IC-Resources

PHP / Java or C# / JavaScript / MySQL, Mainland Europe

10/03/2010 17:27:43

I am looking for a developer with good programming experience in PHP creating commercial web applications. You should also have some broad experience in languages like Java or C#. It is beneficial if you have worked on LAMP stack, Python, real scrum or agile development experience etc. It is also helpful if you have OO design experience and good knowledge or design patterns and UML.

Skills to include: LAMP, PHP, Javascript, MySql, C#, Java

Memory Design Engineer - Singapore, Far East

10/03/2010 17:27:43

This is a great new vacancy for a Memory Design Engineer to join one of the world's most successful fabless semiconductor companies based in the Far East.

As Memory Design Engineer you will take part in all memory compiler development phases, including modeling and memory characterization including SRAM/ROM. This vacancy is based in Singapore.

The successful candidate will have a good University degree in Microelectronics or related subject (BSs/MSc/PhD degrees considered) with a couple of years relevant experience in digital SoC/ASIC design using VHDL or Verilog. Candidates also need to have prior experience memory development, and ideally have experience of SRAM and ROM memories.

To apply, please send an email with your CV attached to caroline@ic-resources.co.uk

ESD Engineer, Far East

10/03/2010 17:27:43

Our international client is now searching for an ESD Engineer to be responsible for providing project support on ESD issues. Basic ESD / latch-up device design and implementation of process development will be required, as well as solving issues related to ESD.

Required skills for the successful ESD Engineer will include the following;

- Strong ESD background and knowledge
- Semiconductor physics and manufacturing knowledge
- Semiconductor foundry experience
- Strong problem solving and communication skills
- BSc in Physics / Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Please call us to discuss further.

DSP Audio Software Development - Scotland, UK-Scotland

10/03/2010 17:27:53

We currently have a DSP software development vacancies with our UK based client, a market leader in Audio IC and solution development for mobile, personal media player, automotive and many other applications.

Successful DSP software developers will be joining my client to take responsibility for design of signal processing (DSP) software implemented on their integrated circuits or as standalone software component solutions for internal and customer projects.

DSP Developers with the following skills are invited to apply:
o C Programming
o Assembler Programming (ARM, MIPS, 8051, PIC, Other..)
o Experienced with DSP development
o DSP processing techniques (FIR's, IIR's etc#)
o Fixed point maths
o Knowledge of digital audio software development

Desirable skills include:
o C++, Windows application development
o Simulink
o OS Integration on Symbian
o WinCE
o Linux
o Other embedded SW experience

The ideal candidate will be a Software engineer who has worked on developing and porting audio algorithms on various DSP architectures. Good C programmer who can also write and debug assembly code. Ideally somebody who has had a mixture of porting and algorithm development and who has working in a small team environment

Apply by sending your CV to our DSP Consultant, Alex Fothergill, at IC Software.

Contract Buyer - CIPS, MRP, UK-South West

10/03/2010 17:27:43

The role is Contract Buyer within the Manufacturing division of this global leader providing high technology products and systems to the commercial, defence and goverment markets. You'll ensure that raw materials are available to meet production requirements, whilst achieving lowest cost and improving supplier performance levels. To act as support for the other buyers and members of the procurement department.

• At least 3 years experience of purchasing
• Electronics and/or Mechanical materials background
• Experience with MRP essential
• Computer literate, good working knowledge of excel and other Office applications
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Desirable:
• CIPS qualified, or studying towards CIPS

Please call Eva Carey at IC3e on 0118 988 1150

Senior Memory Design Engineer - France, France

10/03/2010 17:27:43

This is a new opportunity for a memory designer to join a successful international semiconductor company at their design centre in France.

As Memory Design Engineer you will take part in all memory compiler development phases, from specification to product validation and release.

Responsibilities will include:

-Leading Memory compiler development projects, from design spec to delivery
-Contributing to Memory design and development, analysis memory marginality, layout design and compiler code in advance technology (45nm and beyond)
-Performing physical verification, memory characterization, FE verification, release procedure and QA flow of the memory compilers
-Ensuring high quality, high performance in memory compilers
-Suggest/evaluate new memory architectures

Skills and experience required:

-Degree specialized in microelectronics and electronics design
-Several years of relevant memory circuit design experience
-Circuit/Layout experience with deep submicron technologies (65nm or smaller)
-Understanding of Design For Manufacturability (DFM) layout techniques
-Familiarity with Cadence Virtuoso (DFII, Opus) schematic and layout environments
-Creativity, enthusiasm, with excellent communication skills in English and ideally French

Contact IC Resources today to apply.

Quality Assurance Analyst – Germany (35000- 55000 Euros), Germany

09/03/2010 17:26:19

Quality Assurance Analyst – Germany (35000- 55000 Euros)

We are looking for talented and highly motivated Quality Assurance Analyst to join the routing team based in Germany to work with software engineers to ensure quality, robustness, and performance of our route calculation software which goes on to the mobile phones and satellite navigation systems

You have a passion for quality software, excellent analytical skills and a proven ability to get things done. In addition, you have:

· Good experience in software quality assurance
· At least 1 year or equivalent experience with server-side software quality assurance
· Good knowledge of at least one scripting or programming language
· Good knowledge of internet protocols and architecture

The following expertise would also be of value:

· A degree in Computer Science or a related field
· Experience in quality assurance on mobile platforms
· Experience with navigation software

Please send your CV to (Anand Natesan) anand@ic-software.co.uk or call me on 0118 988 1150 for confidential discussion

C++ / data structures / symbian - Germany, Germany

09/03/2010 17:26:19

We are looking for talented and highly-motivated engineers to join the routing team based in Germany to develop the car and pedestrian navigation software which goes on to the mobile phones and satellite navigation systems.

You will have the following skills:

· Expert knowledge of C++
· Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
· Outstanding understanding of data structures and algorithms
· Fluency in English
· Good interpersonal and communication skills

The following would also be of value:

· Deep knowledge of Computational Geometry or Graph Theory
· Experience developing for Symbian, Maemo, or other embedded platforms
· Experience with Linux server-side development
· Experience developing navigation software

Please send your CV to (Anand Natesan) anand@ic-software.co.uk or call me on 0118 988 1150 for confidential discussion

Digital Systems Design Engineer - Wireless, UK-Home Counties

09/03/2010 17:26:19

This new opportunity has just arisen for a Senior Digital System Design Engineer to join my client, a leading developer of system-level design tools in the UK.

This is a highly innovative, wide ranging role which will involve taking responsibility for the full design development cycle from algorithm development and translating the implementation onto FPGA. As a senior member of the team, you will play an influential role within the business in terms of driving projects forward as well as lending your expertise to map out requirements for future products.

This role would suit a highly experienced digital expert with a broad range of experience covering digital systems design, FPGAs and ASIC design, DSP and algorithm development.

Expertise required:
• VHDL and/or Verilog
• Demonstrated experience in designing and developing digital wireless algorithms on FPGA
• Experience of any of the following wireless standards: 3G, UMTS, CDMA or WiMAX
• MATLAB algorithm development
• SystemC/C/C++ modelling

This is a first rate opportunity too join a world renown company that offers the all round package to match.

For further details and to apply please contact Caroline@ic-resources.co.uk

Mobile Handset Product Designer, UK-South East

09/03/2010 17:26:19

Market leading design organisation with a history of creating ground breaking consumer device designs is looking to hire a physical / product designer for its mobile handset division.

- Previous mobile phone experience with track record of shipping products
- Solid hands-on experiences from scratch to final production follow-up.
- MA or BA in Industrial design or Product design.
- Appropriate experiences in corporate design centre or consultancy.
- Must demonstrate creative innovative approach and hands-on competency to design.
- Rhino modelling, NX modelling (Hypershot rendering, Photoshop renderings ,Illustrator renderings)
- Experienced in developing appearance model data
- Strong sketching

This is a great firm with the opportunity to work on some very interesting products.

Senior Design Engineer, Wireless Systems, UK-Home Counties

10/03/2010 17:27:43

Senior Wireless Systems and DSP Algorithms Engineer sought by my Tier1 client due to internal promotions.

The successful candidate will join an established team at Senior Staff engineering level and will work on my clients wireless strategy, designing and developing the algorithms from a mathematical description, floating to fixed point optimization of the algorithms, through to mapping these on their propriety hardware.

Duties will include significant innovation, both in algorithm design and implementation which is expected to result in both patent submissions and publications. The successful candidate would also have a broader responsibility to the company, in terms of driving forwards future projects as well as product requirements for devices, tools and IP.

Required skills include:
- DSP Physical layer design (ideally 3G, UMTS, CDMA2000 and/or WiMAX)
- Modulation, equalization, beamforming
- DSP Algorithm modeling for wireless systems in Matlab/Simulink or C/C++

Familiarity with some of the following would be a plus:
- Understanding of CPRI, JESD
- Java, perl, tcl etc
- Embedded software on ARM, Power PC, etc
- Knowledge of Verilog, System Verilog or VHDL

Please email or call Senior DSP Consultant Alex Fothergill at IC Software to apply.

IC Design Leader / Manager - Austria (IC's, Sensors), Austria

09/03/2010 17:26:19

My client is a leading semiconductor provider of analog and mixed-signal IC's and have a new opportunity for an IC Design Engineering Manager / Group Leader to drive their team in the development of integrated sensors, primarily for automotive applications and market.

