4 Analog Design jobs in the United Kingdom
Senior Analog IC Design Engineer
Posted 15 days ago
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Senior Analog IC Design Engineer
Team – R&D Engineering
Location – Cambridge, UK
Contract – Full-time, Permanent
About CGD
Making Sustainable Power Electronics Possible
A spin-out of the Cambridge University, Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) is a fabless semiconductor company that develops a range of energy-efficient GaN-based power devices to make greener electronics possible.
The global power semiconductor market is expected to exceed $50BN. In addition to the multi-million seed fund and Series A and now B private investments, CGD has so far successfully secured four projects funded by iUK, BEIS and EU (Penta). The technical and commercial expertise of the CGD team combined with an extensive track record in the power electronics market has been fundamental in early market traction of our proprietary technology.
Bringing Innovation into Everyday Life
The environmental need for solutions to resolve the world’s most significant challenges (energy consumption and CO2 emissions) inspires us to contribute to society by preserving nature with energy-efficient power solutions.
With a mindset on pushing the limits of semiconductor (GaN) properties and an outstanding team of worldwide experts leveraging knowledge, IP, and decades of research, we demonstrate technological advancement by developing green solutions for everyday electronics, respecting our planet’s natural resources, and creating a more sustainable future for the generations to come.
Why Work for CGD
We Champion Commitment, Celebrate Empowerment, and Reward the Brave.
We are interested in change-makers with a passion for power semiconductors who are willing to explore unconventional ways to meet the company’s green agenda.
At CGD, we pride ourselves on putting empowerment and commitment at the core of our company culture. We offer a relaxed yet productive working environment where everybody is valued and respected and becomes part of commercial success while experiencing professional growth.
If your heart beats for innovation, challenge, and growth, and if the prospect of joining a friendly and game-changing company is for you, we want to hear from you.
The Opportunity
CGD are looking for an experienced Analog IC Design Engineer to join the team. As part of the growing engineering team, you will be responsible for developing new GaN Power IC solutions. In this role, you will be able to develop and use your knowledge of a variety of aspects of semiconductor device development at the forefront of GaN device R&D.
This role is based at the company’s office and lab in Cambridge, UK, although it is expected that some travel will be required from time to time for this role.
Main Responsibilities
Main tasks and responsibilities:
- Design and layout of GaN power ICs using EDA tools, including schematic capture, analog simulations, chip layout, DRC, LVS, PEX, PLS
- Design and implement solutions for the testing of GaN Power ICs, conducting tests on wafer level and on packaged devices
- Detailed documentation, chip evaluation and debugging
- Develop SPICE models of GaN ICs
- Generate IP and support management team with patent applications and IP management
Requirements
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Master’s degree in a relevant engineering or science subject
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of analog ICs
- Skilled and experienced in the EDA design process including schematic capture, analog simulations, chip layout, DRC, LVS, PEX, PLS
- Good knowledge and understanding of electrical test and characterisation of analog ICs, for prototyping and mass production
- Strong project management skills
- Creative thinker with practical skills and experience
- Inspires confidence in colleagues, partners, and customers Comfortable in a fast paced, start-up environment
- Pro-active by nature, responsive to changing needs of the projects and business
- Good communication and presentation skills
- A mindset for precise and high-quality results
- An eye for detail
Desirable
- Experience in the semiconductor industry preferred
- Experience with power ICs preferred
- Experience with Cadence Virtuoso and Mentor Calibre preferred
Benefits
- Excellent salary
- Share options scheme available (so you own a piece of the company!)
- Pension scheme (6% Company contribution)
- Life Assurance (3x Salary)
- BUPA Private Medical Insurance
- BUPA Cash Plan (Level 3)
- Flexible working options (both location and times)
- Annual leave allowance of 33 days (including
Principal Analog / Mixed Signal IC Design Engineer - Acacia
Posted 21 days ago
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Apply ( Location:Reading, United Kingdom
+ Area of InterestEngineer - Hardware
+ Job TypeProfessional
+ Technology InterestSoftware Development
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**About Acacia**
Acacia, a Cisco company, develops high-speed intelligent transceivers (100G/400G/1T) using advanced signal processing and photonic integration for fiber optic transmission across global networks (data center/metro/long-haul/ultra-long haul).
**Key Responsibilities**
+ **Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design:** Architect, design, layout, measure, and productize high-speed (>25Gb/s) ultra-deep submicron CMOS analog circuits.
+ **Technical Leadership:** Lead large block design, mentor colleagues, manage deliverables, and drive robust design methodologies from concept to production.
+ **Collaboration:** Work closely with packaging, hardware, digital/DSP, system, and module teams to ensure integration and signal/power integrity.
+ **Peer Review & Innovation:** Participate in peer reviews, contribute to best practices, and drive continuous improvement.
