FPGA Engineer

Overview

At Cesium Astro
, 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, Cesium Astro is the place for you.

This role is for an FPGA Engineer, working closely with our engineers on FPGA circuits and systems through all phases of the development process. Key focus areas include design, verification, testing, and deployment at the HDL level, including development of relevant support software.

• Work closely with engineers on FPGA circuits and systems.
• Design, verify, test, and deploy FPGA solutions at HDL level.
• Develop support software for FPGA solutions.

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics from an accredited university.
• Experience implementing FPGA systems at HDL level.
• Good knowledge of VHDL or Verilog.
• Programming experience using Python.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Understanding of basic digital communications and DSP.
• Experience with system development tools such as Xilinx Vivado or similar embedded FPGA development environment, including digital simulation tools.
• Practical experience designing and building FPGA systems.
• Experience using GIT or similar revision control system.

Entry level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom.

Cesium Astro 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.

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