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OBDH Sub-System Lead Engineer

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Guildford

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Job Description

OBDH (On-board Data Handling) Sub-System Lead Engineer
 
We are seeking an electronics engineer from the space sector who has experience of Several years experience of FPGA design using VHDL along with OBDH (On-board Data Handling) systems for spacecraft
 
Key Purpose Of Job

An exciting opportunity to make a difference and deliver highly innovative On-board Data Handling (OBDH) solutions for spacecraft missions. This role has responsibility for undertaking the design, analysis, development, verification and delivery of OBDH systems into the mission, including but not limited to on board computer, data recorders, payload interface units and associated test hardware.
You will be involved on a mission right from concept through to launch, commissioning and operational life; a true cradle to grave experience and will give you the chance to see your work in Space in a rapid timescale! This key role will often sit within the core team of a satellite mission interacting with other technical leads across multiple disciplines to generate the technical solutions for innovative projectsKey Tasks

Primary role will be OBDH sub-system role working with project core team and/or product owners within the matrix structure with projects - Typical duties include:

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 the delivery of all aspects of the defined/delegated package of work which includes, 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
In addition to the primary role, other responsibilities could include:
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
PERSON SPECIFICATION (essential requirements)
Qualification

BTEC/Degree in Electrical EngineeringExperience

Experience of On-boards Data Handing 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 essentialKnowledge & 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 projectsBenefits

Highly competitive Salary dependent on experience
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

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