Systems Design Engineer

Analog Devices, Inc.; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Electronic Systems Design Engineer to join their innovative Joint Development Team in Edinburgh. This hybrid role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology in analog, mixed signal, and DSP integrated circuits. You will evaluate new ICs, design tailored demonstration systems, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to tackle complex engineering challenges. If you are passionate about advancing technology and want to make a significant impact in a supportive and dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in electronic systems design is required.
• Experience in circuit design, PCB design, and FPGA programming is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new ICs and design demonstration systems for customer needs.
• Gather data and report findings to enhance product performance.

Skills

System level circuit design

PCB design

PC-based programming (Python, C)

FPGA programming (Verilog)

Good communication skills

Autonomous & self-motivated

Education

Electrical or electronic engineering degree

Tools

LTspice

LabVIEW

Cadence

Job description

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X) .

Electronic Systems Design Engineer

Overview

There is currently an open position for an Electronic Systems Design Engineer in the Joint Development Team (JDT) of Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI). The successful candidate will contribute to new technological developments which will help Analog Devices remain a global leader in the design and manufacture of analog, mixed signal, and DSP integrated circuits which are part of solving the toughest engineering challenges. The position will be a hybrid of home/office-based work in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The Group

The Joint Development Team is a small, independent, cross-disciplinary group working within the Data Center & Energy division of Analog Devices, Inc. Its charter is to accelerate the development of key components, systems, algorithms and techniques necessary to advance the state of the art in targeted areas within these market segments and to collaborate with focused product development teams to get these advances to the marketplace. Past, current and future research areas include energy metering & fault detection, advanced medical devices, imaging, security electronics, ultra-precision references and data converters.

The group is led by ADI Fellow Jed Hurwitz, a pioneer in CMOS imaging, recognized expert in ultra-high precision and energy systems, and of broad industrial experience. The group culture aims to foster a challenging, exciting, and supportive environment.

The team members must be comfortable working on a wide variety of products and technologies in a fast-paced and agile environment and will be exposed to various groups across the corporation’s many sites through all stages of the development cycle.

Responsibilities and Opportunities

The successful applicant will be based in Edinburgh, Scotland, and be responsible for:

• Evaluation of newly developed ICs within the context of their applications
• The design of demonstration systems that are tailored to customer needs
• Data gathering and processing to make conclusions on the performance of ICs
• Design of wider systems for demonstrating the use of ADI’s sensors and ICs
• Reporting on discoveries which may be of interest to others in the company
• Interaction with customers and associated travel
• Mentoring interns and newly graduated engineers

Requirements

• Electrical or electronic engineering degree and 3-5 years of experience. This could be further education or industrial experience.
• Experience in:
  • System level circuit design including simulation using a tool such as LTspice
  • PCB design including applications requiring advanced layout principles for maintaining integrity when signals are sensitive or high speed
  • PC-based programming (e.g. Python or C) with good software engineering principles including version control
  • FPGA programming including state machine design in a language such as Verilog
• Experience in the following areas is seen as an advantage
  • Graphical programming systems such as LabVIEW for data acquisition, instrument control and automation
  • Using statistics to analyze large datasets with an appreciation of how the certainty of the statistics could be limited
  • Analog IC design and simulation experience using a tool such as Cadence
  • Applications knowledge in relevant product areas
• Work well on a multi-site team in a flexible and dynamic work environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Autonomous & self-motivated
• Ability to develop new skills quickly with an appropriate level of curiosity

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Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.

Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days