At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of advanced mixed-signal ASICs for space applications.
- Company: Innovative organisation at the forefront of space-grade semiconductor technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to work on cutting-edge projects.
- Other info: Join a collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in space technology while leading talented engineering teams.
- Qualifications: 20+ years in mixed-signal ASIC development with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
An innovative organisation operating at the forefront of space-grade semiconductor technology is seeking a Lead ASIC Development Engineer to drive the delivery of next-generation mixed-signal ASICs for deployment in space environments. This role is ideal for a highly experienced ASIC professional who combines deep technical expertise with strong program leadership capability. You will lead complex development efforts, guide engineering teams, and ensure successful productization — without holding full organisational “Head of” responsibility.
If you have delivered complex SoCs, built and integrated IP, and driven silicon from architecture through tape-out and qualification in high-reliability environments, this is an opportunity to lead from the front technically and operationally.
The Role
You will lead the execution of mixed-signal ASIC development programs, ensuring technical excellence, disciplined delivery, and alignment with product architecture and system requirements. Working closely with product architects and cross-functional stakeholders, you will translate high-level architectural intent into structured engineering execution, driving best practices across the ASIC lifecycle. This is a hands-on leadership role — combining technical authority, team mentorship, and program ownership.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Technical Leadership & Execution
- Lead end-to-end development of advanced mixed-signal ASICs
- Drive execution from IP development and SoC integration through verification, implementation, and productization
- Ensure adherence to schedule, cost, quality, and performance objectives
- Lead structured design reviews and technical decision gates
- Apply industry best practices to improve productivity and development quality
- Engineering Excellence
- Guide RTL design, digital IP integration, verification strategy, hardware emulation, DFT, and physical design flows
- Ensure strong validation and verification methodologies for mixed-signal devices
- Oversee integration of high-speed mixed-signal components (ADC/DAC, PLL, SERDES, etc.)
- Support application of radiation-hardening techniques for space environments
- Drive continuous improvement in development processes and EDA workflows
- Team & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Lead and mentor ASIC engineers and designers across geographically distributed teams
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture
- Work closely with product architects to ensure alignment between system intent and silicon implementation
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of ASICs into final products
What We’re Looking For
You are a senior ASIC development professional with strong delivery experience and the credibility to lead technically complex programs.
Essential Experience
- 20+ years of experience in mixed-signal ASIC development
- Proven track record delivering large-scale ASIC/SoC programs through full productization
- Strong hands-on expertise in:
- RTL design and digital IP integration
- Verification and validation methodologies
- Hardware emulation and DFT
- Physical implementation and tape-out flows
- Modern EDA toolchains
- Technical knowledge of mixed-signal subsystems including high-speed ADC/DAC, PLLs, SERDES
- Experience with radiation-hardening techniques for high-reliability or space applications
Personal Profile
- Technically authoritative and comfortable leading detailed engineering discussions
- Strong program execution mindset with attention to quality and delivery
- Effective communicator across engineering and non-engineering stakeholders
- Experience working in complex, cross-cultural, globally distributed organisations
- Committed to mentoring and developing high-performing teams
- Continuous improvement and innovation-driven mindset
Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to take technical ownership of advanced space-grade ASIC programs while remaining closely connected to engineering execution. You will influence methodology, drive delivery excellence, and help shape next-generation silicon in one of the most demanding application domains — without stepping into a purely executive management function.
ASIC Development Leader employer: MRL Consulting Group
Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, where as a Principal Engineer (.NET), you'll have the opportunity to shape engineering strategy and influence technology decisions across multiple teams. With a hybrid working model in vibrant locations like London or Coventry, you will enjoy a supportive work culture that fosters continuous improvement and offers ample opportunities for professional growth. Here, your expertise will not only drive large-scale engineering initiatives but also mentor the next generation of technical leaders, making this an exceptional place to advance your career.
