Sub-System Lead Engineer

Sub-System Lead Engineer | Spacecraft | Guildford | On-site | Competitive salary & package We are seeking a Design Engineer with strong FPGA, VHDL and digital board level design experience to lead on sub systems design and integration of various modules into space / satellite systems.   Key Purpose Of Job The Sub-system design engineer role involves owning a mission technical solution, design, and integration of various modules into the satellite. Key Tasks Understand the mission requirements and then derive sub-system requirements Define the OBDH (on board data handling) sub-system architecture and interfaces to other sub-systems Update existing FPGA designs, and create new FPGA IP cores, against the mission requirements Generation of appropriate design documentation Work closely in a core project team, providing technical support to project managers, suppliers, and customers Responsible for the delivery of all aspects of the defined/delegated package of work which includes, Technical Solution, Budget and ScheduleExperience 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 designKnowledge & Skills Knowledge of FPGAs Knowledge of Lab Test Equipment Excellent communication skills Commitment to deliver to challenging schedules Good inter-personal skills Organised approach Good planning skillsBenefits Highly competitive Salary Flexible working policies 32 days annual leave + BH Annual Company Bonus Scheme Up to 8% employer pension contribution Life Assurance (6X salary) Private Health Care Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes