Sub System Lead Engineer

Capgemini Engineering; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a skilled engineer for On-board Data Handling roles. The candidate will evaluate mission requirements, define system architectures, and deliver technical solutions while managing project schedules and budgets. With several years of experience in FPGA design and digital board-level creation, excellent communication skills are essential. The role requires on-site work initially, transitioning to a more flexible schedule after three months. Join a collaborative project team that values technical expertise and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experience on On-board Data Handling Products including system level design in the satellite industry.
• Several years experience of FPGA design using VHDL.
• Experience in digital board level design and fault finding during tests.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate mission requirements and generate verification plans.
• Define sub-system architecture and interfaces.
• Deliver all aspects of the defined package of work.

Skills

Experience with On-board Data Handling Products

FPGA design using VHDL

Digital board-level design

Presentation of technical material

Good understanding of OBDH systems

Knowledge of Digital Design Software and Simulation tools

Excellent inter-personal skills

Tools

Lab Test Equipment

Job description

On site 4-5 days for first 3 months then relaxed

Key Tasks

• Evaluation of mission requirements, derive subsystem requirements, and generate verification plans.
• Define OBDH sub-system architecture and interfaces to other sub systems with internal/external products including trade offs.
• Responsible for delivery of all aspects of the defined/delegated package of work including Technical Solution, Budget and Schedule via interaction with other product owners.
• Work closely in a core project team, providing technical support to project managers, suppliers, and customers with regular interactions/reporting.
• Interaction with other product owners to delivery for the products to Project.
• Interaction with internal/external customers and presentations at peer reviews and/or project milestone reviews.
• Generation of appropriate technical documentation (including design, development and verification plans, interfaces, build instructions assembly & test procedures, reports and technical descriptions etc.) and/or project level documentation.
• Update existing FPGA designs, and create new FPGA IP cores against the mission requirements to support the technical solution.
• Managing engineering updates to heritage designs and/or development of digital circuits for future missions for OBDH products.
• Providing input into bids for future contracts.

Experience

• Experience on On-boards Data Handling Products including system level design in either the satellite industry or equivalent.
• Several years experience of FPGA design using VHDL.
• Several years experience of hands-on digital board level design, manufacturing experience, and fault finding during tests.
• Great experience on presentation and discussion of technical material to/with a technical audience is essential.

Knowledge & Skills

• Good understanding of OBDH systems.
• Knowledge of FPGAs.
• Knowledge of Digital Design Software and Simulation tools.
• Knowledge of Lab Test Equipment.
• Excellent inter-personal skills - both written and oral communications; ability to interface with customers and technical representatives.
• Highly organised with clear communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Flexible & adaptable to changing priorities with good planning skills.
• Ability to work simultaneously on a variety of projects.