Head of Analog IC Design

microTECH Global LTD; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

microTECH Global LTD in Bristol seeks an experienced Analog IC Design Manager to lead a team of engineers from Associate to Senior level. The Bristol unit focuses on analog and mixed-signal IC design for optical communications, including laser drivers, TIAs and transceivers used in FTTH networks and hyperscale datacentres.

This role combines people leadership with hands-on technical involvement, guiding product development from concept to market, defining priorities, allocating resources, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of Analog IC Design experience in a product development environment.
• Experience leading new product development from concept through to market introduction.
• Strong understanding of IC design and modelling tools across the design flow.
• Experience with multiple semiconductor process technologies, including CMOS and SiGe BiCMOS.
• Experience within signal integrity, optical communications, datacentre, 5G or PON markets.
• Previous people management experience within an Analog or Mixed-Signal IC Design environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Analog IC Design Engineers, including mentoring, performance management, development planning and recruitment.
• Provide technical leadership and support engineers through complex analog IC design challenges.
• Manage project execution, resource allocation, schedules, budgets and technical delivery.
• Lead product development from initial concept through to market introduction.
• Work with senior engineering, marketing and design teams to define product priorities and technical roadmaps.
• Provide input into staffing requirements, technology selection, feasibility and technical risk assessments.
• Promote robust analog design methodologies and best practices to maximise quality and first-time-right silicon.
• Review technical work, identify potential issues and provide alternative approaches or solutions.
• Collaborate with international engineering teams and contribute to the development of design guidelines and processes.

Skills

Analog IC Design

People Management

Team Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering/related

Job description

microTECH Global LTD in Bristol seeks an experienced Analog IC Design Manager to lead a team of engineers from Associate to Senior level. The Bristol unit focuses on analog and mixed-signal IC design for optical communications, including laser drivers, TIAs and transceivers used in FTTH networks and hyperscale datacentres.

This role combines people leadership with hands-on technical involvement, guiding product development from concept to market, defining priorities, allocating resources, and