You will assume responsibility for an existing experienced team of mixed-signal and digital design and layout engineers. With a strong technical competence in mixed-signal IC development, you will have responsibility for the technical leadership of the team, and the management of projects within your scope, and the personal development of your team members.

You will be degree qualified, and have a history developing mixed-signal IC's, ideally for automotive sensor applications. It is expected that you will be comfortable communicating in English AND German. The position is based in Austria.

Please contact Dave Dixon for more details and confidential discussion.

RoHS / REACH Consultant - QA - Environmental - CE, UK-South West

08/03/2010 17:14:37

My client based in the South West is looking with immediate effect for a RoHS / Reach consultant to join the Quality Assurance and Environmental Heath and Safety department on a 6 month contract basis.

The basis of the role will be to develop a full guidance documentation suite for all applicable environmental and safety regulatory requirements for the UK/EU and appropriate markets areas, including:
RoHS / WEEE
REACH
Safety Standards
CE Marking

You are required to have a minimum of 5 years involvement in defence electronics industry regulatory compliance environment as well as comprehensive understanding of RoHS, Weee and Reach.
If you are immediately available, please respond now to be considered for the role.

C++ Toolchain Development Engineer - South West, UK-South West

08/03/2010 17:14:39

Want to join one of the most famous companies in the world, developing cutting-edge tools for the electronics entertainment industry?

We have vacancies within this teir1 client in their Toolchain Development team to work on their toolchain collection
and a range of debuggers, profilers and associated tools.

Essential skills:

o Strong skills in C and C++ (to an advanced level) programming.
o Strong problem solving abilities.
o Software development on a Microsoft platform, use of Visual Studio for development and debugging.

Desirable Skills:
o Knowledge of microprocessor architectures, concepts such as cache behaviour, register sets, etc.
o Proven experience of developing compilers with a focus on optimization technology, or genuine interest in this area.
o Software toolchain development.
o Embedded program development.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity, contact Alex at IC Software for further details and/or to apply.

DSP Software Engineer - LTE Modems, France

08/03/2010 17:14:37

LTE DSP Software development role has arisen with our client developing femtocel modems for WiMax and LTE markets.

This opening is for an experienced DSP software engineer to join the team to :- implement algorithms for LTE PHY layer; implement and validate baseband LTE DSP simulations; supporting the Physical Integration team for the Lab test on target; debugging and integrating microcode in the LTE solution together with the ASIC and Physical Integration teams.

Candidates should be engineers with DSP software experience plus the following skills:
- Good programming skills in C or C++ is a plus
- Script languages such as perl, tk, python
- Build systems : make and cmake
- Control version systems such as cvs or subversion
- Good Signal processing/digital communication knowledge
- Knowledge in ASIC and DSP implementation is a plus

Please send your CV to Senior DSP consultant Alex at IC Software to apply.

DSP Algorithms Engineer - LTE, France

09/03/2010 17:26:19

LTE DSP Algorithms development role has arisen with our client developing femtocel modems for WiMax and LTE markets.

This opening is for an experienced DSP algorithms engineer to join the team to :- design new algorithms / architectures for LTE PHY layer; implement and validate baseband LTE DSP simulations; support ASIC team for the Verilog/VHDL implementation; debug and integrate LTE solution with the ASIC and Physical integration team.

Candidates should be engineers with DSP Algorithms experience in the telecommunications and/or embedded system industry, Have good signal processing/digital communication knowledge and experience
working in C or C++. Any knowledge in ASIC and DSP implementation is a plus.

Please send your CV to Senior DSP consultant Alex at IC Software to apply.

Senior Memory Design Engineer - France, France

05/03/2010 17:10:59

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the world's most successful circuit and layout teams. As Memory Design Engineer you will take part in all memory compiler development phases, from specification to product validation and release.

Responsibilities will include:

· Participating in Memory compiler development projects, from design spec to delivery
· Contributing to Memory design and development, analysis memory marginality, layout design and compiler code in advance technology (45nm and beyond)
· Performing physical verification, memory characterization, FE verification, release procedure and QA flow of the memory compilers
· Ensuring high quality, high performance in memory compilers

Skills and experience required:

· Degree specialized in microelectronics and electronics design
· Several years of relevant memory circuit design experience
· Circuit/Layout experience with deep submicron technologies (65nm or smaller)
· Understanding of Design For Manufacturability (DFM) layout techniques
· Familiarity with Cadence Virtuoso (DFII, Opus) schematic and layout environments
· Creativity, enthusiasm, with excellent communication skills in English and ideally French

Senior Electronics UI Designer - London, UK-South East

05/03/2010 17:10:56

Do you like to work at the fore-front of technology UI design? Find device UIs challenging and stimulating? Put your experience to use in one of the world's leaders in bleeding-edge consumer devices.

The work will over excellent variety within this international design center. My client is a successful multi-national and would require 5 years+ experience designing User Interaction within either a demanding agency environment or a cutting-edge client site.

Salary is negotiable and will reflect the skills and experience the candidate brings to the table.

Marketing Manager - Video, UK-Home Counties

05/03/2010 17:10:54

Based in Hertfordshire, my client is seeking a Marketing / Product Manager with experience in real-time video and/or image processing systems.

As Product Manager, you will have full product lifecycle responsibility, including product definition and roadmap development via customer-facing technical discussions, through new product development and introduction, to sales support. You will work very closely with the engineering development team. International travel is expected; 25-50%.

Degree qualified (Engineering or Business), you will have a track record in product marketing in these technology areas (electronics, video, image processing systems) and possess excellent communication, influencing and inter-personal skills.

Please contact Dave Dixon for more details.

Applications Engineer - GPS/GNSS, UK-South East

08/03/2010 17:14:37

Continued growth has caused our key client to seek an Applications Specialist, with good GPS/GNSS experience from the Mil/Aero or Electronics industry to provide direct technical support to customers. Knowledge of typical space mission requirements very beneficial. To be based in South East UK.

Requirements:
- Excellent technical customer interfacing skills
- Technical background in GPS receivers – GNSS knowledge optional
- Experience of small electronics project development
- Degree or equivalent in Electronic or Electrical engineering.

Responsibilities:
- Be the technical customer interface for the company
- Communicating all status updates to customers
- Prepare technical content of customer proposals
- Involvement in marketing initiatives and some project management

You will be experienced technically and possess excellent customer facing skills.

Junior or Mid level Visual UI Designer (Mobile) - London, UK-South East

05/03/2010 17:10:54

My client is offering an outstanding opportunity for mobile visual UI designers to hone and further develop cutting-edge UI design skills OR for a talented and creative graduate/junior visual designer to join a fast-paced, innovative, and lucrative industry - Mobile User Experience.

Mobile UI design IS the skill in demand for 2010. I have over ten clients requiring this profile at the moment. Often if you don't have this experience already it's very difficult to get into this field. This is why this opportunity really stands out as a great opportunity for more junior candidates to step into this industry.

For mid-level candidates - you'll need to be able to demonstrate existing commercial experience designing UIs for mobile or small screen devices. Print or art work will not be considered.

For graduates - you wont need the commercial experience but you will need to create some example designs for either a mobile UI or a device UI. Think outside of the box, be innovative and bold. Standard looking iPhone screen shots will not win you brownie points.

Senior RF/Mixed Signal IC Design Engineer - Austria, Austria

05/03/2010 17:10:54

Forward moving semiconductor company based in Austria seeks a Senior RF/Mixed Signal IC Design engineer.

In this role you will be responsible for Mixed Signal and RF IC designs and will be working on DSL programs, WLAN (Mixed Signal and RF) or optical (high speed mixed signal, optical interfaces).

The successful RF/Mixed Signal IC Designer will have experience in a similar role and will have knowledge in standard CMOS 130nm and 65nm with a good understanding of the various design and CAD tools.

Experience in Analog/RF design concept development and measurement could also be of interest with experience in project management an advantage.

Excellent communication skills in English is required with knowledge of the German language a definite advantage.

Sound like you? Contact Leon at IC Resources today. leon@ic-resources.co.uk

Senior Electronic Design Engineer-Control,Analogue,Embedded, UK-South East

05/03/2010 17:10:54

Based in Kent the Senior Electronic Design Engineer will be focused on the design and development of Electronic control systems for a world leader in combustion based products.

The Successful applicant will have a proven background in analogue design, digital design and digital microprocessor based embedded control systems design expertise. Other skills of interest include Layout, providing technical support for existing and new hardware designs and strong fault finding and analytical skills.

This position has arisen due to ongoing product development and expansion and the company offers a solid career path with prospects to move into Management if desired.

Regional Sales Manager (Power/Distribution), Italy

04/03/2010 17:28:36

Global semiconductor client is looking for a Regional Sales Manager to be based in Milan. You will have previous semiconductor sales experience and be responsible for driving direct sales and sales through distribution channels. In addition to managing sales in Italy you will also be responsible for sales in other regions such as Greece and Turkey.

It is expected you will have the following skills:
Degree qualified in Electronics or similar
Experience of power management/analog products
Experience of working with distribution or within distribution
You could be a commercially astute FAE (Field Applications Engineer) looking to move into Sales or you may already hold a Sales position which requires driving distribution channels

This role represents an exciting challenge for a dynamic and self-motivated individual looking for grow their career within a global and respected organisation.

