Ramon.Space; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Hardware & Spacecraft Integration Team Lead to spearhead the development of cutting-edge hardware solutions for satellite communication systems. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary team to design, develop, and implement advanced hardware that ensures high reliability and performance in space applications. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in hardware development for embedded systems, along with a strong understanding of RF and digital design principles. Join a pioneering team in the satellite communication industry and contribute to shaping the future of space technology.

Benefits

Flexible Hybrid Working Model

Professional Growth Opportunities

Collaborative Work Environment

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in board design for embedded systems.
• Strong knowledge of hardware architecture and design patterns.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary hardware development.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and optimization of hardware for satellite communication.
• Conduct testing and validation of hardware for space environments.
• Collaborate with software engineers for hardware integration.

Skills

Hardware Development

Embedded Systems

Digital Hardware Design

Signal Integrity

Power Integrity

PCB Design

RF Design

Agile Development

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Schematic Capture Tools

PCB Layout Tools

Xilinx Toolchains

Job description

About Ramon.Space

Ramon.Space is making the final frontier possible by bringing Earth-like computing infrastructure to Space.

The company equips satellites with storage, processing, and connectivity capabilities to enable the next generation of space applications and services.

The core is a SW-empowered, low-power, reliable, and durable computing platform, enabling high data rate processing in space.

From small satellites to deep space exploration, Ramon.Space’s computing products ensure that missions are smart, adaptable, and future proof.

Job Summary

Ramon.Space is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to act as a Hardware & Spacecraft Integration Team Lead at our UK based R&D group.

This role is critical for the development of the hardware components that drive our state-of-the-art satellite communication and processing systems and the

way that they integrate with our software stack and our customers spacecrafts.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hardware development for embedded systems and experience in developing high-performance, reliable

hardware for space applications.

As the Hardware & Integration Team Lead, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced hardware solutions managing a

multidisciplinary team, collaborating across the R&D group to ensure the deployment of cutting-edge, reliable, and efficient spaceflight systems.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead the design, development, and optimization of digital hardware solutions for satellite communication payloads and embedded processing systems.

· Take full responsibility of RF, electrical and mechanical specifications, SW-HW low level integration, schematic design, selection of components, layout considerations and NPI hand off.

· Lead analogue and digital board design through all development stages: from definition to implementation, bring-up, qualification, and release.

· Lead mechanical and system HW design through all development stages: from definition to implementation, bring-up, qualification, and release.

· Lead schematic capture, PCB layout, signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC, RF, thermal and dynamic simulation work and validation of hardware designs.

· Lead the collaboration with software and system engineers to integrate hardware components with software and communication systems.

· Conduct comprehensive testing, validation, and verification of hardware to ensure high reliability and performance in space environments.

· Conduct extensive lab work, bring-up and debugging experience from initial engineering modules and prototyping all the way up to production.

· Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware issues in development and deployed systems.

· Maintain thorough documentation of hardware design, development processes, and test results.

· Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in hardware design for space applications.

· Support hardware integration and with new product introduction processes (NPI).

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, or a related field.

· 10+ years experience as a board designer of complex embedded systems, preferably for space or mil-grade applications.

· Proven experience in hardware design and development for embedded systems, preferably in satellite communication or for space applications.

· Proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary HW development.

· Strong knowledge of hardware architecture, design patterns, and development methodologies.

· Experience with high-speed digital design, high-speed signal integrity (JESD204C.1, JESD79-4D), and power integrity (for high current low power delivery networks) principles, simulation work and debug lab work.

· Strong understanding of the interactions between electronics, firmware (FW), and software (SW) aspects in creating accurate system architecture.

· Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools for multi-layer PCB design, via structure and reliability trade-offs.

· Strong understanding of working with multiple R&D disciplines such as RTL (FPGA/CPLD), FW, SW, Validation, NPI and Procurement.

· Experience with agile development methodologies.

Advantages

· Familiarity with radiation-hardened component selection and design practices for space applications.

· Experience with embedded systems hardware verification and validation processes for spaceflight.

· Knowledge of digital communication principles and satellite communication protocols.

· Proven knowledge in high-speed design (28Gbps and above)

· Experience with RF frontend design.

· Experience with mechanical design.

· Understanding of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) principles and their implications in the design.

· Experience with system-level design and integration.

· Familiarity with 5G waveform, DVB-S2X, CCSDS modems.

· Experience with new board bring-up and building of a BSP.

· Experience with Xilinx toolchains and ecosystems.

· Experience in executing a European Space Agency (ESA) lead project.

· Experience working with and managing subcontractors.

Benefits

· Competitive salary and benefits package.

· Flexible hybrid working model with opportunities for remote work.

· Collaborative and innovative work environment.

· Opportunities for professional growth and development.

· Be part of a pioneering team in the satellite communication industry.

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