Satellite Sub-System Lead: FPGA & OBDH Architect

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL); Guildford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading satellite technology company in Guildford is seeking a Sub-System Lead Engineer to own mission technical solutions and design. The role involves defining subsystem architecture, updating FPGA designs, and providing technical support. Candidates should have several years' experience in system level design within the satellite industry and FPGA design using VHDL. Strong communication skills and an organized approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of system level design in either the satellite industry or equivalent.
• Several years experience of FPGA design using VHDL.
• Several years experience of digital board level design.

Responsibilities

• Understand the mission requirements and derive sub-system requirements.
• Define the OBDH sub-system architecture and interfaces.
• Update existing FPGA designs, create new FPGA IP cores.
• Generate appropriate design documentation.
• Provide technical support to project managers, suppliers, and customers.
• Responsible for delivery of technical solution, budget, and schedule.

Skills

System level design experience in satellite industry

FPGA design using VHDL

Digital board level design

Knowledge of FPGAs

Knowledge of Lab Test Equipment

Excellent communication skills

Good inter-personal skills

Organised approach

Good planning skills

Job description

A leading satellite technology company in Guildford is seeking a Sub-System Lead Engineer to own mission technical solutions and design. The role involves defining subsystem architecture, updating FPGA designs, and providing technical support. Candidates should have several years' experience in system level design within the satellite industry and FPGA design using VHDL. Strong communication skills and an organized approach are essential.