Sub-System Lead Engineer
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd..com
Office
Guildford, United Kingdom
Full Time
Reports To Obdh Team Leader
Key Purpose Of Job
The Sub-system design engineer role involves owning a mission technical solution, design, and integration of various modules into the satellite.
Key Tasks
- Understand the mission requirements and then derive sub-system requirements.
- Define the OBDH sub-system architecture and interfaces to other sub-systems.
- Update existing FPGA designs, and create new FPGA IP cores, against the mission requirements.
- Generation of appropriate design documentation.
- Work closely in a core project team, providing technical support to project managers, suppliers, and customers.
- Responsible for the delivery of all aspects of the defined/delegated package of work which includes, Technical Solution, Budget and Schedule.
PERSON SPECIFICATION (essential requirements)
Experience
- Experience of system level design in either the satellite industry or equivalent.
- Several years experience of FPGA design using VHDL.
- Several years experience of digital board level design.
Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge of FPGAs.
- Knowledge of Lab Test Equipment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Commitment to deliver to challenging schedules.
- Good inter-personal skills.
- Organised approach.
- Good planning skills.
Additional Responsibilities
- Involvement in SSTL peer reviews.
Sub-System Lead Engineer
Office
Guildford, United Kingdom
Full Time
October 10, 2025