FPGA Engineer
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What you'll do
- Defining and owning FPGA architecture across spacecraft platforms and missions
- Translating system and mission needs into clear, robust FPGA design strategies
- Designing high-speed, high-reliability digital systems for payload and platform applications
- Driving architectural decisions across performance, power, and reliability trade-offs
- Establishing design standards, reusable IP, and scalable frameworks across programmes
- Leading the FPGA lifecycle from concept through simulation, verification, and hardware validation
- Shaping verification approaches including simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and fault injection
- Supporting bring-up and optimisation of high-speed interfaces and complex data pipelines
- Embedding fault tolerance and resilience into system design
- Acting as the technical authority for FPGA, guiding decisions and resolving complex challenges
- Working closely with electronics and software teams to ensure seamless integration
- Engaging with suppliers and partners on FPGA technologies and tooling
What they're looking for
- Deep knowledge of FPGA architecture and digital design using HDL (VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog)
- Strong understanding of FPGA toolchains and ecosystems (Vivado, Quartus, Libero, Lattice)
- Knowledge of high-speed interfaces, data pipelines, and real-time processing systems
- Understanding of FPGA and software integration, including embedded systems environments
- Knowledge of verification, simulation, timing analysis, and design optimisation techniques
- Understanding of fault-tolerant and resilient design approaches (e.g. redundancy, error detection)
- Strong systems thinking, with the ability to balance performance, power, and reliability
- Clear and structured approach to documentation, traceability, and design governance
- Ability to make sound technical decisions and communicate them effectively
- Collaborative mindset, working across multidisciplinary teams
- A drive to improve how things are done — technically and as a team
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Aim high, go beyond!
At Open Cosmos we are solving the world’s biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before - ready for the challenge? Then read on…
The CTO division is where Open Cosmos technology comes to life. Covering engineering, product development, and technical innovation, the team designs, builds, and operates the satellites, systems, and platforms that make our missions possible. It’s a highly collaborative environment where ideas become real hardware, software, and data solutions that deliver impact from space.
Working in the Flight Software Team
Working across the full mission lifecycle, the team designs, implements, and tests software for both onboard and ground systems, ensuring reliability, performance, and scalability across our growing satellite fleet. Collaborating closely with systems, electronics, and mission operations, the team brings together innovation and precision to make every Open Cosmos mission fly.
What You'll Be Doing
Design, implement, and verify FPGA logic for satellite subsystems and onboard computing
Develop HDL code (VHDL/Verilog) to interface with onboard software modules written in Rust
Simulate, synthesise, and validate FPGA designs using industry-standard tools
Work with electronics and software engineers to integrate FPGA modules into system architectures
Develop test benches and verification frameworks to ensure timing, functionality, and reliability
Participate in full hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and environmental testing
Maintain documentation, configuration control, and process traceability throughout the design lifecycle
Continuously optimise performance, power, and resource utilisation within constraints
What You’ll Bring
Strong proficiency in VHDL/Verilog and simulation tools (ModelSim, Vivado)
Familiarity with Rust, C, or Python for software integration
Understanding of Agile/V-model lifecycles and FPGA verification processes
Awareness of ECSS design standards and cleanroom/ESD protocols
A structured, detail-oriented mindset with a passion for innovation
For this role you can be based in UK | Spain (Barcelona or Tenerife) | Portugal | Greece
To apply, you must have the legal right to work in your chosen location.
Please submit your application and CV in English.
Why Open Cosmos?
Work at the cutting edge of space technology with customers around the globe
A mission-driven company making space accessible to help solve real-world challenges
A diverse, ambitious, and supportive team
Equal opportunity employer
At Open Cosmos, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace built on respect, dignity, and belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively challenge bias to ensure every candidate and employee feels truly welcome. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
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