Subsystem Summary:
The Communications (COMMS) subsystem is responsible to reliably transfer the largest possible volume of scientific and diagnostic data between the satellite and the Earth, by developing the necessary On-Board and Ground Station hardware and software. COMMS is also in charge of performing system-level electromagnetic analyses on AcubeSAT. In that context, our members are occupied with
- RF front-end design
- FPGA programming
- Antenna design, construction and testing
- Studying and implementing communication protocols
- Digital signal processing
- Electromagnetic compatibility
among others.
Position Description:
As an FPGA Engineer you will learn and apply digital hardware design for FPGAs, combined with digital signal processing.
Required Skills:
Given the nature of the subsystem’s work and the multidisciplinarity of the team, the skills that are more sought after are:
- Ability to work in a group and independently
- Capable of analytical thinking and researching new fields
- Eagerness of taking initiative
- Good English written and oral skills
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of Hardware Description Languages (mainly Verilog and VHDL)
- Knowledge of programming languages (mainly C/C++)
- Understanding of communication protocols and interfaces (SPI, AXI, USB)
- Basic knowledge of digital design and electronics
Any of the following skills are not a prerequisite, but would be nice for an FPGA Engineer to have:
- Experience with Xilinx Design Tools and technology ecosystem (mainly IP cores and interfaces)
- Experience with FPGA design, design verification and IP integration
- Experience with digital electronics
- Experience with Digital Signal Processing