Sub System Design Lead
Permanent
On site 4-5 days for first 3 months then relaxed
£60,000 - £65,000
Key Tasks
Primary role will be OBDH sub-system role working with project core team and/or product owners within the SSTL 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.
Experience
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 essential.
Knowledge & Skills Good understanding of OBDH systems Knowledge of FPGAs. Knowledge of Digital Design Software and Simulation toolsKnowledge 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.