Senior VLSI Design Engineer

MDA Space; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space technology firm in the United Kingdom seeks a VLSI Engineer to join a dynamic modem design team. The role involves developing digital modules and collaborating on advanced signal processing projects. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and have at least 5 years of VLSI engineering experience. Strong collaboration and effective communication skills are essential. The position offers a great opportunity for those with a passion for innovation in technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in VLSI engineering.
• Knowledge of full ASIC/VLSI chip-design flow and toolchain required.

Responsibilities

• Develop digital modules from concept to implementation meeting design requirements.
• Collaborate on advanced signal processing cores and solutions.
• Integrate subsystems into the design environment.

Skills

VLSI engineering

Digital signal processing

Team collaboration

Self-learning

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ASIC/VLSI design tools

Job description

About Mda Space

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The global MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. For more information, visit www.mda.space. Our Sat Connect IC business unit, a division of our Satellite Systems business is a leading provider of ASICs, software, multibeam electronically steered antennas, and complete systems for communication satellites, as well as ground and airborne terminals. Located in Israel, the UK, Bulgaria, and the US, we are a technology leader in satellite communication.

Job Description

Be part of a dynamic and motivated modem VLSI design team. Take part in a complex SOC VLSI chip-design activities with major focus on advanced digital signal processing and modem subsystem development, covering architectural, front-end design, verification and physical-design aspects.

• VLSI development of digital modules from concept to final implementation, meeting physical design entry requirements
• Be part of a multi-team developing advanced signal processing cores and subsystem solution
• In charge of adjusting, deploying and integrating the subsystem into company design environment

Required Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field from a major academic institute
• +5 years in VLSI engineering
• Substantial knowledge and experience in the full ASIC/VLSI chip-design flow and tool chainn
• RTL coding, verification, PD aware synthesis and STA
• VLSI architecting experience
• Good understanding of signal processing and modem architecture and design experience – Major advantage
• Self-learning capabilities, adapt to changes and study new technical fields
• Effective teamwork, collaboration and mission leadership skills
• Company internal and external communication skills – both verbal and written

Equal Opportunity Statement

MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

Accommodations

MDA Space is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.