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Senior Analog / Mixed-Signal Design Engineer

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£46k – £58.3k/yr
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Senior Analog / Mixed-Signal Design Engineer

Employer: CHIMES (Centre for Heterogeneous Integrated Micro-Electronic Systems) Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC)
Location: Highfield Campus, University of Southampton
Salary: £46,049 to £58,225 per annum
Full-Time, Fixed Term for 5 years
Closing Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 3475326FP

About CHIMES IKC

The CHIMES (Centre for Heterogeneous Integrated Micro-Electronic Systems) Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) is one of four national centres funded by UKRI to support the UK electronics and semiconductor industry. The Centre exists to accelerate the adoption and commercialisation of Heterogeneous Integration (HI) across the UK supply chain.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with practical experience in analog/mixed-signal IC design, technical expertise in circuit design and integration and a strong understanding of semiconductor design and manufacturing.

Working on PHY-level and die-to-die interfaces, custom pad circuits and advanced semiconductor packaging, you will work at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, developing functioning Heterogeneous Integration demonstrators that solve real-world engineering challenges.

About the Role

As Senior Analog / Mixed-Signal Design Engineer, you will provide specialist design expertise across co-creation Proof-of-Concept (PoC) projects, with particular responsibility for PHY-level interfaces at die-to-die boundaries. Your work will include drivers, receivers, ESD structures, termination and clocking circuits, tailored to specific process nodes and packaging technologies.

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You will undertake physical design at the integration level, including floorplanning, I/O ring planning and interface layout across dies, interposers and packaging substrates. Defining integration-level requirements and interface specifications, you will work with specialist colleagues across digital design and verification to resolve analog/mixed-signal interface challenges.

Alongside project delivery, you will help develop reusable design methodologies and assets, becoming the Technical Authority in key technology areas such as PHY-level interfaces, custom pad circuits and analog/digital interfaces. Working directly with the Co-Creation Project Lead and industry partner design teams, you will apply these capabilities to the development of functioning HI demonstrators and support partners in adopting the Centre's reusable design assets.

You will also contribute to technical workshops and design masterclasses to upskill the UK design community and represent the Centre's analog/mixed-signal design and integration capabilities at industry events and conferences.

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We are looking for a self-starter who can work proactively and collaboratively to achieve project outcomes. You will possess either considerable work experience, vocational training or a formal qualification at Level 7 or 8.

You will have strong practical experience in analog/mixed-signal IC design, with the technical expertise to design and integrate circuits, such as PHY-level interfaces, drivers, receivers, ESD structures, termination and clocking. You will also have a strong understanding of semiconductor design and manufacturing, including semiconductor design flows, PDKs, ASIC/SoC development, advanced packaging processes and design-for-test.

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Able to work effectively across technical disciplines, you will be confident engaging with industry design teams, translating partner requirements into practical engineering solutions and contributing your expertise to complex Heterogeneous Integration projects.

Additional Information

Travel to industry partners and universities within the UK will be required, and international travel, for example to conferences, may also be required. The maintenance of confidentiality in information and data management is mandatory at all times, including the handling of assets held under strict disclosure agreements.

For specific questions relating to this post, please contact Professor Ibrahim Sari. Contact details are available via the apply button.

At the University of Southampton, we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can thrive. We offer a generous holiday allowance, additional university closure days and a flexible approach to working.

Apply by 11.59 pm UK time on the closing date. For assistance, contact Recruitment, quoting the job number.

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