Supply Chain / Post-Silicon Program Manager (Mixed-Signal SoC IC Manufacturing)

MDA; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Farnborough seeks a Supply Chain / Post-Silicon Program Manager to oversee manufacturing, testing, and delivery of integrated circuits. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in IC manufacturing and supply chain management, with strong organizational and communication skills. The role offers competitive compensation and a hybrid work model for better work-life balance.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Disability income protection

Life insurance

Pension plan

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IC manufacturing, supply chain, or post-silicon program management.
• Strong knowledge of mixed-signal IC flows including DFT, characterization, and qualification.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with subcontractors for wafer fabrication and packaging.
• Lead execution of characterization and qualification activities across silicon lots.
• Use project management tools to track schedules and deliverables.

Skills

IC manufacturing

Supply chain management

Program management tools

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

MBA

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 56 year story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The global MDA Space team of more than 3,800 space experts has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. For more information, visit www.mda.space.

Our Sat Connect IC business unit in the UK, a division of our Satellite Systems business is a leading provider of ASICs, software, multibeam electronically steered antennas, and complete systems for communication satellites, as well as ground and airborne terminals. Located in Israel, the UK, Bulgaria, and the US, we are a technology leader in satellite communication.

Role

Supply Chain / Post-Silicon Program Manager

We are seeking a highly organized and technically adept Supply Chain / Post-Silicon Program Manager to drive the successful manufacturing, packaging, and qualification of our next-generation mixed-signal integrated circuits. This role sits at the intersection of operations, R&D, and subcontractor management, ensuring that chips are delivered on time, tested thoroughly, and meet performance and reliability requirements and based in our Farnborough UK location.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacturing & Supply Chain Coordination
  • Manage relationships with subcontractors for wafer fabrication, packaging, and final assembly
  • Oversee schedules, logistics, and material flows to ensure on-time delivery of prototypes and production parts
  • Track and mitigate risks in the supply chain, proactively resolving bottlenecks
• Post-Silicon Program Management
  • Lead execution of characterization and qualification activities across silicon lots
  • Define and monitor test plans (functional, parametric, and reliability) to validate chip performance
  • Ensure adherence to industry standards and customer requirements
• Cross-Functional R&D Collaboration
  • Partner with SW, DFT, and Analog design teams to define test vectors and productization strategies
  • Drive alignment between design intent and test execution
  • Facilitate feedback loops from silicon characterization to design teams for yield and performance improvements
• Program Planning & Tracking
  • Use project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project) to track schedules, dependencies, and deliverables
  • Develop and maintain dashboards for program status, risks, and KPI's
  • Enable transparent communication and alignment across internal teams and external partners
• Quality & Compliance
  • Ensure reliability testing and qualification (e.g., HTOL, ESD, latch-up, package stress, irradiation campaigns) are executed per standards
  • Track and report program health, key milestones, and risks to stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field; MBA a plus
• 5+ years of experience in IC manufacturing, supply chain, or post-silicon program management
• Strong knowledge of mixed-signal IC flows including DFT, characterization, and qualification
• Proven ability to work with subcontractors and foundries in a fast-paced environment
• Hands-on experience with planning and program management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, or equivalent)
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills; able to interface effectively with both technical teams and suppliers

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA Space welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA Space’s leadership in this next golden age.

Comments/Special Considerations

We are required to conduct a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening in which we will check your:

• Right to work: To confirm that you are entitled to take up the position as well as check your nationality and immigration status
• Identity: Full ID check
• Criminal records: Basic Disclosure
• Employment history check: Confirmation of past three years of employment (minimum) history/activity
• Reference checks

Benefits

MDA Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pension plan; and an employee assistance program. We also have a Hybrid work model in place, for a better work/life balance.

Equal Opportunity

MDA Space is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

Accommodations

MDA Space is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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