Lead RTL Design Engineer Space-Based 5G Communications Location: Southampton, UK (Hybrid) Package: Competitive base salary equity pension private medical A well-funded, fast-growing deep-tech company is developing high-performance signal processing technology for deployment onboard satellites. They are looking to appoint a Lead FPGA Design Engineer to take a central role in shaping and delivering complex RTL designs for FPGA (and ASIC) targets. This is a senior, hands-on role where technical excellence and delivery ownership go hand in hand. The successful candidate will lead key projects, mentor junior engineers, and drive the development of optimised, production-ready IP for advanced Layer 1 systems. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-calibre team working at the forefront of next-generation satellite communications, with significant scope to influence both product direction and engineering methodology. What theyre looking for: Extensive experience developing complex digital designs in Verilog or SystemVerilog Strong track record delivering high-throughput FPGA or ASIC IP, ideally in signal processing or comms applications Expertise in simulation, synthesis, timing optimisation, and lab-based validation Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools and UVM-based verification Ability to lead projects, define architecture, and support junior engineers Comfortable collaborating across hardware, software, and systems disciplines Space or satellite comms experience is not essentialbut curiosity and a builders mindset are highly valued Why consider this opportunity? Join a collaborative, low-bureaucracy environment where your technical input has real impact Help build mission-critical technology powering global communications from space Take on a high-trust role with strong influence over architecture and engineering direction Enjoy a competitive salary, meaningful equity, and a supportive hybrid work setup Excellent benefits including private healthcare and pension Interested? Please apply with your CV or get in touch to arrange a confidential discussion.