Senior Analog / Mixed-Signal Design Engineer

University of Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southampton is seeking a Senior Analog / Mixed-Signal Design Engineer to join the CHIMES IKC at Highfield Campus. You will deliver PHY-level interfaces, analog/mixed-signal circuitry and integration work across die-to-die boundaries, while supporting PoC projects with cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong experience in analog/mixed-signal IC design, semiconductor design flows, PDKs and packaging, and the ability to collaborate with industry partners and digital design

Qualifications

• Experience in analog/mixed-signal IC design and integration
• Knowledge of semiconductor design flows, PDKs and packaging
• Ability to work across digital and analog teams and communicate with industry partners

Responsibilities

• Design PHY-level interfaces and analog/mixed-signal circuits
• Perform physical design, floorplanning and I/O layout across dies
• Define integration-level requirements and interface specs with cross-functional teams
• Collaborate with industry partners on Proof-of-Concept projects

Skills

Analog IC design

Mixed-signal design

Circuit design

Die-to-die interfaces

Education

Level 7/8 qualification

Tools

PDKs

ASIC/SoC toolchain

EDA software

Job description

Senior Analog / Mixed-Signal Design Engineer

Employer: CHIMES (Centre for Heterogeneous Integrated Micro-Electronic Systems) Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC)

Location: Highfield Campus, University of Southampton

Salary: £46,049 to £58,225 per annum

Full-Time, Fixed Term for 5 years

Closing Date: Saturday 31 October 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: 3475326FP

About CHIMES IKC

The CHIMES (Centre for Heterogeneous Integrated Micro-Electronic Systems) Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) is one of four national centres funded by UKRI to support the UK electronics and semiconductor industry. The Centre exists to accelerate the adoption and commercialisation of Heterogeneous Integration (HI) across the UK supply chain.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with practical experience in analog/mixed-signal IC design, technical expertise in circuit design and integration and a strong understanding of semiconductor design and manufacturing.

Working on PHY-level and die-to-die interfaces, custom pad circuits and advanced semiconductor packaging, you will work at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, developing functioning Heterogeneous Integration demonstrators that solve real-world engineering challenges.

As Senior Analog / Mixed-Signal Design Engineer, you will provide specialist design expertise across co-creation Proof-of-Concept (PoC) projects, with particular responsibility for PHY-level interfaces at die-to-die boundaries. Your work will include drivers, receivers, ESD structures, termination and clocking circuits, tailored to specific process nodes and packaging technologies.

You will undertake physical design at the integration level, including floorplanning, I/O ring planning and interface layout across dies, interposers and packaging substrates. Defining integration-level requirements and interface specifications, you will work with specialist colleagues across digital design and verification to resolve analog/mixed-signal interface challenges.

About You

We are looking for a self-starter who can work proactively and collaboratively to achieve project outcomes. You will possess either considerable work experience, vocational training or a formal qualification at Level 7 or 8.

You will have strong practical experience in analog/mixed-signal IC design, with the technical expertise to design and integrate circuits, such as PHY-level interfaces, drivers, receivers, ESD structures, termination and clocking. You will also have a strong understanding of semiconductor design and manufacturing, including semiconductor design flows, PDKs, ASIC/SoC development, advanced packaging processes and design-for-test.

Able to work effectively across technical disciplines, you will be confident engaging with industry design teams, translating partner requirements into practical engineering solutions and contributing your expertise to complex Heterogeneous Integration projects.

Additional Information

Travel to industry partners and universities within the UK will be required, and international travel, for example to conferences, may also be required. The maintenance of confidentiality in information and data management is mandatory at all times, including the handling of assets held under strict disclosure agreements.

For specific questions relating to this post, please contact Professor Ibrahim Sari.

At the University of Southampton, we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can thrive. We offer a generous holiday allowance, additional university closure days and a flexible approach to working.