FPGA Architect Verified today

About the role

You'll shape how FPGA systems are designed across Open Cosmos spacecraft, working at the intersection of hardware and software to deliver high-performance, reliable, and scalable solutions. From early concept through to in-orbit performance, your work will directly influence how our missions operate and evolve.

What you'll do

• Define and own FPGA architecture across spacecraft platforms and missions
• Translate system and mission needs into clear, robust FPGA design strategies
• Design high-speed, high-reliability digital systems for payload and platform applications
• Drive architectural decisions across performance, power, and reliability trade-offs
• Establish design standards, reusable IP, and scalable frameworks across programmes
• Lead the FPGA lifecycle from concept through simulation, verification, and hardware validation
• Shape verification approaches including simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and fault injection
• Support bring-up and optimisation of high-speed interfaces and complex data pipelines
• Embed fault tolerance and resilience into system design
• Act as technical authority for FPGA, guiding decisions and resolving complex challenges
• Work closely with electronics and software teams to ensure seamless integration
• Engage with suppliers and partners on FPGA technologies and tooling
• Contribute to design reviews, test campaigns, and anomaly investigations
• Drive continuous improvement in FPGA design, build, and validation processes
• Support and mentor engineers across the team
• Maintain clear architectural documentation, standards, and traceability

What you'll bring

• 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 (redundancy, error detection)
• Strong systems thinking, with 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
• Drive to improve how things are done, technically and as a team

Location and working

You can be based in any of Open Cosmos' locations. You must have the legal right to work in your chosen location.