Digital Design Verification Engineer - Austria, Austria

05/03/2010 17:10:54

My client, an expanding fabless Semiconductor company based in a picturesque region of Austria, is looking to hire a digital IC design engineer into its engineering team working on the latest telecommunication technology.

In this role you will be responsible for taking the design from specification through RTL coding (using VHDL) and synthesis. Module as well as chip-level verification will also be a large part of the role, therefore candidates need to have an equal solid background in both design and verification.

Requirements:
- A University degree in a relevant subject such as Electrical Engineering / Information Technology
- A solid background in digital circuit design (VHDL/Verilog) and functional and formal verification (preferably to senior level)
- Synthesis, static timing analysis (STA) experience
- C / C++ / SystemC / System Verilog is highly desirable

Applicants need to be fully fluent in English and be eligible to work in Austria to be considered.

Apply today! Email caroline@ic-resources.co.uk

C++/3D Graphics/Rendering Algorithms–Germany (up to 60000 Euros), Germany

03/03/2010 17:15:26

Here is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated software engineer to work on 3D rendering algorithms. You must have good experience in 3D computer graphics especially high-performance 3D rendering with excellent programming skills in both C and C++. You should have good understanding of algorithms aspects and designs with strong background in Mathematics. You will have a fantastic opportunity for career progression with a great salary package for the right person.

If you like the sounds of this role please send your CV to (Anand Natesan) anand@ic-software.co.uk or call me on 0118 988 1150 for confidential discussion

Python Software Engineer, UK-East Anglia

03/03/2010 17:15:26

Senior Python Software Engineer now required in Cambridge. Leading client has opening in their automation team, responsible for developing automated test harnesses – predominately using Python but with some work in C/C++. This is a challenging software development role with possible team lead opportunities.

Applicants must have a strong degree and 3+ years software development experience working with Python or other interpreted languages. Knowledge of Twisted, .Net/C#, TCP/IP, SSH, HTML, Linux, and Windows including automated system administration strongly desired.

Send your CV to Emma Windows at IC Software.

Power Electronics Systems Engineer, UK-Scotland

03/03/2010 17:15:26

Based in Edinburgh this role will focus on Power Electronics Design for state-of-the-art motor control components. The successful candidate will support on-going developments in this product family and will help define next generation integrated circuit motor control products. They will support the corporate sales growth objectives by: Understanding customer issues and influencing technical/engineering decisions, including future product development decisions; Establishing strong working relationships with customers to assist in the sale/design/development process; Defining and specifying new products and product concepts.

The successful candidate will have a proven background in Power Electronics / Motor Control Design and Techniques. Other skills required included PID Control, Embedded Microcontroller Design, Brush DC knowledge, Stepper/ACI motors and power conversion techniques

Senior Digital ASIC Design Engineer - Scotland, UK-Scotland

03/03/2010 17:15:26

Our client currently seeks a Digital ASIC Designer for their design centre in Edinburgh.

Working within an experienced team of design engineers, you will be working on the digital IC design for power management applications. You will be involved in the product life cycle from specification through to design, layout, evaluation and debugging, and there may also be an element of custom gate level design as well as some analog/mixed signal design.

The successful Digital ASIC Designer will have good experience in front-end digital design, including architecture and block level RTL coding, as well as some knowledge of FPGA prototyping. Experience working on SoC power management products would be a great plus.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with in a team is essential.

Applicants with the ability to work in the UK only need apply.

For more information or to apply, contact Caroline at IC Resources. caroline@ic-resources.co.uk

Senior Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design Engineer - Scotland, UK-Scotland

04/03/2010 17:28:36

Our client currently seeks an Analog/Mixed-signal IC designer for their design centre in Edinburgh.

Working within an experienced team of design engineers, you will be working on Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design for power management applications. In this role there will also be an element of Digital IC Design ranging from custom gate level design through to embedded processors/system-on-chip designs.

You will be involved in the product life cycle from specification through to design, layout, evaluation and debugging.

The successful Analog/Mixed IC Designer will have experience in some or all of the following: charge pumps, op-amps, power output stages, linear regulators, ADC’s, digital design, FPGA prototyping, bench evaluation of silicon to debug the design, Cadence tools and Encounter platform for digital synthesis, verification and test generation.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with in a team is essential.

Applicants with the ability to work in the UK only need apply.

Contact Leon at IC Resources for more information and to apply. leon@ic-resources.co.uk

Protocol Software Engineer, UK-ThamesValley

03/03/2010 17:15:26

Protocols Software Engineer required in the Thames Valley to design and develop protocol stack software.
I am looking for a skilled engineer with 5yrs solid embedded C/C++ kernel level programming experience, knowledge of a scripting language such as perl is also required

The successful candidate will work with all layers of the protocol stack, developing speed critical code for Gigabit Ethernet networks, interfacing with a hardware-based file system. You should be a self-starter, self-motivated. Capable of architecting and articulating the essence of a new design.

Expertise in the following areas a bonus: NDMP, file systems, TCP/IP, NFS, CIFS/SMB, FTP, HTTP, iSCSI, kerberos, LDAP.

Send your Cv to Emma Windows at IC Software

C/C++ Software Engineer, UK-ThamesValley

03/03/2010 17:15:26

Skilled Software Engineer with strong C/C++ for embedded systems is immediately required to design and develop a state of the art file system, utilizing custom hardware to provide industry leading speed for leading client in Berkshire.

You will work with all layers of the file system software, developing speed critical code capable of serving Gigabit Ethernet networks and interacting closely with a hardware-based file system.

Suitable applicants for this role will have:
Degree in Computer Science or other scientific discipline, 5 years C experience strongly desired, with C++ an advantage. Experience of embedded or kernel programming.

Any knowledge of the following areas is a bonus: design and implementation of file systems, clustering architectures, file server protocols (e.g. NFS, CIFS/SMB), TCP/IP networking.

Digital Physical Design Engineer - Singapore, Far East

03/03/2010 17:15:26

A fantastic opportunity has opened up for a digital physical design engineer to join one of the world's top semiconductor companies headquartered in the Far East.

As a member of the RandD Engineering team, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of products for wireless communication and consumer multimedia devices, covering the digital back-end physical design flow.

Your main responsibilities will include synthesis, physical synthesis, static timing analysis (STA), floorplanning, place and route (PandR) and design rule checking (DRC).

Requirements:
- A BSc/BEng/MSc qualification in Electronic Engineering / Computer Science or similar
- A number of years experience in a digital physical design role; skills in floorplanning, PandR, LVS/DRC
- Initiative, and an ability to work alone or as part of a team.

For the successful candidate, my client is able to sponsor a work permit and relocation to Singapore.

Senior RF IC Design Engineer - Singapore, Far East

02/03/2010 19:36:21

Our client is an international leading edge technology company who currently seek an experienced RF IC Design engineer for their design centre in Singapore.

In this role you will be responsible for designing circuit blocks for RF IC solutions and high performance circuit development for RF transceivers, frequency synthesisers and VCOs.

Industry degree qualified (or equivalent) the successful RF IC Design Engineer will have established experience in Analog/RF IC Design with experience in designing a wide range of circuit functions such as RF circuits – LNA, Mixer, Modulator, RF PGA, Power Amplifiers, Frequency synthesisers – Integer-N or Fractional-N PLL, PFD/CP, VCO, Crystal Oscillators and Analog circuits – VGA, Filter techniques, ADC/DACs.

A good understanding of CMOS and Bi-CMOS process technology is required along with a strong foundation in RF theory and circuit analysis.:

If you feel like you have what it takes and are looking for a new challenge with a successful and growing company, then contact us today!

Digital IC Design expert - team lead, UK-South West

02/03/2010 19:36:21

My client is a leading semiconductor company seeking a digital IC design expert to join them in Edinburgh.

As a core member of the design team, it will be your duty to visit customer sites, capture the technical requirements and subsequently translate these into a specification for the design. The successful applicant would then be responsible for taking the design all the way through to final development.

This role would suit an experienced digital IC designer who has recent experience leading a small IC design team through several development cycles. Experience in the whole front-to-back end design flow is essential, as is a keen interest to work with customers.

For more information or to apply, please contact caroline@ic-resources.co.uk

Marketing Manager - Video/Radar Systems (Defence), UK-Home Counties

03/03/2010 17:15:26

Based in Hertfordshire, my client has a number of opportunities for Product Marketing Managers with business experience in video and radar systems and an understanding of the challenges faced by system integrators working within the defence and aerospace markets.

You will require a blend of engineering and business experience, with a history of identifying business opportunities in these technology and market sectors, and developing these into successful products. From product definition through customer-facing technical discussions and market research, through full product lifecycle and sales support, these are fantastic opportunities to join a growing and successful operation.

Please contact Dave Dixon for more details.

3D Graphics Programmers / OpenGL / OpenGL-ES - Belfast (Ireland), UK-Ireland

01/03/2010 16:40:24

3D Graphics Programmers / OpenGL / OpenGL-ES - Belfast (Ireland)

This is a fantastic opportunity for Graphics Programmers with application level expertise especially 3D Graphics. You should have proven skills in developing 2D or 3D graphics applications or libraries, GUI for products on both embedded and desktop platforms. It is ideal to see someone with OpenGL-ES skills but not essential. You must be strong in C or C++ programming skills and should have worked on platforms like Linux, Windows etc.

