FPGA Engineer I

CesiumAstro•Milton Keynes, ENG MK6, GB• Contract

Posted 2 days ago• Avionics

Job Description

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

In this position, you will work closely with CesiumAstro engineers on FPGA circuits and systems through all phases of the development process. Areas of focus will include design, verification, testing, and deployment at the HDL level, including the development of relevant support software.

The ideal candidate will have some experience of FPGA hardware and embedded systems design, and have an interest in DSP and communications technology.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics from an accredited university.

Experience of the implementation of FPGA systems at the HDL level.

Good knowledge of VHDL or Verilog.

Programming experience using Python.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

An understanding of basic digital communications and DSP.

Use of system development tools such as Xilinx Vivado or similar embedded FPGA development environment, including digital simulation tools.

Practical experience designing and building FPGA systems.

Use of GIT or similar revision control system.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Please be aware that many roles will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including new starter’s nationality, any previous or dual nationalities held, place of birth and country of residence may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.