Systems Engineer (Product Definer) - Automotive

Cirrus Logic; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirrus Logic is hiring a Systems Engineer to lead definition of next-generation ICs for our Automotive business. The role blends technical leadership, customer engagement, and product vision in a high-impact, cross-functional setting.

The position is hybrid, based in Newbury/Edinburgh, with 2+ days in-office and in-office days aligned to business needs. Travel about 4–6 weeks per year to engage customers globally.

Qualifications

• Proven analytical and communication skills with ability to influence technical direction.
• Collaborative mindset and logical problem-solving across teams.
• Strong ability to learn new concepts quickly.
• Experience working with customers to translate market needs into engineering solutions.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Comfort presenting technical content to executives.
• Hands-on experience with lab-based competitive analysis and teardown investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead product definition & architecture with engineering, marketing, and customers feedback.
• Own product architecture definition and capture system requirements with customers and internal teams.
• Evaluate architectural trade-offs to meet market needs.
• Define product roadmaps with marketing and design leadership.
• Be the voice of the customer and drive customer-centric decisions.
• Engage with customers to present concepts and build relationships; travel 4–6 weeks/year.
• Drive technical direction and align stakeholders up to executive leadership.
• Communicate system-level requirements to internal teams; provide guidance on development strategy.
• Contribute to design specifications, test plans, and go-to-market collateral.
• Participate in IC and board-level design reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Influence technical direction

Collaborative mindset

Problem-solving

Customer engagement

Executive-level presentation

Lab analysis

Education

Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree

Job description

For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutionsfor the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn’t do it without our extraordinary workforce – and that’s where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career!

We’re hiring a Systems Engineer to lead the definition of next-generation integrated circuits (ICs) for our Automotivebusiness. This is a strategic, cross-functional role that blends technical leadership, customer engagement, and product vision. If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy solving complex challenges with world-class teams, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Product Definition & Architecture

• Lead new concept investigations working closely with engineering and marketing teams to conduct feasibility studies and competitive technical analysis – including lab-based analysis and teardowns – to inform product development and strategic decision-making.
• Own product architecture definition and the capture of system requirements in collaboration with key customers and internal teams.
• Evaluate architectural trade-offs to propose optimal technical solutions aligned with market needs.
• Partner with marketing and design leadership to define product roadmaps that resonate with customers and deliver against long-term business goals.

Customer Focus

• Be the “voice of the customer” within Cirrus Logic – translate customer needs into actionable engineering requirements and drive customer-centric decision making.
• Engage with customers to present product concepts and specifications, and develop the technical relationships required to identify key product requirements and opportunities.
• Represent Cirrus Logic at industry conferences and forums to promote our products and ensure standards compatibility.
• Support customer engagements globally (travel: approx. 4-6 weeks/year).

Cross-functional Communication & Collaboration

• Drive technical direction by influencing architectural decisions and technology roadmaps, leveraging clear and compelling communication to align stakeholders up to executive leadership level.
• Unambiguously communicate system level requirements to internal stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on product development strategy to cross-functional engineering teams – be a sounding board for the development team.
• Deliver expert input into design specifications, verification and validation test plans, and go-to-market collateral.
• Participate in IC and board-level design reviews.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (or equivalent), with strong foundational EE skills.
• Proven analytical and communication skills, and able to influence technical direction.
• Collaborative mindset and logical approach to problem-solving across functional boundaries.
• Natural ability to rapidly learn new concepts and technologies.
• Experience working directly with customers and translating market needs into engineering solutions.
• Able to manage competing priorities and thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Comfortable presenting technical content to wide audiences up to Executive Leadership level.
• Hands-on experience with lab-based competitive analysis and teardown investigations.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Background in semiconductor product definition, system architecture, or mixed-signal IC design for low-power applications.
• Experience with ICs or electronic systems for Automotive applications.
• Experience working directly with automotive OEM’s and/or Tier 1 suppliers.
• Working knowledge of automotive standards such as ISO26262, AEC-Q100, CISPR25 and IEEE 802.3 single-pair ethernet variants such as 100BASE-T1 and 10BASE-T1S.

This role can be based in either our Newbury or Edinburgh office.

This is a hybrid position and will follow a 2+ day in-office work schedule, with in-office days based on business needs and team preference. You must be based within commutable distance of the work location listed on the job posting, or willing to relocate prior to beginning employment with Cirrus Logic.

Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license. Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role.

At Cirrus Logic, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and we are committed to encouraging an open and collaborative culture where different approaches, ideas, and points of view are respected and valued. We aim to promote a workplace where everyone can contribute irrespective of race, colour, national origin, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or disability.