Divisional Manager - Defence & Security @ CBSbutler
Location: Chelmsford, Essex (4 days p/w in office)
Space Imaging is expanding its portfolio of projects to develop Front End Electronics (FEE) systems for space applications, including CMOS detectors, FEE, FPGA (VHDL), and Microprocessors. These systems require high-quality FPGA designs for long-term space missions.
We seek a multidisciplinary team member with experience in FPGA design, verification, and development, using tools like Microchip Libero and Xilinx Vivado, with a focus on space-grade reliability.
Responsibilities
* Design, verify, and maintain FPGA systems in VHDL
* Develop self-checking test benches and perform simulations
* Ensure timing accuracy using constraints and analysis
* Estimate project timelines and define tasks
* Document requirements, designs, and test procedures
* Utilize electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
* Manage FPGA lifecycle from development to deployment, collaborating with software and electronics teams
Preferred Skills & Experience
* 3+ years FPGA design experience in VHDL
* Experience with spaceflight, aerospace, or defense projects
* Knowledge of ECSS standards
* High-speed transceiver interfaces and radiation-hardened FPGA design techniques
* Experience with SpaceWire, RMAP/CCSDS protocols, and image processing
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Engineering, Manufacturing, and Science
* Industries: Defense, Space Manufacturing, Aerospace, Electronics
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