Digital Electronics Engineer - C&DH
Posted 18 hours 9 minutes ago by Darwin Recruitment
Digital Electronics Engineer - Space Avionics (C&DH systems)
Location: Oxfordshire, UK (Hybrid)
Work authorization: UK right to work required
We're recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing space company based in Harwell that's tackling a big challenge: cleaning up space. They're working on missions to remove orbital debris and extend the life of satellites-and they're looking for a Digital Electronics Engineer to join their avionics team.
This is a hands-on role focused on Command & Data Handling (C&DH) systems. You'll get involved in everything from early design through to testing and helping get real hardware ready for space. The team is small, so there's a real chance to shape how things are done.
What you'll be doing:Helping design and test digital electronics for satellite C&DH systems.
Writing and reviewing requirements, test plans, and system architectures.
Working with hardware and supporting integration and environmental testing.
Collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers to keep projects moving.
Supporting mission operations from the UK ground segment.
Degree in electrical engineering (or something similar).
2+ years of hands-on experience with satellite C&DH systems.
Comfortable with standards like CCSDS, SpaceWire, RS422, I2C, and CAN.
Good understanding of how satellite systems work together.
Experience writing test plans and running verification on avionics.
FPGA development (VHDL or Verilog).
Python scripting for test automation.
Experience working in a cleanroom or handling flight hardware.
Background in GNSS, time sync, or radiation tolerance in LEO.
Flexible hybrid working (you'll be on site regularly, but not every day).
Private healthcare, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), and relocation support if needed.
You'll be joining a genuinely mission-driven team working on something that matters.
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Adam Slade