VHDL Design Engineer

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking an Electrical Shift Engineer for FPGA design using VHDL. The role involves designing, implementing, and verifying FPGA designs, managing project deliverables, and ensuring effective communication within the team. Ideal candidates will have several years of relevant experience and a commitment to meeting challenging schedules. This is a full-time position focused on engineering and information technology.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in FPGA design.
• Experience of system-level debug and test.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and simulate FPGA designs in VHDL.
• Translate mission requirements into FPGA implementation.
• Perform simulation, synthesis, and timing analysis to verify functionality.

Skills

FPGA design

VHDL

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning skills

Tools

Lab Test Equipment

Job description

Electrical Shift Engineer – Critical Engineering

The design engineer will design, implement, and verify FPGA designs using VHDL.

Reports To: OBDH Team Leader

Key Purpose of Job

The design engineer will design, implement, and verify FPGA designs using VHDL.

Key Tasks

• Design, develop, and simulate FPGA designs in VHDL
• Take mission requirements and translate down to FPGA implementation
• Perform simulation, synthesis and timing analysis to verify functionality and performance
• Create testbenches for functional verification
• Generate appropriate design documentation
• Work closely in a core project team
• Responsible for the delivery of all aspects of the defined/delegated package of work, which includes Technical Solution, Budget and Schedule

PERSON SPECIFICATION (essential requirements)

• Several years of experience of FPGA design
• Experience of system level debug and test

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of FPGA design in VHDL
• Knowledge of Lab Test Equipment
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to deliver to challenging schedules
• Good interpersonal skills
• Organised approach
• Good planning skills

Additional Responsibilities

• Involvement in SSTL peer reviews

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing