Senior Mixed Signal IC Design Enigneer

Cambridge GaN Devices Ltd; Cambridge; Hybride; GBP 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Excellent salary

Share options scheme available (so you

Pension scheme (6% Company)

Life Assurance (4x Salary)

BUPA Private Medical Insurance

Medicash cash plan

Annual leave allowance of 33 days (inc

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Training and career development

Family friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

EV leasing scheme

Volunteer leave

IP bonus scheme

Collaboration with University ofCambr

Résumé du poste

Cambridge GaN Devices Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Mixed Signal IC Design Engineer to join our R&D team in Cambridge, UK. You will lead development of GaN power ICs and Si gate drivers, applying advanced mixed-signal techniques, and contributing to IP, patents, and design maturity.

Based in our Cambridge office with some travel, you’ll work in a fast-paced start-up environment, driving quality and precision across the design and verification chain from concept to production.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering subject.
• Strong knowledge of mixed signal ICs.
• Experience with the EDA design process including schematic capture, RTL, AMS simulations and verification.
• Good knowledge of electrical test and characterisation of mixed signal ICs for prototyping and mass production.

Responsabilités

• Design GaN power ICs and Si gate drivers using EDA tools, including schematic capture, RTL, analog/digital and mixed signal simulations, synthesis, STA, PNR and AMS verification.
• Design and implement testing solutions for GaN Power ICs; review and analyse test data from wafer level and packaged device testing.
• Detailed design documentation, IC evaluation and debugging.
• Generate IP and support management with patent applications and IP management.

Formation

Degree in a relevant engineering subject

Outils

Cadence design tools

EDA tools

Description du poste

Senior Mixed Signal IC Design Engineer

Team

R&D Engineering

Location

Cambridge, UK

Contract

Full-time, Permanent

About CGD

A spin-out of the Cambridge University, Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) is a fabless semiconductor company that develops a range of energy-efficient GaN-based power devices to make greener electronics possible.

The global power semiconductor market is expected to exceed $50BN. In addition to the multi-million seed fund and Series A and now B private investments, CGD has so far successfully secured four projects funded by iUK, BEIS and EU (Penta). The technical and commercial expertise of the CGD team combined with an extensive track record in the power electronics market has been fundamental in early market traction of our proprietary technology.

Bringing Innovation into Everyday Life

The environmental need for solutions to resolve the world's most significant challenges (energy consumption and CO2 emissions) inspires us to contribute to society by preserving nature with energy-efficient power solutions.

With a mindset on pushing the limits of semiconductor (GaN) properties and an outstanding team of worldwide experts leveraging knowledge, IP, and decades of research, we demonstrate technological advancement by developing green solutions for everyday electronics, respecting our planet's natural resources, and creating a more sustainable future for the generations to come.

Why Work for CGD

We Champion Commitment, Celebrate Empowerment, and Reward the Brave.

We are interested in change-makers with a passion for power semiconductors who are willing to explore unconventional ways to meet the company's green agenda.

At CGD, we pride ourselves on putting empowerment and commitment at the core of our company culture. We offer a relaxed yet productive working environment where everybody is valued and respected and becomes part of commercial success while experiencing professional growth.

The Opportunity

CGD are looking for an experienced Mixed Signal IC Design Engineer to join the team. As part of the growing engineering team, you will be responsible for developing new GaN Power IC solutions. In this role, you will be able to develop and use your knowledge of a variety of aspects of semiconductor device development at the forefront of GaN device R&D.

This role is based at the company's office and lab in Cambridge, UK, although it is expected that some travel will be required from time to time for this role.

Main Responsibilities

• Design GaN power ICs and Si gate drivers using EDA tools, including schematic capture, RTL, analog/digital and mixed signal simulations, synthesis, STA, PNR and AMS verification
• Design and implement solutions for the testing of GaN Power ICs, review and analyse test data from wafer level and packaged device testing
• Detailed design documentation, IC evaluation and debugging
• Generate IP and support management team with patent applications and IP management

Requirements

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Degree in a relevant engineering subject
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of mixed signal ICs
• Skilled and experienced in the EDA design process including schematic capture, RTL, AMS simulations, synthesis, STA and verification
• Good knowledge and understanding of electrical test and characterisation of mixed signal ICs, for prototyping and mass production
• Strong project management skills
• Creative thinker with practical skills and experience
• Inspires confidence in colleagues, partners, and customers Comfortable in a fast paced, start-up environment
• Pro‑active by nature, responsive to changing needs of the projects and business
• Good communication and presentation skills
• A mindset for precise and high-quality results
• An eye for detail

Desirable

• Experience in the semiconductor industry preferred
• Experience with power and mixed signal ICs preferred
• Experience with Cadence design tools preferred

Benefits

• Excellent salary
• Share options scheme available (so you own a piece of the company!)
• Pension scheme (6% Company contribution)
• Life Assurance (4x Salary)
• BUPA Private Medical Insurance
• Medicash cash plan
• Annual leave allowance of 33 days (including bank holidays)
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Training and career development
• Family friendly policies
• Cycle to work scheme
• EV leasing scheme
• Volunteer leave
• IP bonus scheme
• Involvement in collaborative projects and grants with University of Cambridge and other partners
• Recruitment referral bonus
• Regular social events including frequent company lunches, Christmas party, team building and wellbeing activities

We believe in equal opportunities

It takes a diverse and inclusive community of passionate, talented and committed people to build a system to shape the future of power electronics.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all employees. We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do.

We are well set up for collaborative hybrid working, with some members of the team working in the UK office and some from home in the UK and other cities in Europe and Asia.