Digital Electronics & Verification Engineer

Expleo is a leading Global Engineering Services Provider with UK presence in 10 locations.  We are seeking a Digital Electronics & Verification Engineer to work on Satellite Electronics architectures.  As a successful Digital Electronics and Verification Engineer you will be expected to establish and implement a robust spacecraft data handling platform to support Functional Avionics (FA) effectively.  You will be tasked with electrical engineering responsibilities associated with various System Components, commonly referred to as "Equipment," including:

• On-Board Computer (OBC)
• Remote Interface Unit (RIU)
• Mass Memory & Formatting Unit (MMFU)
• Other digital equipment as required, such as Instrument Control Unit (ICU) or Authenticating Unit (AU), among others.

This role necessitates expertise in digital engineering and spacecraft operations as a minimum requirement. The Digital Engineer is responsible for defining the aforementioned components in alignment with mission requirements, electrical and software architecture, maintaining them throughout the project lifecycle.

We are looking for energetic and driven engineers with broad expertise, however of particular interest would be candidates with (in order of priority) space, aerospace or military experience.

This role represents a great opportunity to work on cutting edge satellite programmes.  Valued attributes are a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for engineering with an attention to detail, combined with a thorough, methodical approach to problem solving.

• Assume central responsibility for the work package “On-board Data Handling” (OBDH) and oversee the delivery of related items (hardware, models, firmware, documentation) in space programs from preliminary design through detailed definition, manufacturing, verification, and in‑service support
• Act as the primary point of contact for all OBDH subjects with the customer, suppliers, and the project team.
• Define the OBDH subsystem in collaboration with Avionics/Functional engineering, including:
  • Analysis of customer and mission requirements
  • Cascade of requirements to functional chains and subsystems
  • Definition of functional and electrical OBDH architectures
  • Analysis of system performance and coordination of supporting work packages
• Define OBDH subsystem components such as:
  • On-board Computer (OBC)
  • Remote Interface Unit (RIU)
  • Mass Memory and Formatting Unit (MMFU)
  • Instrument Control Unit (ICU)
  • Other digital equipment as required on a case-by-case basis (e.g., Crypto Units)
• Manage suppliers, including:
  • Co-engineering with suppliers
  • Coordination of relevant design and Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration, and Test (MAIT) activities at the supplier level
  • Support for the supply management team to ensure On Time, On Quality, On Cost (OTOQOC) deliveries of procured items
  • Support for quality assurance regarding OBDH deliveries
• Support system/satellite-level activities, including:
  • Providing inputs to Systems engineering management for OBDH items (Design descriptions, inputs to the Engineering Interface Control Document (EICD), etc.)
  • Supporting relevant operations and Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) activities at the system level
  • Supporting the launch campaign for the purposes of the OBDH
• Contribute to related internal/external Research and Development (R&D) and initiatives for improvements/standardization

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with substantial knowledge in electrical engineering
• Where applicable suitable experience in addition to a lower qualification would be acceptable

• Extensive hardware/software design experience including the implementation, verification, and validation of algorithms in ASICs and FPGAs in collaboration with application developers, etc.
• Stability, ability to work precisely under pressure, international mindset, and a team player

• Project management skills
• Hands-on experience in space on-board data acquisition/handling at the System level
• Extensive experience in early studies and Research and Development (R&D)

• Engineering while adhering to On Time, On Quality, On Cost (OTOQOC) principles

• Ability and willingness to travel to and work on the clients Stevenage site 5 days per week

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges 
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects 
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses 
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. 

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive