Job Description

The Sensata design centre in Swindon develops integrated circuits and MEMS solutions for a wide range of applications, working with our customers to take designs from specification to qualified silicon. Our engineers form a multidisciplinary team of electronics experts, who push the bounds of their experience to deliver each new project.



Reporting to the ASIC Design Manager, the Senior/Principal Mixed Signal Design Engineer is responsible for the technical leadership, high-level simulation and block design of mixed-signal ASICs. They have experience in both digital and analog design, being an expert in one or the other.
General ResponsibilitiesParticipates in and leads block specification, design, verification, and documentation Participates in and leads architectural design, system-level simulation, and abstract modelling of analog and digital blocks Able to lead a small team of engineers Develops and documents the processes by which the team operates Serves as a consultant and definitive source of technical advice to other designers Serves as technical lead on IC development projects Works with the customer to understand and refine requirements, rapidly identifying technical constraints, leading feasibility studies where required, developing system-level architectures and providing internal costings Works with suppliers, where required, to understand and select processes & products for the design Assists with or leads wider technical activities such as silicon verification, qualification, failure analysis and production test design, as required, lending expertise to these activities

Experience / QualificationsA university degree, most probably a master's in Physics or Engineering, possibly with a postgraduate degree (e.g. PhD) Extensive experience of block and system level IC design and verification, having served as a technical lead on multiple successful design cycles and having acquired an appreciable postgraduate-level technical skillset, including layout techniques, and of the physical processes that underpin IC design A proficiency with system-level modelling languages such as VHDL, Verilog, etc. Contributes fresh ideas & creative solutions, and seeks to improve design processes Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation Strong organisation, planning and time management skills Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity Holds themselves and others accountable to achieving goals and maintaining high standards of work Proficient in scripting, with experience of languages such as Python and MATLAB Highly proficient in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to collaborate with suppliers and customers Committed to their own technical development and that of others: seizes opportunities for training and education and facilitates learning opportunities for the team.

Benefits and PerksPension scheme, bonus structure, private healthcare. Flexible working arrangements (e.g., hybrid or remote work). Learning and development support. Wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programmes.

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