Highly competitive salaries or contract rates for the right person.

Apply Now by sending your CV to anand@ic-software.co.uk or call me on 0118 988 1150 to discuss about this vacancy!!

CV’s under review now!!

Senior Etch Process Engineer, UK-South West

02/03/2010 19:36:21

Our client is currently searching for a Senior Etch Process Engineer to be responsible for etch development and project development.

The role will require high volume wafer fab experience and hands on etch process skills including familiarity with LAM equipment. SPC and yield management experience.

Required skills are;
- Excellent Etch semiconductor process experience (LAM)
- High volume semiconductor fab environment experience
- Excellent communication skills
- BSc Physics degree or equivalent

Please call us to discuss further

Web Information Architect (IA) - Slough, UK-South East

01/03/2010 16:40:24

Well known house-hold name is looking to continue it's cutting-edge web work with the hire of two Web Information Architects. You will be working on projects with very high national visibility.

The successful applicants will have solid experience as a Web IA already, either via agencies or 'client-side' firms, and experience with well-recognised brands will be of use.

Freelancers looking to convert to perm are welcome to apply but I'm afraid visas cannot be sponsored. As a senior IA you will need to be able to communicate comfortably with management level staff.

Senior Quality Manager (Chongqing, China), Far East

26/02/2010 17:23:29

My client, a leading US semiconductor company, is looking for an experienced Quality Manager to provide leadership and expertise their new plant in Chongqing, China.

This is a fantastic opportunity to those who would like to live and work in a booming city in Southwest China.

The right candidate should

· Have excellent English and Chinese communication skills
· Have minimum of 5 years of Quality supervisory/management experience within a related industry.
· Experience interacting with regulatory authorities, quality systems, quality system audits and experience with statistical sampling plans and trending analyses.
· Have professional certifications in the Quality field preferred.
· Six Sigma Blackbelt is a plus.

Please contact yongc@ic-resources.co.uk to apply for this position.

Electronics Engineer - Hardware communications nr Yorkshire, UK-Midlands/Nth

26/02/2010 17:06:09

£25-35K + benefits
The successful applicant for this role will have demonstrable experience of component level electronic circuit design, layout and development – within high volume, cost critical, low noise telecommunications products.

An awareness of high volume surface mount process / technologies and design for high volume manufacture is essential. Several years experience of circuit schematic, layout and manufacturing data pack generation using industry standard CAD tools.

Please call Eva Carey to discuss the role in more detail.

Marketing Engineer/Manager (High Voltage), Germany

26/02/2010 17:06:11

Our key client is seeking a Marketing Engineer/Manager in Germany. You will have previous semiconductor marketing/applications experience and ideally started your career as a designer engineer with experience of High Voltage ICs from between 5V to 100V+. You must have strong customer facing skills.

Hence we are looking for candidates with the following skills:

- Experience of HV analog/mixed signal IC design
- Background in IC Design, Product Engineering or Field Applications
- Degree or equivalent in Electronic or Electrical engineering
- Fluency in English, German language skills would be beneficial
- Any automotive exposure would be advantageous

Responsibilities will include:

- Strategic product definition through competitor and market analysis
- Planning and Coordinating new product starts
- Maintaining customer relationships and travelling overseas to do so
- Preparing new customer business and provide technical support to Sales

RF Production Engineer - 3-6 Month Contract, UK-Ireland

26/02/2010 17:06:09

My client based in Ireland is looking with immediate effect for a RF Production Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to drive forward and co-ordinate activities required to transfer to production with an expanding Medical Devices client. The successful candidate will be a qualified production engineer with a strong understanding of RF design and technology.

Responsibilities will include:
Liaising with international manufacturing locations during development and product infancy to maximise production yields.
Selection of raw materials, components and suppliers based on product performance specifications, reliability and regulatory requirements.
Managing and co-ordinating the activities required to develop ATE systems and In-circuit test required for testing sensor on production line.
Assistance in design of RF sensor with design-for-production rules in mind (e.g., design of test points, PCB and component tolerance etc.).
Drive and implement process improvements to ensure predictable processes across all product lines (e.g. Risk Reduction, Yield improvements, Customer complaint reduction, Error proofing, Cost Reduction initiatives, Process Automation activities).
Implementation of regulatory and approvals efforts for RF electronics.
Manage post-transfer supply chain

If you are or soon to be immediately available and would consider a fixed term contract in Ireland please respond now to be considered for the role.

Product Marketing Manager, UK-ThamesValley

26/02/2010 17:06:10

Semiconductor client looking for a Product Marketing Manager or experienced Marketing Engineer to be based in Thames valley. This role will require travel globally c40--50%.

My client is looking for a candidate with the following attributes:
Degree qualified in electronics, engineering or a related discipline
Experience of working with analog/mixed-signal products at either IC/system level
Strong commercial awareness with excellent customer facing skills
Previous Field Applications (FAE) or Product Marketing experience within the semiconductor industry
A willingness to travel globally c 40-50%

Your key responsibilities will include:
The definition and development of key products within the product line
Working with customers to build relationships and application understanding in key markets
Driving definition of product/technology roadmaps and appropriate investment plans.
Commercial responsibility on revenue and gross margin.
Manage the marketing mix including product promotion and Marcomm activities.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a leading company and to grow your career on a global basis.

Test Engineer - Wifi - Zigbee - RF - Ethernet, UK-East Anglia

26/02/2010 17:06:09

My client based in Cambridge specialise in producing high power electronics for the renewable energy sector and require a highly experienced Test Engineer with immediate effect. The suitable candidate must have:

Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent
At least 5-10 years in Digital Test, Ethernet, RF test engineering
Previous test experience of consumer electronic products
Test scripting/automation
Experience in Design for Test or Failure Analysis or Product Engineering Experience.
Test experience with Ethernet, WiFi, GPRS/3G, ZigBee
Strong Experience in test engineering and production environment, must know ATE usual platforms
Able to propose improvements for next products generation.
Able to propose continuous improvement on costs saving.
Regulatory Approvals (CE, UL, IEC)
Quality management, project management
Prototype test verification

The successful candidate will be involved in the test of existing and future gateway and repeater products and be responsible for monitoring existing installations, testing software releases, reporting test results, configuring necessary hardware and operating environments, writing and developing test plans and test procedures. If you are immediately available please respond now to be considered for the role.

Lead PS3 Engineer / C / C++ / OpenGL - £40 - £45K (Cambridge), UK-East Anglia

26/02/2010 17:06:09

Lead PS3 Engineer / C / C++ / OpenGL - £40 - £45K (Cambridge)

We are looking for an experienced lead programmer to head the engineering team for our next PS3 game title as it enters the production phase. The ideal candidate would have experience of leading engineering teams to deliver features across all domains of game development - core technology, tools and game-play implementation. As such, they will already have experience on several shipped titles, and be well versed in working closely with other disciplines in a production role. The candidate will be required to have exceptional competence in C++ and should be aware of 'best practice' programming techniques for this language. They should be comfortable in the fine-tuning of company coding standards toward the needs of the project, and in ensuring that delivered work from their team meets those standards.

The position offers an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the shaping and delivery of an exciting new IP for the studio, and would suit a senior engineer wishing to pursue a managerial track to their career path.

Required Skills:
· Demonstrable excellent competency in the C and C++ languages.
· Experience with the PlayStation® 3 development environment and tool suite.
· An enthusiasm and passion for video games.

Following skills would be beneficial:

· A familiarity with the ‘Perforce’ source control solution.
· A familiarity with the ‘Hansoft’ project management solution.
· Experience with Physics, Networking, Graphics and image recognition technologies.
· Experience with motion control input interfaces.
· Experience with the OpenGL and DirectX APIs
· Experience with PowerPC and MIPS assembly language.
· Experience with software development in the C# and Python languages.

Please send your CV to (Anand Natesan) anand@ic-software.co.uk or call me on 0118 988 1150 for confidential discussion

ASIC / FPGA Design Engineer, UK-ThamesValley

25/02/2010 16:57:11

Is it time for a change? The markets improving and opportunities are becoming more plentiful, how about this one developing cutting edge technology in a fast paced environment.

Based in Berkshire, you will be responsible for all aspects of design and development of VHDL code involved in migrating to hardware, functions more traditionally undertaken in software. These functions include s. To achieve this, you will be using the very latest technology FPGAs.

The right candidate will have a good degree (1st or 2:1) in Electronic Engineering or equivalent. You will be a diligent, highly motivated individual, with the ability to work with little or no direct supervision to tight development deadlines. In addition you will have excellent VHDL / Verilog design experience including ASIC / FPGA design flow process, involving simulation and synthesis of large, high performance, complex designs.

Please call IC Resources

Project Manager - IC / System Development, Austria

25/02/2010 16:57:10

Key semiconductor client is seeking a Project Manager with an IC design background to manage IC and System Design projects to time and budget. Proven project management (PRINCE2 / PMP) experience expected. This role will be based in Austria.

