Technical Project Lead

Aion Silicon; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Sheffield is looking for a Technical Project Lead to ensure the successful delivery of SoC and ASIC projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in the semiconductor industry, leading diverse engineering teams. Responsibilities include defining technical strategies, driving project planning, and engaging in customer discussions. Join a supportive environment that encourages innovation and offers competitive salary, flexible working options, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working options

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering multi-disciplinary SoC/ASIC programmes.
• Strong leadership capabilities to drive team performance.
• Experience in customer-facing technical discussions.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of complex SoC/ASIC projects.
• Ensure teams deliver on specifications and timelines.
• Identify and manage risks within projects.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Problem-solving

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Technical Project Lead Aion Silicon•Sheffield, UK

Do you have strong experience in the semiconductor industry, leading the technical delivery of complex SoC or ASIC projects? Are you a collaborative technical leader who thrives on guiding teams from concept through to successful silicon delivery? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

At Aion Silicon, we’re at the forefront of SoC and ASIC innovation — helping our customers take bold, high-impact ideas and turn them into real, production-ready silicon. We are now seeking an experienced Project Technical Lead to play a pivotal in ensuring the technical success of our programmes across global teams.

Purpose of the Role

Working closely with the Project Manager and Bid Lead, you will define the technical strategy and delivery approach for each project, ensuring that engineering teams execute effectively, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

You’ll champion a strong systems engineering mindset — communicating clearly, anticipating risks, and making informed technical decisions to secure first-time silicon success.

You will also represent Aion Silicon in customer-facing technical discussions, negotiating and aligning expectations on scope, requirements, and milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of complex SoC/ASIC projects across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Ensure teams deliver against agreed specifications, timelines, quality, and cost targets.
• Drive collaboration and alignment across inter-functional teams and technical workstreams.
• Identify, manage, and escalate risks and support change control where needed.
• Mentor and support engineering contributors, ensuring clarity of roles and priorities.
• Support project planning and resource allocation with the Project Manager.
• Own technical decision-making within your discipline, ensuring consistency and best practice.
• Promote knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.
• Track and report technical status, risks, and KPIs clearly and confidently.
• Represent Aion Silicon in customer technical meetings and reviews.

About You

You are a strong technical leader with a successful background delivering SoC or ASIC projects in the semiconductor industry. You understand the complexities of technical integration and know how to inspire teams to deliver their best work.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Proven experience delivering multi-disciplinary SoC/ASIC programmes (e.g., Architecture, RTL/Front-End, Verification, DfT, Physical Design).
• Strong leadership and mentoring capability, able to drive clarity and performance in teams.
• Confident decision-maker with strong risk management and problem-solving skills.
• Clear and credible communicator, both internally and with customers.
• Experience in customer-facing technical discussions and shaping Statements of Work (SoWs).
• Comfortable reporting progress, risks, and delivery status to stakeholders.

Personal Attributes

• Builds trust through openness and collaboration.
• Calm, proactive, and solutions-oriented under pressure.
• Organised, adaptable, and able to manage shifting priorities.
• Passionate about developing others and fostering a strong technical culture.
• Resilient, dedicated, and committed to quality and success.

Why Join Aion Silicon?

At Aion, we value expertise, innovation, and teamwork. You’ll join a supportive and ambitious environment where your contribution truly matters.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working options
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A chance to influence the future of semiconductor design and delivery

Ready to lead with impact?

Apply now and help shape what’s possible in silicon innovation.