Analog IC Design Engineer

microTECH Global Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established European design centre in the UK is seeking an experienced Analog IC Design Engineer. The successful candidate will focus on designing and evaluating analog and mixed-signal IC blocks, collaborating with various engineering teams, and contributing to the product lifecycle. A degree in a relevant field and hands-on experience in IC design are essential. The role offers competitive compensation with benefits and a hybrid work approach.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in analog IC block design and evaluation.
• Strong understanding of analog electronics with awareness of digital design.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and verify analog and mixed-signal IC blocks.
• Support qualification, failure analysis, and production test activities.
• Collaborate with layout, test, digital, and system teams.

Skills

Analog IC Design

Simulation tools (SPICE, Cadence)

Python scripting

MATLAB scripting

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Degree in Electronics, Physics, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

SPICE

Cadence

Job description

Job Title

Analog IC Design Engineer

Location

Bristol / South West UK (Hybrid working available)

Company Overview

A well-established European design centre developing advanced integrated circuits and sensor solutions for multiple high-tech applications. The company works with international customers to take designs from concept through to production-ready silicon, delivering high-quality, technically challenging solutions.

Role Overview

They are looking for an experienced Analog / Mixed-Signal IC Designer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team. The role focuses on designing, simulating, and evaluating analog and mixed-signal IC blocks for high-performance ASICs, contributing from architecture through to lab evaluation and product qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and verify analog and mixed-signal IC blocks
• Contribute to architectural design, abstract modelling, and system-level simulation
• Support and review block layout, providing technical guidance as needed
• Assist with lab evaluation, including development of supporting hardware and software
• Support qualification, failure analysis, and production test activities
• Follow design processes and documentation standards
• Collaborate with layout, test, digital, and system teams
• Contribute to design reviews and analog methodology improvements

Requirements

• Degree in Electronics, Physics, Engineering, or related discipline
• Strong understanding of analog electronics with awareness of digital design
• Hands-on experience in analog IC block design and evaluation
• Proficient in SPICE / Cadence or similar analog simulation tools
• Experience with scripting (Python, MATLAB)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
• Strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills
• Permanent right to work in the UK

Nice to Have

• Experience with mixed-signal ASICs or advanced sensor circuits
• Exposure to power or high-performance analog blocks
• Familiarity with IC qualification, failure analysis, or production test
• Mentoring or supporting junior engineers

Salary & Package

Competitive and aligned with senior technical level, including benefits and hybrid working flexibility