Requirements:
- Project management experience from the complex IC Industry
- IC Design background preferred
- Experience of Semiconductor device approval and characterisation
- Degree or equivalent in Electronic or Electrical engineering

Responsibilities:
- Delivery of projects on time and to budget
- Work closely with Designers, Engineers and other Project Managers
- Interface to assembly, test and product quality
- Lead multi site / multi team projects worldwide

Project Management position in a Top 100 European Employer.

Senior Project Manager - Automotive, Austria

25/02/2010 16:57:10

Key semiconductor client is seeking a Senior Project Manager with extensive automotive IC industry experience to manage Car Access development projects to time and budget. Working to TS16949 standards, this role will be based in Austria.

Requirements:
- Knowledge of Microcontrollers, Cores and Architectures
- Keyless Entry, Immobiliser, Tyre Pressure Monitor technology
- Proven project management (PRINCE2 / PMP) experience
- Degree or equivalent in Electronic or Electrical engineering

Responsibilities:
- Delivery of projects on time and to budget
- Work closely with Designers, Engineers and other Project Managers
- Set and defend project budgets and timescales
- Managing of multi-site projects

Senior Project Management position with a world leader!

Account Manager - Germany (CAD/CFD/CAE), Germany

25/02/2010 16:57:10

Client looking for an Account Manager based in Germany to grow their revenue further in the region. It is expected you will have the following experience:

* Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
* Experience with Mechanical Design Automation products
* A track record of selling CAD, CAE or CFD solution to large accounts is strongly preferred
* Good communication and negotiation skills
* Fluency in English and German

Your primary goals and responsibilities will be:

Job Requirements:
* Define and execute target account strategies
* Increase penetration and revenue market share
* Be the key contact point between clients and customers at operational and strategic level
* Negotiate orders, pricing etc
* Understand the competitive environment and develop new markets with internal product marketing teams
* Ensure senior management are fully aware of all market developments

Ideally you will be based in the Frankfurt area but other locations in Germany will be considered for the right profile. This is an exciting opportunity for a market leader

Senior IC Packaging Engineer, UK-East Anglia

25/02/2010 16:57:10

Our successfully growing client now requires an Senior IC Packaging Engineer to be involved with designing semiconductor packages (WLCSP, BGA, LGA and MCM) and new product introduction as well as interacting between the design department and subcontractors. The role will also involve being responsible for ensuring the manufacturability of the products and the smooth transfer of the product from development to product engineering.

Required skills include;

- Good knowledge of IC semiconductor packaging, quality and failure analysis disciplines
- Experience of working within a high volume semiconductor manufacturing environment
- Ability to work with various departments within the company
- Far Eastern subcontractor experience desirable
- Degree or equivalent qualifications

Please call us to discuss further.

C/C++/Linux Software Engineer, UK-East Anglia

25/02/2010 16:57:10

Skilled Software Engineer immediately required by a rapidly growing business in the renewable energies sector based in Cambridge. Suitable candidate will have:

10 yrs of product development in C and C++ on Linux, Windows CE or RTOS
In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP, networking concepts and best practices
Familiarity with the basics of Linux-based appliances
Understanding of software development methodologies and best practices
Exceptional debugging skills
Very good understanding of MAC protocols
Experience developing Linux-based network security appliances
Experience integrating and troubleshooting network-based products in a live network using tools like audit and packet sniffing, preferably in pre and post sales support escalation situations

This is a small growing company so the role will also involve being “hands on”; defining and executing test cases. The candidate will be required to create and maintain design documentation as well as provide engineering support on technical issues. You will be involved in regular design reviews and problem resolution.

Applicants must have: a relevant degree, solid C/C++, linux, winCE, Protocol Stack knowledge for ZigBee wireless LAN/PAN technologies, Python, embedded devices/ firmware, experience with Ethernet, WiFi, GPRS/3G, ZigBee

Superb opportunity for lots of responsibility - send your CV to Emma Windows at IC Software.

Research Scientist, UK-South West

25/02/2010 16:57:10

Urgently seeking Research Scientists / innovative thinkers for a brand new research team based in Gloucestershire. Applicants must have excellent academics or very relevant industry experience as a research scientist.

Your area of expertise could be quantum physics, maths, radar, signal processing, software, RF. We are keen to see a range of applicants from a variety of industry sectors including defence and military.

Truly fantastic opportunity to be part a brand new team and think about ideas which will shape the future of defence electronics. This has got to be a dream job!!.

Call Emma Windows at IC Software

High Speed Digital Design Engineer, UK-ThamesValley

25/02/2010 16:57:10

Is it time for a change? The markets improving and opportunities are becoming more plentiful, how about this one developing cutting edge technology in a fast paced environment.

Based in Berkshire, you will be involved in complex high speed digital board level design, working from concept through component selection, schematic design and capture, PCB layout liaison, board level debugging, product approvals and introduction to manufacture.

The ideal candidate will have hands on experience with high speed digital interfaces such as PCIe, DDR2 (SDRAM) and LVDS. They will most likely have experience in the networking or communications industry. Experience of board level design with FPGAs would be an advantage.

Please call Eva Carey at IC3e for more information.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Opto-Mechanical - Solidworks, UK-South East

25/02/2010 16:57:10

My client, a leading supplier to the space industry, are looking with immediate effect for a Mechanical Design Engineer with strong exposure to optical systems / optical design. Based in Kent the successful candidate will ideally have experience within either the space, astronomy or defence sectors and be fully conversant with either Solidworks or Solidedge. FEA experience is also essential with exposure to the likes of Ansys being highly desirable.

If you are degree educated in a relating discipline and feel you have the desired experience please respond now to be considered for the role.

Semiconductor Epitaxy / MOCVD Engineer, Germany

26/02/2010 17:06:09

Our client is now searching for a Semiconductor Epitaxy / MOCVD Engineer to be responsible for production control and epitaxy development of products on MOCVD systems. The role will involve characterisation of wafers as well as ensuring a stable manufacturing environment and yields.

Required skills for the Equipment Engineer will include the following;

- Strong semiconductor epitaxy experience
- Excellent MOCVD knowledge
- Previous experience of semiconductor manufacturing
- Strong communication skills
- BSc in Physics / Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Please call us to discuss further.

Senior Sales Manager/Director (MNOs Europe), Mainland Europe

24/02/2010 17:09:24

Our client, one of the fastest growing companies in the US is looking for a Senior Sales Manager/Director based in mainland Europe. They provide mobile testing solutions to companies throughout the mobile value chain.

The type of profile that would be of interest is as follows:
-Degree qualified
-Several years sales experience within the Mobile field
-Significant experience of selling to Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in Europe
-Knowledge/experience in monitoring, infrastructure or test automation
-Track record in exceeding targets within a solution-based, consultative environment of selling to operators
-Proven experience in selling solutions within an enterprise software, marketing services or data category
-Exceptional presentation and communication skills

Your main responsibilities will be:
-Developing and executing regional sales strategies to drive revenue growth
-Assessing customer needs, developing sales proposals and negotiating deals to successful conclusion
-Identifying and establishing contact with new and existing prospects
-Identifying customer needs, offering solutions and presenting products to key decision makers at senior level
-Working internally with different groups to leverage internal resources and knowledge.
-Interfacing with channel partners as appropriate.

This is a highly rewarding but extremely challenging role that would be suit an experienced solution-based consultative sales person with a track record of winning/growing business with mobile operators throughout mainland Europe.

Shift Equipment Engineer, UK-Midlands/Nth

03/03/2010 17:15:26

Our international client is now searching for a Shift Equipment Engineer to be responsible for the maintenance and repair of all semiconductor equipment within the fab environment. Diagnosing and fixing problems with the equipment will be required with an emphasis on etch and implant equipment. The role will involve working a 4 on 4 off, rotating day/night shift

Required skills for the successful Shift Equipment Engineer will include the following:

- Strong semiconductor Equipment background
- Experience with etch or implant equipment
- Knowledge of the semiconductor manufacturing environment
- Ability to work shifts
- HND in Physics / Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Please call us to discuss further.

Product Marketing (Motion Sensors), UK

24/02/2010 17:09:24

Our client, a growing start-up is looking for a Product Marketing Manager to take full ownership of their product roadmap. Initially you would he hired as a contractor with an option for full-time employment later. You can be based anywhere in Europe/UK but must be willing to spend at least 1 week per month at our client's HQ.

Our client is developing a line of a product line of motion sensors specifically targeted at the handset marketplace. Hence they are looking for some with the following experience

* A technical/commercial background in sensor technology preferrably with accelerometers, gyroscopes or magnetometers.
* Exposure/knowledge of the mobile phone market is very advantageous
* MEMS experience is a plus
* Previous experience in an applications/marketing or business development role with these technologies
* Knowledge of embedded software in handsets
* Fluency in English

You will take responsibility for defining and writing product specifications, full product lifecycle management, product positioning/competitive analysis, market research and building customer relationships globally. You will also manage relationships with external design partners. A challenging and exciting position, this is the opportunity to take ownership of a taking a disruptive technology to market.

Senior IC Test Engineer, UK-South Coast

25/02/2010 16:57:10

Our client is now searching for a Senior IC Test Development Engineer who can specify, implement and support full production test solutions for a range of custom ASICs, on industry standard ATE machines (Teradyne Catalyst, Flex, A93000).
The successful candidate will have a good background in mixed signal / analog IC CMOS Test Development and New Product Introduction. They must be able to liaise with the design centre and off-site subcontractors.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications

- Background experience in CMOS IC test development
- Experience within a semiconductor manufacturing environment
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Willing to travel internationally
- BSc Electronic engineering or equivalent

Please call us to discuss further.

