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Digital IC Design LeadLocation: Fareham, HampshireSalary: Up to 87,000 + bonusContract: PermanentIs this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.Were recruiting for a Digital IC Design Lead on behalf of a high-growth semiconductor organisation operating at the forefront of advanced electronics. This is a senior technical leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape next-generation digital ICs used in safety-critical and high-performance applications.Youll lead the digital development activity across complex ASIC and MCU products, combining hands-on technical oversight with team leadership, project delivery and cross-functional collaboration across global engineering teams.The RoleThis position leads all digital IC development activities, from translating product requirements into robust digital architectures, through design, verification and validation, to silicon delivery.Youll manage and mentor a team of IC engineers while working closely with system architecture, software, sensor and analogue teams locally, and backend, test and reliability teams internationally.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine digital requirements derived from product and system specificationsLead digital architecture, design, implementation, verification and validation activitiesDrive development of next-generation ICs and MCUs to high reliability and safety standardsProvide technical direction to improve performance, power efficiency and costManage digital IP development and third-party IP integrationOversee resource planning, project schedules, budgets and delivery milestonesMentor, coach and technically develop IC design engineersRepresent the digital team in EDA tool selection and methodology decisionsCollaborate across global engineering teams to ensure seamless design flowSupport silicon debug, failure analysis and validation activitiesKnowledge, Skills & ExperienceEssential:Degree-qualified (BEng or MEng) in Electronics, Engineering or a related discipline5+ years experience in digital or mixed-signal IC design (ASIC preferred)Proven experience leading or managing engineers or technical projectsStrong knowledge of the full digital IC design lifecycle from specification to siliconExperience with low-power design and power management techniquesSolid understanding of EDA tools and digital design flows through to timing sign-offKnowledge of DfT, DfM, silicon debug and failure analysis methodologiesStrong communication skills with the ability to lead in complex, ambiguous environmentsDesirable: xjdpvnf Mixed-signal design exposureExperience with safety-critical or high-reliability designs (e.g. ISO 26262)Familiarity with full front-end and back-end ASIC flowsKnowledge of IP maturity models and IP supply chain managementPython scripting or automation experienceExperience using tools such as JIRA and ConfluenceWhy Apply?Salary up to 87,000 plus annual bonusSenior technical leadership role with real influence over future productsOpportunity to work on complex, next-generation semiconductor designsHybrid working and modern office environmentStrong benefits package including pension, private medical and dental coverClear long-term career development within a growing semiconductor businessFor more information or to apply, contact:Lewis Phillips