Lead ASIC Development Engineer

Advanced Mixed-Signal ASICs for Space Applications
Full-Time | Senior Technical Leadership Role

About the Opportunity

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.