Analog IC Design Lead

IC Resources; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Analog IC Design Lead to head up and expand a new IC design team. The role blends hands-on technical design with leadership, project ownership, and team building to shape a high-performing function as the organisation grows.

You will own analog IC design projects from concept through silicon, mentor engineers, and influence methodologies while collaborating with the R&D Director.

Qualifications

• Hands-on analog IC design experience with leadership history.
• Proven ability to take designs from concept to silicon.
• Experience in low-noise and low-power circuits.
• Background in mixed-signal IC design.
• Track record of delivering complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Own analog IC design projects from concept to implementation, verification and completion.
• Provide technical leadership to the wider team and mentor junior engineers.
• Shape design methodologies and establish a high-performing IC design function.

Skills

Analog IC Design

Leadership

Low-noise design

Low-power circuits

Mixed-signal design

Project ownership

Mentoring

Job description

We are looking for an Analog IC Design Lead to head up and expand a new IC Design team in Edinburgh, part of a successful international high-tech company.

This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned engineer who wants to combine hands‑on technical design with technical leadership, project ownership and team building. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the team, influence design methodologies and help establish a high-performing IC design function as the organisation continues to grow.

Working closely alongside the R&D Director, the Analog IC Design Lead will take ownership of analog IC design projects from initial concept and architecture through to implementation, verification and completion, while providing technical leadership to the wider team. As the team develops, you’ll have the opportunity to mentor and grow junior and mid-level engineers, helping build the capability and culture of the new design group.

• Significant, hands‑on experience in Analog IC Design and leadership experience
• Strong experience designing low‑noise and low‑power circuits
• Experience working across mixed‑signal IC design
• Background in low power, consumer electronics or high-volume commercial products
• Proven ability to take IC designs from concept through to silicon
• Strong technical problem‑solving skills and a track record of delivering complex projects
• Leadership experience, or the ambition and capability to build and lead a growing engineering team

Our client offers a competitive basic salary plus annual bonus, generous pension scheme, visa sponsorship and relocation assistance where needed.