Principal Analog IC Design Engineer High Speed

Principal Analog IC Design Engineer High Speed Overview

This opportunity is for a senior analog IC specialist to join a well-regarded semiconductor business focused on high-speed communications technology. The company develops solutions used in data centres, fibre-optic networks, and 5G infrastructure, and is looking for someone who can act as a key technical leader on complex chip development work.

The position is located in Essex, England, and the working arrangement is mainly office-based, with attendance on site for four days each week. The employer also supports international relocation and can provide visa sponsorship.

What you will do

• Act as the main technical authority for high-speed analog IC design within the team.
• Take responsibility for critical chip subsystems and guide them through key design decisions.
• Set architectural direction that improves performance, efficiency, and overall product capability.
• Design and develop circuits for advanced semiconductor products used in demanding communications applications.
• Collaborate with teams in marketing, sales, applications, and product/test engineering to ensure technical work aligns with business and customer requirements.
• Develop new circuit-level and system-level approaches to push performance further and improve efficiency.
• Support and mentor less experienced engineers, offering technical advice and helping them grow.
• Bring specialist RF analog design knowledge, particularly for very high-frequency work at 10 GHz and above.

What the employer is looking for

• A BSc, MSc, or PhD in Electronics Engineering or a similar subject.
• Extensive industry experience in analog IC design.
• A strong, intuitive grasp of CMOS and BiCMOS analog IC design techniques.
• Experience designing high-speed multi-gigabit circuits.
• Practical knowledge of Cadence design environments.
• Experience using Calibre for verification and related tasks.
• The ability to work as a senior technical contributor and influence design strategy.
• Experience in RF analog design at 10 GHz+ is specifically called out as valuable.
• Confidence working across functions and contributing to broader product development discussions.

What is offered

• A competitive salary package.
• Bonus pay.
• A broad and comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Visa sponsorship for the successful candidate and their dependents.
• Relocation assistance for moving to the UK.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply through the job posting. The listing also names the IC Resources consultant handling the search and provides a contact route for those who want to discuss the role further before applying.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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