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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior FPGA Engineer - **Company:** Surrey Satellite Technology Limited - **Location:** Guildford, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Digital Electronics, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Microsoft Office, OrCAD, Microsoft PowerPoint, Schematic Capture, Simulation Software, Software Requirements Analysis, Subsystems, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Data Processing, Pspice, Mentor Graphics - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/senior-fpga-engineer/surrey-satellite-technology-ltd-sstl-job107814593 ## About the Role Previous Experience 5 years plus OBDH System Engineering experience in a systems / OBDH electronics role, ideally in the Space or Aerospace industries but not essential Qualifications Knowledge & Skills * BTEC / Degree in Electronics or equivalent * Good understanding of digital electronics * Knowledge of FPGA design in VHDL * Knowledge of Lab Test Equipment * Recent experience with schematic capture and simulation software (ie/ Mentor Graphics, OrCAD PSPICE, etc.) * Self-motivated and able to manage a package of work * Excellent inter-personal skills - both written and oral communications; ability to interface with customers and technical representatives * Good organisation skills and able to prioritise own workload * Creative problem solving * Flexible & adaptable to changing priorities * Ability to work simultaneously on a variety of projects * Ability to work under pressure * Good attention to detail * Good MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint particularly) * Able to demonstrate company mindsets and behaviours; Be accountable, Drive & delivery, Communicate effectively, Self-manage effectively, Work as one team ## Description This role is an exciting opportunity to join the On-Board Data Handling team. 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 * Act as OBDH Subsystem Lead and Work Package Manager in Space Projects * Identification and flow-down of spacecraft system requirements to the spacecraft OBDH system * Delivery of a OBDH system solution that meets these requirements with defined company processes * Management and verification of these requirements * Ownership of the OBDH system and all aspects feeding into and of it * System / subsystem level interfacing and trade-offs * Manage the technical solution, supporting design engineers * Management and delivery of satellite OBDH systems work packages including budget and schedule * Interface with internal and external customers * Authoring of technical documents (including interface level FMEA, development/test/verification plans, procedures and technical descriptions) * Minor updates to circuit designs (changing obsolete parts, incremental performance improvements, ECN generations, etc) * Design, implementation and verification of FPGA's in VHDL * Support product development if required * Typical OBDH System Equipment in a spacecraft defined as follows: On-board Computer, Data Recorder, and Payload Interface Unit ## Related Videos - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Develop on Windows, Deploy on Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1600-develop-on-windows-deploy-on-red-hat-enterprise-linux) - [How to Domain Model – An example from manufacturing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/742-how-to-domain-model-an-example-from-manufacturing) - [Data-Oriented Programming - Version 1.1](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1634-data-oriented-programming-version-1-1) ## Related Articles - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)