At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and verify advanced IC layouts in a collaborative electronics team.
- Company: Leading tech firm in Southampton with a focus on semiconductor technologies.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, flexible work arrangements, and a chance to work on cutting-edge projects.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a high-tech environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative mixed-signal technologies.
- Qualifications: Experience in analogue/mixed-signal IC layout and proficiency with Cadence tools.
The predicted salary is between 53.7 - 53.7 £ per hour.
Location: Southampton (20% onsite)
Duration: 6 Months (Inside IR35)
Rate: £53.70 per hour Umbrella
We seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance.
Overview
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced IC Design Layout Engineer to join a multidisciplinary electronics team working on advanced mixed-signal semiconductor technologies. The successful candidate will contribute to the physical implementation and verification of complex analogue and mixed-signal integrated circuits, collaborating closely with circuit designers to deliver high-quality layouts to demanding project schedules.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate transistor, cell and block-level schematics into robust physical layouts.
- Produce bespoke analogue, digital and mixed-signal IC layouts in accordance with design specifications.
- Apply layout best practices to optimise performance, manufacturability and reliability.
- Perform physical verification including: Design Rule Checks (DRC) and Layout Versus Schematic (LVS).
- Support top-level integration and verification activities where required.
- Work effectively within a collaborative engineering environment to meet project milestones.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Several years of experience in analogue and mixed-signal IC layout design.
- Strong understanding of CMOS technologies and IC design methodologies.
- Proficiency with Cadence design tools.
- Experience producing layouts from schematic designs.
- Hands-on experience with simulation and verification workflows.
- Comfortable working in Linux environments.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
Desirable Experience
- CMOS readout IC or imaging sensor design experience.
- Image sensor or pixel design knowledge.
- Top-level verification experience.
- Exposure to a range of semiconductor technology nodes.
IC Design Layout Engineer (Contract) in Southampton employer: Morson Edge
Join a forward-thinking company in Southampton that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where your expertise as an IC Design Layout Engineer will be recognised and rewarded. With a focus on employee growth, you will have access to cutting-edge projects in the defence and aerospace sectors, alongside competitive rates and flexible working arrangements that promote a healthy work-life balance. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills in a supportive environment while contributing to high-impact technologies.