**Who You Are**
+ Passionate about high-speed AMS circuit design and pushing technological boundaries.
+ Highly experienced, detail-oriented, energetic, and solution-driven.
+ Self-motivated and collaborative; comfortable with independent and team-based work.
+ Strong communicator, open to feedback, and focused on team effectiveness.
**Minimum Qualifications**
**Education & Experience:**
+ BSEE + 15 years, MS + 10 years, or PhD + 7 years (or equivalent)
**Expertise in at least 3 of:**
+ High-speed serial links (serdes, data converters)
+ Voltage regulators
+ High-performance output drivers
+ High-performance PLLs
+ Efficient clock transmission/propagation
+ Opamps and programmable gain amplifiers
+ Equalisation techniques
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Experience with electrical transceiver applications (backplane/cable comms)
+ FinFET process experience
+ Floor planning and custom transistor layout
+ High-frequency layout (inductors, transformers, transmission lines)
+ Design for Manufacturability
+ PVT and Monte Carlo characterization
+ Electromigration (Totem, Voltus or equivalent)
+ Power/IR drop analysis
+ Lab Validation
+ ESD practices and custom test setups
+ Software/Tool Proficiency
+ High-frequency test equipment (BERT, jitter analysers, VNA/PNA)
+ Design capture/layout in Cadence Virtuoso
+ Simulation in Spectre/APS/SpectreX, mixed-signal simulations in AMS
+ Layout validation in Calibre/ICV/Pegasus
+ Post-layout extraction in Quantus/StarRC, electromagnetic in EMX
+ Matlab
+ Track record of innovation; publications a plus
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Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer
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Salary: £50,000 - £80,000 DOE
Clearance: Due to the nature of the work, current DV or eDV clearance is required.
About the Role We are looking for a DSP Engineer to join an engineering team in Gloucester. This role involves advanced research and development (R&D) , software-defined radio (SDR) systems, reverse engineering, and payload development for defence, cyber, and intelligence programmes.
It's a hands-on opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies while building on your expertise in DSP, SDR, and algorithm development. Flexible working and professional growth are supported.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out hardware, software, and signal reverse engineering of RF systems.
- Develop and optimise SDR solutions using advanced DSP techniques.
- Design and implement new DSP algorithms for signal detection, classification, and exploitation.
- Contribute to payload development for advanced communications systems.
- Work with testing teams to validate and optimise system performance in lab and field environments.
- Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to integrate DSP solutions into larger mission systems.
Skills and Experience Required
- Strong background in DSP, including algorithm development and optimisation.
- Experience with reverse engineering RF systems and signal analysis.
- Practical knowledge of SDR technologies and platforms.
- Experience in R&D for new DSP algorithms and innovative solutions.
- Proficiency in Python, C/C++, or other DSP/SDR programming languages.
- Understanding of modulation/demodulation techniques and digital communication protocols.
- Experience with real-time testing and RF system performance evaluation.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with GnuRadio or similar SDR platforms.
- FPGA/RFSOC development experience, including VHDL or Verilog.
- Familiarity with Linux environments and version control (e.g. GitLab).
- Experience with payload development for defence or covert communications.
Clearance Due to the nature of the work, current DV or eDV clearance is required.
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer
Posted today
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Salary: £50,000 - £80,000 DOE
Clearance: Due to the nature of the work, current DV or eDV clearance is required.
About the Role We are looking for a DSP Engineer to join an engineering team in Gloucester. This role involves advanced research and development (R&D) , software-defined radio (SDR) systems, reverse engineering, and payload development for defence, cyber, and intelligence programmes.
It's a hands-on opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies while building on your expertise in DSP, SDR, and algorithm development. Flexible working and professional growth are supported.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out hardware, software, and signal reverse engineering of RF systems.
- Develop and optimise SDR solutions using advanced DSP techniques.
- Design and implement new DSP algorithms for signal detection, classification, and exploitation.
- Contribute to payload development for advanced communications systems.
- Work with testing teams to validate and optimise system performance in lab and field environments.
- Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to integrate DSP solutions into larger mission systems.
Skills and Experience Required
- Strong background in DSP, including algorithm development and optimisation.
- Experience with reverse engineering RF systems and signal analysis.
- Practical knowledge of SDR technologies and platforms.
- Experience in R&D for new DSP algorithms and innovative solutions.
- Proficiency in Python, C/C++, or other DSP/SDR programming languages.
- Understanding of modulation/demodulation techniques and digital communication protocols.
- Experience with real-time testing and RF system performance evaluation.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with GnuRadio or similar SDR platforms.
- FPGA/RFSOC development experience, including VHDL or Verilog.
- Familiarity with Linux environments and version control (e.g. GitLab).
- Experience with payload development for defence or covert communications.
Clearance Due to the nature of the work, current DV or eDV clearance is required.
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