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Senior DSP/FPGA Engineer I

CesiumAstroMilton Keynes, United KingdomFull-timeSalary not listed · Typical pay in United KingdomPosted Nov 5, 2026

CesiumAstro has an opening for a Senior DSP/FPGA Engineer I in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. It is listed as a full-time, senior position.

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CesiumAstro has an opening for a Senior DSP/FPGA Engineer I in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. It is listed as a full-time, senior position.

Reading the advert, the employer asks for 4+ years of experience.

Skills and tools named in the text include Python and MATLAB.

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Benefits mentioned in the advert: pension or retirement plan and learning budget.

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Employer
CesiumAstro
Location
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Job type
Full-time
Level (from the title)
senior
Pay
Not stated by the employer
Experience asked
4+ years
Found
Nov 5, 2026 on Arbeitnow
Employer text
666 words, about 3 min to read
Skills named in the advert
PythonMATLAB
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Updated Nov 6, 2026
Pay benchmark
Average wage, United Kingdom
GBP 46,511 average / year

Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025

Cost of living · United Kingdom
100.5 vs New York = 100

UN living-cost index for United Kingdom (ICSC post adjustment 76.4), as of 1 Oct 2026.

Source: ICSC post adjustment classifications (icsc.un.org)

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Job description

About the role

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At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Senior DSP/FPGA Engineer I to join our team. If you are great at what you do and are passionate about developing leading-edge communication solutions for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, then we would like to hear from you. The successful candidate will have experience in complex Digital Signal Processing (DSP) for communications systems, targeting high-speed efficient digital implementation in FPGA.  JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • The research and design of fast and efficient hardware realisable DSP algorithms to implement functions such as filters, equalisers, timing/carrier recovery loops, multi-rate structures & FFT processing engines.
  • The development of models to provide real life stimulus for testing the developed algorithms, including phase and Gaussian noise, non-linear RF effects, Doppler, multipath and other such channel impairments.
  • The development of both floating- and fixed-point models in MATLAB or Python, where the fixed-point model can be directly used to accurately verify the functionality of the VHDL hardware realisation.
  • Efficient and robust realisation and testing of the developed algorithms using VHDL.
  • The successful candidate will be versatile and proactive, a clear communicator and team player with good inter-personal and social skills. They will be capable of generating accurate and concise documentation and design notes and be able to disseminate critical information and interact with the design team. 
  • JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) from an accredited university or institution. It is envisaged that the successful candidate will have more than 4 years postgraduate experience.
  • A strong background in Communications Theory, with an excellent theoretical knowledge of advanced concepts in DSP and digital communication systems, and a baseline understanding of wireless modem operation.
  • Strong algorithmic modelling skills using either MATLAB or Python.
  • Ability to partition design problems and to define block-level hardware architectures. An excellent knowledge of VHDL is essential.
  • Competence with MS Office tools to present technical information and generate concise reports.
  • Solid track record of on-time and high-quality project delivery.
  • PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
  • Higher degree in Electronics/Communications Engineering from an accredited university or institution.
  • Knowledge of the real-time implementation of complex DSP in parallel processor architectures
  • Good understanding of well-known Wireless Communications standards, in particular the DVB-S2(X) and CCSDS standards.
  • Understanding of digital and analogue hardware design with some hands-on laboratory experience of bringing-up and validating designs, utilising various lab equipment. 
  • BENEFITS
  • On-site based in Milton Keynes (UK).
  • Great benefits including competitive employer pension contributions, company provided income protection and life insurance cover, employee assistance program, access to free mortgage advice and generous vacation and sick leave.
  • Subsidized on site Cafe
  • Free car parking
  • Tremendous scope for personal growth and professional development in a high growth company.
  • Highly talented, passionate, international team that is changing the space industry.
  • Modern working environment.
  • CesiumAstro is an equal opportunity employer.
  • CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Please be aware that many roles will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including new starter’s nationality, any previous or dual nationalities held, place of birth and country of residence may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation. Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

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