Staff Analog IC Design Engineer - FlexIC's

PragmatIC Semiconductor; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior IC Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves designing analogue integrated circuits and contributing to the technical direction of the company. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in RF, analogue, and mixed-signal design, along with a track record of innovation in VLSI design. You'll work collaboratively with a talented team, tackling complex technical challenges while mentoring junior engineers. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of semiconductor technology, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in chip-level and circuit-level architecture.
• Educated to Masters/PhD level in Electronics or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analogue design and simulation for new devices.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage line responsibilities.
• Document product design and evaluate designs effectively.

Skills

Analogue design

RF design

Mixed-signal design

Circuit-level architecture

SPICE simulations

Interpersonal skills

Technical presentation

Mentoring

Education

Masters in Electronics

PhD in Electronics

Tools

Cadence

Mentor

Calibre

Job description

Overview

Pragmatic Semiconductor is revolutionising semiconductor fabrication with ultra-low-cost, flexible integrated circuit (FlexIC) technology that makes it quick and easy to embed intelligence almost anywhere. With rapid cycle times that substantially accelerate time to market, our foundry provides high-volume fabrication at a fraction of the cost of silicon, and with significantly lower environmental impact.

It's an exciting time to join us as we develop our next generation of products. We are currently seeking a Senior IC Design Engineer. The ideal candidate will be skilled in developing analogue integrated circuits. They will use in-depth knowledge of circuit design to create new devices and contribute significantly to the technical direction of the company. The successful candidate will be a team player who can work well with colleagues in other departments and has an emphasis on RF, analogue and mixed-signal design. The role may have some line management responsibilities. The Analog team is an integral part of our larger IC Design team, which includes Digital Design, Verification, and Layout. You'll be joining a dynamic environment within a growing company that's pioneering new frontiers in the industry!

Key Tasks

• Analogue design and simulation
• Full custom layout and verification
• Design evaluation
• Product design documentation
• A strong understanding of electronics and its core principles.
• A strong ability to tackle technical problems with many different variables.
• A strong ability to work to tight deadlines and progress multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team.
• Line management / mentoring junior engineer

Qualifications and training

• Educated to Masters/PhD level in Electronics or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent experience), ideally with an emphasis on RF, analogue and mixed-signal design.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in chip-level and circuit-level architecture definition, and transistor level.

Essential Skills and experience

• A track record of innovation in VLSI design and layout of analogue and mixed-signal circuits
• Expert user of analog design tools (Cadence, Mentor, etc.)
• Demonstrable experience with SPICE, extracted and mixed-mode simulations and verification tools (Calibre)
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well with internal and external partners
• Strong report writing and technical presentation abilities
• Ability to work both independently and part of a team allwith minimal supervision.
• A strong ability to work to tight deadlines and progress multiple projects simultaneously.
• Mentoring junior engineers, or an interest in this area.

Desirable Skills and experience

• RFID (NFC/UHF), TFT, metal oxide or organic design experience would be advantageous
• Power management circuit such as LDO, linear regulator design experience would be advantageous
• Strong scripting ability (Unix, Linux, Skill, pearl) would be advantageous
• Knowledge of the digital flow, understanding theneeds and challenges of a digital team would be advantageous to interface efficiently with them

Pragmatic is committed to equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion; we strive to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to be themselves at work. Please let us know if you would like any adjustments to our application and interview process.