At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead digital design projects and define architecture for innovative motor drive ICs.
- Company: Join a pioneering semiconductor company focused on safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and a chance to mentor talented engineers.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for international travel and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in automotive technology while shaping the future of digital design.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in digital design, with a PhD or Master's in Electronics preferred.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
The Allegro team is united by a clear purpose—advancing technologies that make the world safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. With over 30 years of experience in semiconductor innovation, we bring that purpose to life across every part of the business—from breakthrough product development and customer success to how we show up for each other and the communities we serve.
We are looking for a Snr Digital Design Engineer to help define and implement the digital architecture for our industry-leading mixed-signal motor drive ICs. You will have the autonomy to influence technical direction, mentor talented engineers, and solve the most challenging problems in automotive motor control. You will be responsible for leading the architecture and design for complex digital solutions, from standalone IP to full System-on-Chip (SoC) designs.
What You'll Do
- Lead Project Execution: Take full ownership of digital design project schedules for the Edinburgh team.
- Drive Technical Strategy: Define the digital architectural roadmap for motor drivers, ensuring alignment between team output and broader global product lines.
- Manage Resources & Risk: Proactively identify technical bottlenecks or resource gaps within the team.
- Cross-Functional Interface: Act as the primary digital technical point of contact for the Edinburgh centre when communicating with Marketing, Systems, and Analog Design.
Who You Are
- Process Advocate: Deep understanding of the Digital Design Workflow with a proven commitment to maintaining high quality standards and execution excellence.
- Technical Expertise: 8+ years in digital design or architecture, ranging from complex algorithmic IP to full SoC designs including CPU subsystems and interconnect fabrics.
- Academic Background: PhD or Master's degree in Electronics or a related field.
- Expertise with Cadence toolsets: for the entire front-end design flow.
Travel Requirements: This role may require domestic and international travel up to 10-20% to support customers, vendors, and off-site design teams in Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
Join us—and help build what's next.
Summary
Location: Musselburgh, East Lothian, UK
Type: Full time
Senior Engineer, Digital Design Engineering in Musselburgh employer: Allegro MicroSystems
Allegro MicroSystems is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture in Musselburgh that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers while advancing your own skills in a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive benefits and the chance to contribute to cutting-edge power management technologies that make a real impact.
