Key PurposeOf 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.
Engineers at SSTL have involvement 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 projects
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
* One team approach
Additional responsibilities
* Involvement in SSTL peer reviews.
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