Senior Mixed Signal IC Design Engineer
Team
– R&D; Engineering
Location
– Cambridge, UK
Contract
– Full-time, Permanent
About CGD
Making Sustainable Power Electronics Possible
A spin-out of the Cambridge University, Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) is a fabless semiconductor company that develops a range of energy-efficient GaN-based power devices to make greener electronics possible.
The global power semiconductor market is expected to exceed $50BN.
In addition to the multi-million seed fund and Series A and now B private investments, CGD has so far successfully secured four projects funded by iUK, BEIS and EU (Penta).
The technical and commercial expertise of the CGD team combined with an extensive track record in the power electronics market has been fundamental in early market traction of our proprietary technology.
Bringing Innovation into Everyday Life
The environmental need for solutions to resolve the world's most significant challenges (energy consumption and CO2emissions) inspires us to contribute to society by preserving nature with energy-efficient power solutions.
With a mindset on pushing the limits of semiconductor (GaN) properties and an outstanding team of worldwide experts leveraging knowledge, IP, and decades of research, we demonstrate technological advancement by developing green solutions for everyday electronics, respecting our planet's natural resources, and creating a more sustainable future for the generations to come.
Why Work for CGD
We Champion Commitment, Celebrate Empowerment, and Reward the Brave.
We are interested in change‐makers with a passion for power semiconductors who are willing to explore unconventional ways to meet the company's green agenda.
At CGD, we pride ourselves on putting empowerment and commitment at the core of our company culture.
We offer a relaxed yet productive working environment where everybody is valued and respected and becomes part of commercial success while experiencing professional growth.
The Opportunity




CGD are looking for an experienced Mixed Signal IC Design Engineer to join the team.
As part of the growing engineering team, you will be responsible for developing new GaN Power IC solutions.
In this role, you will be able to develop and use your knowledge of a variety of aspects of semiconductor device development at the forefront of GaN device R&D.;
This role is based at the company's office and lab in Cambridge, UK, although it is expected that some travel will be required from time to time for this role.
Main Responsibilities
Design GaN power ICs and Si gate drivers using EDA tools, including schematic capture, RTL, analog/digital and mixed signal simulations, synthesis, STA, PNR and AMS verification
Design and implement solutions for the testing of GaN Power ICs, review and analyse test data from wafer level and packaged device testing
Detailed design documentation, IC evaluation and debugging
Generate IP and support management team with patent applications and IP management
Skills and Experience
Essential
Degree in a relevant engineering subject
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of mixed signal ICs
Skilled and experienced in the EDA design process including schematic capture, RTL, AMS simulations, synthesis, STA and verification
Good knowledge and understanding of electrical test and characterisation of mixed signal ICs, for prototyping and mass production
Strong project management skills
Creative thinker with practical skills and experience
Inspires confidence in colleagues, partners, and customers Comfortable in a fast paced, start-up setting
Pro-active by nature,



responsive to changing needs of the projects and business
Good communication and presentation skills
A mindset for precise and high-quality results
An eye for detail
Desirable
Experience in the semiconductor industry preferred
Experience with power and mixed signal ICs preferred
Experience with Cadence design tools preferred
Excellent salary
Share options scheme available (so you own a piece of the company!)
Pension scheme (6% Company contribution)
Life Assurance (3x Salary)
Private Health Insurance
Medicash cash plan
Annual leave allowance of 33 days (including bank holidays)
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Training and career development
Family friendly policies
Cycle to work scheme
EV leasing scheme
Volunteer leave
IP bonus scheme
Involvement in collaborative projects and grants with University of Cambridge and other partners
Recruitment referral bonus
Regular social events including frequent company lunches, Christmas party, team building and wellbeing activities
We believe in equal opportunities
It takes a diverse and inclusive community of passionate, talented and committed people to build a system to shape the future of power electronics.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all employees.
We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes.
From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do.
We are well set up for collaborative hybrid working, with some members of the team working in the UK office and some from home in the UK and other cities in Europe and Asia.
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