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DSP Firmware Engineer (Space Industry)

Matchtech
Posted a month ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 1PX

Salary

£50,000 - £70,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a leader in the space sector, is seeking a DSP Firmware Engineer for a permanent position focused on space telecommunication payloads, instruments, and sensors.
  • The role requires a university degree in an analytical or quantitative discipline and experience in signal processing design and implementation.
  • Candidates should have proficiency in C/C++ coding for SoC cores or vector processors, with experience in VHDL or Verilog being advantageous.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of £60,000 to £70,000, depending on experience, with a preference for candidates who have experience leading design teams.
  • If you are passionate about advancing space technology and inspiring future generations, we encourage you to apply.


Our client, a leader in the space sector, is currently seeking a DSP Firmware Engineer to join their team. This permanent position offers the chance to work on pioneering space telecommunication payloads, instruments, and sensors as part of a dynamic and innovative team.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers developing space telecommunication payloads, instruments, and sensors
  • Designing, simulating and implementing digital signal processing algorithms for telecoms and sensing applications
  • Producing firmware design concepts based on inputs ranging from formal ICD & requirements to a wish list of desired functionalities in a 'blank sheet' system
  • Producing formal firmware requirements where necessary
  • Troubleshooting hardware and software for space missions
  • Maintaining and extending existing products


Job Requirements:

  • University degree in an analytical or quantitative discipline (Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or similar)
  • Experience in signal processing design and implementation
  • Design and simulation of multirate signal processing algorithms
  • Proficiency in C/C++ coding for SoC cores and/or vector processors
  • Experience with VHDL or Verilog
  • Experience implementing signal processing algorithms on modern AMD/Xilinx SoCs is highly desirable
  • Understanding of formal configuration control methods
  • Experience leading design teams is desirable
  • Familiarity with 5G/LTE radio stacks desirable
  • Familiarity with radiation mitigation design techniques is desirable


If you are passionate about expanding our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's innovative team in the space sector.

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