Senior / Principal FPGA Engineer – Space Imaging

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Chelmsford is seeking an FPGA Engineer to develop high-quality designs for space applications. The role involves working in a multi-disciplinary team, managing the FPGA lifecycle, and ensuring compliance with high reliability standards. Candidates should have experience in VHDL and FPGA design, along with familiarity with spaceflight protocols and standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years industrial design of FPGA in VHDL.
• Experience with self-checking test benches and simulation.
• End-to-end FPGA development and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality FPGA designs for space applications.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to meet project goals.
• Author documentation including specifications and test reports.

Skills

FPGA Design

VHDL

Functional Verification

Timing Verification

Documentation

Tools

Microchip Libero

Xilinx Vivado

Electronic Test Equipment

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CBSbutler

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Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

• Chelmsford, Essex (4 days p/w in office)

Space Imaging is expanding its portfolio of projects to develop Front End Electronics (FEE) systems for Space applications. The systems will include a CMOS detector, FEE, an FPGA (design code in VHDL), and a Microprocessor (MCU) as a complete system. The new systems require high quality FPGA Designs to operate in Space with high reliability for 5-year long missions or longer.

We are seeking a key individual working in a multi-disciplinary team. Doing so will require acquiring an intimate knowledge of how our current and new devices operate along with the practical ability to write FPGA code and drive new FPGA development for the next generation of FEE products for space. Existing FPGA designs are typically produced using VHDL using Microchip Libero and Xilinx Vivado.

• 3+ years industrial design of FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Arrays) in VHDL language.
• Functional verification using self-checking test benches and simulation.
• Timing verification using timing constraints and analysis.
• To generate accurate estimates and define tasks for FPGA product delivery.
• Authoring required documentation, including requirements specifications, detailed design documents, technical reports, test specifications, user manuals, work instructions, etc.
• Use of electronic test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyser)
• You will be responsible for end-to-end FPGA development, maintenance, and lifecycle to achieve project goals to the required level of quality. You will work closely with Embedded Software, Electronics, and Systems Engineers to architect solutions to meet customer requirements.

Advantageous Skills & Experience: FPGA Engineer

• Previous experience in design for Spaceflight/Aerospace/Defense.
• Working knowledgeable of ECSS standards and development processes.
• High speed (Gigabit) transceiver interfaces.
• FPGA design techniques for high reliability and radiation environments.
• Working knowledge of SpaceWire and RMAP/CCSDS protocols.