Hardware Designer

Contract Hardware Designer Security clearance essential Southampton HQ 1-2 days a week Up to £52 p/h Inside IR35 We are seeking a talented and experienced Hardware Designer with live security clearance to join our growing team in Southampton. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer with strong analogue and mixed-signal IC layout expertise to contribute to the development of complex integrated circuit designs within a collaborative and innovative environment. The ideal candidate will possess a formal qualification in Electronics, Microelectronics, Semiconductor Engineering, or a related discipline, together with several years of hands-on experience delivering complex IC layouts. Experience with CMOS Readout ICs or imaging devices would be highly advantageous. About the Role As part of our mixed-signal IC design team, you will work at transistor, cell, and block level, translating schematic designs into robust and efficient layout solutions. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality layouts that meet both technical specifications and project timelines while adhering to industry best practices. Key Responsibilities Develop IC layouts in accordance with design specifications and project requirements. Apply and promote layout best practices to ensure optimal performance, manufacturability, and reliability. Create bespoke analogue, digital, and mixed-signal layout designs. Perform DRC (Design Rule Check) and LVS (Layout Versus Schematic) verification at ..... full job details .....