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

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.

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.

You will undertake physical design at the integration level, including floor planning, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.