Senior Programme Manager - Embedded Software Development, UK-East Anglia

24/02/2010 17:09:26

Our key client is seeking a Senior Programme Manager with extensive Programme Management experience to set and manage product development projects, working with internal teams to deliver new products to customers. This role will be based in East Anglia.

Requirements:
- Extensive high level Programme Management (Semiconductor / IC) experience
- Proven ability to manage large teams (60+) and robust characters
- Experience of software development and licensing practices and project management in a software development environment
- Able to deliver programmes combining embedded hardware components with complementary software including Open Source software solutions and associated tools

Responsibilities:
- Program definition execution against committed milestones
- Manage expectations of project stakeholders and dependencies
- Co-Ordinate communication to customers and external partners
- Management of large multi-disciplinary projects of high value to company

For this Senior Programme Management position a proven technical leader is sought.

Embedded Software Engineers - set top box, mpeg, UK-South West

24/02/2010 17:09:24

Superb new opportunities in Bristol with well established semiconductor client. They have immediate vacancies for embedded software developers with skills and experience across a wide range of areas:

Skills must include:
• Working knowledge of C or C++ in a real time embedded processor environment
• Experience with MPEG2 HD/SD, NTSC, and PAL video/audio
• Familiarity with Set-Top-Box applications, middleware, and driver software design
• Programming on a RTOS such as Linux
• Any knowledge of the MIPS processor and assembly language is a plus

If you are a high calibre engineer with strong academics and relevant industry expertise please send your CV to Emma Windows at IC Software.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer, UK-Ireland

23/02/2010 17:22:22

Exceptional opportunity for a skilled Software Engineer with solid C/Assembley/Video skills to join a fabless semiconductor company leading latest developments in mobile graphics.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:
•5 years relevant experience with products in volume mass-production
•Multidisciplinary teamwork with architects and hardware engineers
•Implementation of complex real-time video, image or signal-processing applications in C
•Performance optimisation and assembly language programming
•Development for platform OSes such as Android, Symbian, WinCE etc

Our client has been steadily and consistently growing over the past year, and is now looking for motivated software engineers to join their state-of-the-art development centre in Ireland. Superb opportunity.

Immediate interview - send your CV to Emma Windows at IC Software

Principal ASIC Design Engineer, UK-East Anglia

23/02/2010 17:22:26

Our Semiconductor client, a global leader in the wireless world, is looking to recruit a Principal Digital ASIC Design Engineer into it's RandD centre in Cambridge.

As a Principal member of the digital design team you will be responsible for the RTL design and verification of digital components within wireless chips. You'll use your expert knowledge to architect and define chip enhancement features, and be required to take lead responsibility for small groups of digital design engineers from time to time to ensure timely delivery.

Candidates need to have a strong track record in digital ASIC design, having previously worked in a Senior/Principal level role, with expert skills in RTL coding and verification. Ideally you'll also have a strong understanding of digital physical or 'back-end' design concepts. You will be able to effectively communicate your experience and ideas with other members of the team and provide technical leadership and assistance as and when needed.

For the right candidate, a competitive salary plus bonus package is on offer together with employee bonus scheme and flexible working.

To apply, contact caroline@ic-resources.co.uk

Digital RTL Design Engineer - ASIC, UK-East Anglia

24/02/2010 17:09:24

Are you a digital ASIC designer looking to step up your career?

My client, based in Cambridge, is looking to take on a motivated engineer with at least a couple of years experience in RTL design and verification. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your technical career in a company leading the way in wireless technology.

Reporting to the ASIC group leader, you will work with the rest of the development team on RTL design and verification of wireless chipsets, helping to develop new features and improvements for today's fast-moving market.

We're looking for people educated to degree level in Electronic Engineering (or similar field), with expertise in RTL coding (in either VHDL or Verilog). Candidates must be intuitive, with a can-do work ethic, able to design semi-complex circuits with little or no supervision. Some experience of designing for FPGAs would be a bonus, but not essential.

To be considered, please email your CV to caroline@ic-resources.co.uk

Hardware Design Engineer, UK-East Anglia

23/02/2010 17:22:22

Based in Cambridge the Senior Hardware Design Engineer will join a large Blue Chip organisation and be responsible for High Speed Digital Design (Logic), main responsibilities will include: Technically lead projects and designs ensuring supporting services deliver on time, to specification and to the required quality standards; Working with customers to generate technical requirements specifications and to run feasibility studies prior to the commencement of projects; Develop schematics and PCB layouts to a high standard with supporting firmware.

The successful applicant a good relevant with a have a proven background in Hardware Design, particularly High Speed Digital Design, Logic Design, Memory Design and/or Bus Design (PCi/PCi Express). Other skills of interest include Embedded Design, Analogue Design and Verilog.

Engineering Mananger - Processor Modelling team, UK-East Anglia

25/02/2010 16:57:10

We have a tremendous management opportunity to join a world-class, UK-based, provider of semiconductor IP. This is a rare and highly desirable position within an organisation renown for its technology and first class RandD teams.

The position is to lead an engineering team focused on generating simulations and models of their processor and platform. As well as leading a talented development team in terms of technical and line management, the role will also require constant interaction with project managers and other divisions within the organisation.

Profile:
o Experience in team leading.
o Strong software development experience
o Interpersonal and communication skills.
o Experience creating models of complex IP
o Familiarity with ESL and RTL simulator interfaces
o Familiar with one or more CPU instruction sets, and a solid understanding of microprocessor architecture.

Other skills of interest : Verilog, VHDL, CPU architecture, simulator design, compiler technology, low-level optimization, OS device drivers.

Email Alex at IC Software to discuss the role and company in more detail. Don't delay, this is a great opportunity that will not be available for long!

Product Marketing (Motion Sensors), Mainland Europe

24/02/2010 17:09:24

Our client, a growing start-up is looking for a Product Marketing Manager to take full ownership of their product roadmap. Initially you would he hired as a contractor with an option for full-time employment later. You can be based anywhere in Europe/UK but must be willing to spend at least 1 week per month at our client's HQ.

Our client is developing a line of a product line of motion sensors specifically targeted at the handset marketplace. Hence they are looking for some with the following experience

* A technical/commercial background in sensor technology preferably with accelerometers, gyroscopes or magnetometers.
* Exposure/knowledge of the mobile phone market is very advantageous
* MEMS experience is a plus
* Previous experience in an applications/marketing or business development role with these technologies
* Knowledge of embedded software in handsets
* Fluency in English

You will take responsibility for defining and writing product specifications, full product lifecycle management, product positioning/competitive analysis, market research and building customer relationships globally. You will also manage relationships with external design partners. A challenging and exciting position, this is the opportunity to take ownership of a taking a disruptive technology to market.

RF Power Amplifier Design Engineer, UK-South West

22/02/2010 17:13:02

Based in the South West the Senior RF Power Amplifier Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of RF Power Amplifiers within the field of Communications. The Successful applicant will carry out detailed technical design and development to power amplifier hardware, develop existing and new technical solutions through research/study, prototype and production and produce design and interface control documentation to professional standards.

The successful applicant will have a good relevant degree with a proven background in power amplifier design, including power amplifier design for narrow and broadband applications with a knowledge of RF simulation tool

Wireless Engineering Leader (Radio Systems), UK-East Anglia

22/02/2010 17:13:02

Leading UK Consultancy requires a strong engineering professional to take a lead role within their Radio Systems Group developing state-of-the-art wireless systems.

The role involves leading a cross-functional team in the specification, design and implementation of advanced wireless systems. You will be capable of turning application requirements into real solutions, responding technically to client requirements, through to delivery of best-in-class solutions.

You will have a good degree in an engineering or related subject, with relevant experience working as a radio designer, possibly within a lead role for a telecommunications company. An Engineering leader, you will have extensive experience of overall system design across multiple disciplines. An understanding of wireless DSP will be advantageous.

Please contact Dave to discuss.

Senior Software Developer - Software Tools, UK-East Anglia

22/02/2010 17:13:02

Senior software engineering vacancy. We have an opportunity for an experienced engineer to join one of the worlds largest semiconductor companies.

The successful software engineer will join their software tools development team, working across the full embedded software lifecycle, responsible for the software tools and enabling software for next-generation platforms.

Responsibilities include software design, development and testing, debugging on real embedded platforms, optimising performance for both drivers, compilers, enabling software and its integration with multiple operating systems.

Essential Skills and Experience:
- Expert in at least one object-oriented programming language (preferably Java).
- Assembly language programming experience for at least one architecture.
- Experience developing both high (GUI application) and low (bare-metal embedded) level software.

Desirable Skills and Experience
- Development of debug/trace software.
- Eclipse IDE Plugin development, preferably using the Graphical Editing Framework (GEF).
- Experience of developing graphical user interfaces.
- Familiarity with unit testing.
- Experience of working closely with hardware design teams.
- Programming in assembly language.

In addition to an excellent salary and best in industry benefits packages you will also have the satisfaction of developing software which could have a global reach.

Please contact Alex at IC Software to apply.

