Job opportunity at Airbus in UK: a Digital Design Engineer

Airbus a global leader and a pioneer in aeronautics is offering a job opportunity in UK as a Digital Design Engineer within the Communication Products Group. The Communication Products group is responsible for the development of Digital Processors for use in telecommunication Satellites. The processor functionality ranges from high capacity channelisers, supporting inter-satellite optical data links, to implementing cryptographic algorithms to protect the spacecraft. 

In this rewarding role the Digital Design Engineer will be developing some of the highest performing digital communication payload equipment available anywhere in the world, and be part of the rapidly expanding UK space sector. The availability of advanced Payload Equipment is the driving force behind the digital telecommunication satellite industry, and the team is a proven world leader in this field.

Airbus is committed to offering continuous training and career development. Airbus understands that its success is based on its people and they strive to offer all their employees an enjoyable and rewarding career.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Decomposition of requirements into an architecture design and document the chosen design whilst describing any trade-offs performed.
2. Detailed RTL design in VHDL.
3. Verification of the RTL design and documenting the verification that was performed.
4. Gate level implementation of the design including synthesis, placement and static timing analysis.
5. Support integration of the ASIC / FPGA into the target hardware.
6. Ensure that all ASIC / FPGA designs are developed in accordance with the company design process.
7. Support customer design reviews.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Required skills:

1. Experienced in the complete design flow from requirements to design acceptance 
2. Experienced in VHDL simulation tools in particular Mentor Graphics Questa.
3. Experienced in FPGA technologies and their tools including Xilinx and Microsemi.
4. Experience in synthesis and STA tools from Synopsys is beneficial.
5. Good analytical skills and methodical approach to problem resolution and investigations.
6. Good communication skills and able to thrive in a team environment.
7. Ability to present technical data in a clear and concise manner.
8. Experience of the Linux operating system would be beneficial.
9. Knowledge of scripting languages including TCL and PERL would be beneficial.
10. Educated to degree level in Electronic Engineering or related discipline.

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