Applications Manager - Power Electronics, UK-Ireland

22/02/2010 17:13:02

Based in Ireland the Applications Engineering Manager will be focused in the area of Power Electronics and will have extensive hands on Design skills for the design, development and verification of customer evaluation hardware. Responsibilities will include Technical Leadership of full product range, Power Electronics Design / Development, applying power electronics expertise and customer learning to the specification of new platforms and derivative products and leading a focused team of applications, firmware development and systems characterization engineers.

This is a key role for the company and a strong technical knowledge is required, along with the ability to communicate clearly with customers and manage a team of engineers. The successful applicant will have a good relevant degree, with a proven background in the design of Power Electronics, Thorough knowledge of electronics (digital, analogue, processors and memories), some exposure to the Semiconductor industry would be beneficial.

Digital ASIC Design Engineer - Video/Display, UK-Home Counties

19/02/2010 18:06:27

As ever, business is thriving for our growing semiconductor client, and they now seek a Digital ASIC Design Engineer to join their team developing cutting-edge video IP.

As member of the RTL design team, you will work alongside the system architects in order to create block level architecture and subsequently convert this into RTL. You'll be coordinating with the software team on a regular basis, and assisting more junior ASIC design engineers as and when needed. It's a multi-disciplinary team effort and a great opportunity to play a part in the latest advancements in digital video.

Candidates must have:
- A degree (BSc / BEng / MSc) in Electronic Engineering or similar
- Prior experience of silicon design at the RTL level using VHDL or verilog (ASIC or FPGA backgrounds considered)
- existing right to work in the UK, or eligibility for the Tier 1 visa

Experience of design and verification of arithmetic blocks for digital video / image processing related products would be a bonus, but not essential.

Please contact IC Resources

Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design Engineer - South of France, France

19/02/2010 18:06:20

Our client is an established and successful semiconductor company. They currently seek an Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design engineer for audio and power management design.

Responsibilities include:

§ Designing IC Blocks dedicated to complex PM/Audio Features
§ Selecting adequate circuit structures
§ Design Planning
§ IC Blocks Design Execution
§ In Lab Debug and Evaluation
§ Support IC Qualification
§ Strong willingness to provide innovative circuit design solutions
§ Create IP blocks that are re-usable to gain efficiency and reliability in all projects.
§ Apply knowledge and advanced analytical and/or technical interpretation to resolve a variety of complex problems.
§ Design and guide the layout of key analog circuits.

Established experience is required in the design of linear analogue and switching power management and audio circuits in CMOS and BiCMOS processes as well as required knowledge of low voltage, low quiescent current or power optimisation design techniques.

Experience is highly desirable in Cadence or Mentor Graphics EDA tools, SPICE or Spectre simulation for circuits and experience of using lab tools and Verilog or AHDLs for mixed-signal verification.

Excellent communication skills in English required along with strong initiative and motivation.

Contact us today to apply

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE, Chengdu, China), Far East

19/02/2010 18:06:20

My client, a leading European semiconductor company is looking for an Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to be based in Chengdu, China, managing my client’s assembly and test suppliers and sustaining supplier quality monitoring system to ensure my client’s successful assembly and test operations in technology and product qualification, transfer and production . This role will be serving as interface and liaison to address and resolve product quality and reliability related issues with suppliers

The ideal candidate will be

1. responsible to assist and support SQE department to implement and maintain a set of world-class supplier management business processes for assembly and test suppliers that uses to manufacture products. 2. supporting multiple Business Units (BU) within participate or lead SQE efforts in supplier selection and qualification
3. responsible for supplier sustaining and driving for timely gap closure of all quality issues in production
4. responsible for monitoring supplier product quality by means of supplier product quality and data analysis, trend and capability and provide management and BU’s regular reports
5. conducting regular supplier audit\visit to monitor and sustaining supplier quality system in place to ensure manufactured products of consistent quality meeting requirement and specification.
6. responsible for following up with suppliers to bring to closure open AR’s and gaps
7. responsible for supplier score card evaluating supplier quality system, performance, and results and drive for supplier continuous improvement
8. leading the efforts in supporting and coordinating with business units in product\process transfer, qualification and drive suppliers for successful project completion.
9. serving as advocate\coordinator to resolve any Customer Care Requests that require Supplier Corrective Action(s) in a timely manner.
10. responsible for coordinating and managing process change controls within quality system and assume full responsibility of assembly and test process change management and communication.
11. overseeing the implementation and maintenance of ORT, Maverick Lot Program for Probe and Final Test.
12. Managing Non-Conforming Material Request system to disposition suspect material utilizing the Lotus Notes based NCMR database.

Please contact yongc@ic-resources.co.uk or call +44 (0) 208 400 2459 to apply.

Senior / Research Engineer - RF, Electronics, UK-South West

25/02/2010 16:57:10

Superb rare opportunity to join a very successful market leader and be part of a new RandD group. My client is looking for several highly intelligent engineers with a breadth of experience to be part of an exciting new group thinking and researching new ideas for future products.

Applicants will have strong relevant degrees/phd's and have gained experience commercially. Your area of expertise could be Electronics, RF and / or Maths, If you relish blue sky thinking and problem solving - this job will be a dream come true!!.

If you have excellent academics and proven experience in research and development. Then send your Cv to Eva Carey at IC 3e.

Applications Engineer - Automotive Electronics, UK-South West

19/02/2010 18:06:20

Continued growth has caused our key OEM client to seek an Applications Specialist, with good displays / automotive / power management design experience from the semiconductor / electronics industry. Must be able to evaluate silicon at both board and chip level. Role will be office based on the M4 Corridor.

Requirements:
- Experience of Consumer Displays and/or Automotive Body Electronics
- Proven Board Level Design and Development experience
- Excellent knowledge of device / silicon evaluation
- Understanding of Lab View to programme S/W for DUT
- Degree or equivalent in Electronic or Electrical engineering

Responsibilities:
- Physical silicon device evaluation at chip and board level
- Provide technical support to Customers, Sales and FAE teams
- HW and SW development to enable silicon device evaluation: board design; evaluation board development; schematic capture; simulation; placement; interface with layout facility; board test etc.,
- Prepare Datasheets, Applications notes and provide technical training

This technical customer support role offers the chance of occasional international travel.

Applications Engineer - Audio / Power Management, UK-Scotland

19/02/2010 18:06:20

Continued growth has caused our key OEM client to seek an Audio Applications Specialist, with good power management design experience from the semiconductor / electronics industry. Must be able to evaluate silicon at both board and chip level. Role will be office based in Scotland.

Requirements:
- Experience of Audio/Power Management for Handheld Devices
- Proven Board Level Design and Development experience
- Excellent knowledge of device / silicon evaluation
- Understanding of Lab View to programme S/W for DUT
- Degree or equivalent in Electronic or Electrical engineering

Responsibilities:
- Physical silicon device evaluation at chip and board level
- Provide technical support to Customers, Sales and FAE teams
- HW and SW development to enable silicon device evaluation: board design; evaluation board development; schematic capture; simulation; placement; interface with layout facility; board test.
- Prepare Datasheets, Applications notes and provide technical training

This technical customer support role offers the chance of occasional international travel.

Senior IC Test Engineer Consultant, UK

23/02/2010 17:22:22

An exciting opportunity now exists for an experienced IC Test Engineer Consultant to be responsible for assisting a variety of leading European semiconductor company’s, in the creation and maintenance of their test system solutions. The role will involve the creation of test plans, test software/hardware design, test system evaluation and debug as well as the creation of characterization programs.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications;

- Strong semiconductor IC test engineering experience (mixed signal, analog or digital)
- Excellent semiconductor operations background and knowledge of the high volume manufacturing environment
- Ability to travel to various European locations including Germany, Austria, France, UK etc
- Excellent English communication skills
- BSc in Electronics/Physics or equivalent

Please call to discuss further.

Senior / Principal Laser Engineer, UK-Scotland

19/02/2010 18:06:20

Based on the Central Belt of Scotland, the Laser Design Engineer will be responsible for leading specialist laser engineering activities in support of development and product projects ton ensure the delivery of high quality laser products. Key responsibilities will include: Modelling key laser processes using commercial and in-house tools; Selection of appropriate technical solutions with detailed justifications; Problem solving to support product development and production; Conduct engineering investigations; Creation and review of detailed optical drawings, product and test specifications, subcontracts.

The successful candidate will have an excellent educational background with a proven track record in laser product development and/or applied research in a relevant field, with demonstrable experience in completing a laser design. Experience in a laser production environment is desirable

Software Applications and Support, UK-Home Counties

18/02/2010 17:07:12

Software Applications and Support Engineer required in High Wycombe to provide customer support on high technology products as well as creating custom and demonstration applications. Suitable applicants will have a relevant degree, strong C/C++ skills, RTOS experience (VXworks), Linux, problem-solving abilities to address complex hardware/software interactions, excellent inter-personal skills, as well as good written and oral communication skills, Advanced knowledge of one or more of the following: VME, PCI, FPGAs, SRIO, PCIe, OpenGL, Mil-Std-1553, PowerPC is an asset

As the primary technical contact for customers the successful candidate will be working with them on aspects including initial product introduction, application support, sub-system integration and technical support. Performing technical investigations, trouble-shoot problems and provide solutions by applying sound engineering practices. This is a customer focussed role so it is essential that applicants are strong communicators, and able to demonstrate strong customer focussed skills.

Please send you cv to Emma Windows at IC Software

IC Product Test Engineer, UK-Midlands/Nth

19/02/2010 18:06:20

Our international client is now searching for a Semiconductor Product Test Engineer to be part of the team responsible for releasing new products to market. The role will involve developing, improving and maintaining test methods as well as providing test related assistance to internal and external customers.

Required skills for the successful Product Engineer will include the following;

- Strong semiconductor IC test background and knowledge
- ATE test program experience
- Technical authoring of datasheet experience
- Strong communication skills
- HND / BSc in Physics / Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Please call us to discuss further.

Senior Analog IC Design Engineer - France, France

19/02/2010 18:06:20

Our international client currently seeks an Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design engineer for their site in France.

Working on design for power management applications such as digital cameras and mobile phones, you will be involved in definition, design, simulation, layout supervision and characterisation. You will be working on CMOS and high performance BiCMOS ICs in the area of Power Management i.e LDOs, SMPS, Battery chargers, LED drivers, Charge Pumps and Interface Circuits i.e SPI, I2C and USB.

Typical blocks worked on include: Temperature sensors, High speed transceivers, DC-DC, linear regulators, audio amplifiers, A/D - D/A, Bandgaps and references, Real Time Clock and Voltage monitors.

Industry degree qualified (or equivalent), you will have established experience in Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design, BiCMOS/CMOS mixed-voltage custom circuit design and a good knowledge or transistor-level design and simulation.

Good communications in English with knowledge of the French language an advantage.

If you are interested in joining an industry leader bringing products to the market successfully, then contact us today.

Mobile UI Designer - Germany - Contract, Germany

18/02/2010 17:07:17

My ground-breaking client is seeking a talented and proven Mobile UI Designer/Architect for a 3 month contract starting immediately.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate innovative and professional experience designing interfaces for mobile products over multi-year period.

My client has won numerous awards and will be basing this work in their German office.

Hardware Development Manager - RF - Audio - SOC, UK-East Anglia

18/02/2010 17:07:12

My client based in Cambridge is looking with immediate effect for a Hardware Development Manager. As a global market leader in connectivity platforms in the telecommunications industry, there is an urgent need for someone to be accountable for all aspects of hardware design and manage the development of designs within the Audio and Consumer Business Unit. The role will involve all aspects of hardware design, including providing key input into chip design, through to prototype PCB design, and application example design.

Responsibilities will include:

Manage, advise and oversee multiple projects and engineers ensuring deliverables are met.
Design for high frequency RF, hardware testing, and software / firmware.
Verify chip-level hardware performance to reasonable degrees of confidence
Input and guide all stages of chip level design and development to ensure the product fulfils the requirements of the end application.
Hands-on design verification and testing to confirm design performance

The successful candidate will be degree qualified in a relevant subject (Electronic or Software Engineering or equivalent) with direct exposure within a semi conductor / telecommunications environment. If you are immediately available or seriously considering your next career move please respond now for more details.

Digital ASIC Design Engineer, UK-Midlands/Nth

17/02/2010 17:41:50

This is a great opportunity for a Digital ASIC Design Engineer to join a small, highly specialised team delivering high performance systems in silicon.

This is a fantastically varied role which would suit an ASIC Design Engineer with 2-5 years experience in industry. You will start off working predominantly on front-end RTL design and validation, later on progressing to working on the backend design flow. You will also have the opportunity to work on a range of different technologies including FPGA as well as full custom (transistor level) design, so there's great scope to broaden your experience.

Essential requirements:
- A University degree in Engineering / Computer Science or related subject
- Prior experience of RTL-GDSII implementation
- Verilog/VHDL
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a great work ethic and proactive nature

Desirable experience:
- High-level programming experience such as C/C++
- Knowledge of scripting languages such as Perl

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, with benefits including pension, healthcare, company stock units and annual bonus.

This is a great opportunity not to be missed. Contact Caroline at IC Resources for more details - caroline@ic-resources.co.uk

Principal Digital Design Engineer, UK-South West

17/02/2010 17:41:53

This is a new opportunity for a highly experienced digital ASIC designer to join our client, a strongly expanding Semiconductor company in the South West.

This role carries a lot of responsibility in that you will be in charge of implementing and steering top-level design from specification to synthesized and STA clean netlist, and ensuring that the design process meets budget, schedule and project plan goals.

The right candidate needs to be degree qualified in Electronic Engineering / Computer Science related discipline, and have spent a number of years in an ASIC Design role using VHDL/ Verilog. A proven ability to optimize and develop design architecture from chip inception through to compliant netlist is essential; the ability to undertake technical leadership is also very important.

The role will involve some occasional international travel, so candidates must have existing legal right to work in the UK.

Project Manager - Power Management, Germany

17/02/2010 17:41:46

Major international OEM Semiconductor Company is seeking a strong Analog / Mixed Signal / Power Management Project manager to work out of their German office. Direct Product Development experience very beneficial and fluency in English required.

Requirements:
- Solid design based knowledge of Power Products and Display Systems
- Cross functional/cultural project management experience
- Experience managing semiconductor development projects
- Degree or equivalent in Electronic or Electrical engineering

Responsibilities:
- Lead development projects from conception to product delivery
- Define scope, objectives, people plan, metrics of projects
- Manage multiple, simultaneous projects to budget and timescale
- Be involved in team growth and development

Opportunity to join one of the world’s leading OEM’s.

Acoustic Specialist, UK

17/02/2010 17:41:46

Based in the South East the Acoustic specialist will be working across product development teams, responsible for concept design and development, developing transducer technologies and acting as Technical Mentor to Acoustic Designers. This is a fantastic position for an Acoustic specialist who wants to be involved in innovative concept development. The successful applicant will have a proven background in Acoustics within the Mobile phone sector with a strong degree in Acoustics or Music Technology. Other skills of interest include: Acoustic Design, Mechanical Integration, Test and DSP tuning knowledge.

GaN Process Integration Engineer, UK-South West

18/02/2010 17:07:12

Our client is now searching for a GaN Process Integration Engineer to be responsible for developing process flows for next generation GaN silicon devices. The role will involve working with teams across the world (designers, fab engineers and RandD). Designing experiments for process optimization will be required as well as holding technology reviews and successfully handing over to fab manufacturing.

Required skills include,

- Semiconductor process integration experience within a manufacturing environment
- GaN (Gallium Nitride) knowledge beneficial
- Experience with DOE, FMEA and SPC projects and tools
- Excellent communication skills
- BSc in Physics / Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Please call us to discuss further.

IC Package Design Engineer, UK-ThamesValley

16/02/2010 17:27:46

Our global client now requires an IC Packaging Design Engineer to be responsible for new package development and implementing package design flow. Providing technical marketing support to internal and external clients will be required as well as liaising with ASIC design, applications and test groups. Providing in-house PCB design service for test and customer evaluation will also be part of the role.

Required skills include:

- Strong IC semiconductor packaging experience (BGA, MCM, SiP)
- Familiarity with thermal / mechanical / electrical package modelling software
- Signal integrity knowledge for mixed signal and RF products
- Experience with Cadence Allegro / APD beneficial
- Degree in Physics / Engineering or equivalent

Please call us to discuss further.

Hardware/Software Engineer - Linux - RF - C, UK-South West

16/02/2010 17:27:46

My client based in the South West is looking with immediate effect for an experienced Electronics Engineer with strong embedded software development skills on an initial 6 month contract basis. Knowledge of RF / hardware / software integration is essential, as is experience with Linux drivers and low level Linux application coding.

In depth experience of RF / hardware / software integration.
Strong C embedded software programming experience.
Embedded Linux driver and application coding experience.
Familiarity with electronic circuits/schematics, and developing drivers with reference to component datasheets.
Hands-on experience using electronic test equipment to verify driver functionality and debug issues.
Experience writing and verifying drivers for GSM/WCDMA radio chipsets would be beneficial.
Experience with GPS hardware/software integration would be beneficial.

If you are immediately available please respond now to be considered for the role.

Programme Manager - Mobile Handset Interfacing, UK-South East

16/02/2010 17:27:46

Key mobile handset client engaged in the development of improved user interfaces for modern social networking sites is seeking a Programme Manager. Chosen for your proven Project Management skills to set and manage new H/W and S/W development projects. This role will be based in London.

Requirements:
- Proven Programme / Project management abilities (Qualifications a plus)
- Experience of mobile device technical account management
- Knowledge of SMS; (MMS, Java, Brew, Windows Mobile, Symbian, UIQ, Palm Android)
- Handset software development background desirable

Responsibilities:
- Assume ownership of the delivery of specified projects
- Manage software/hardware vendor liaisons
- Work closely with engineers to meet project/programme deadlines
- Extensive international travel involved to meet suppliers and customers

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-tech company and influence the development of a thriving office.

DSP Engineer PHY/L1 - c.£40K, Herts, UK-South East

16/02/2010 17:27:47

DSP design engineer sought by my client expanding their DSP development team at their UK RandD centre in Hertfordshire. They offer intellectual property (IP) for communication and multimedia signal processing, in the form of proven DSP software packages and hardware accelerators. Their IP is used worldwide in cordless phones, digital radio/audio systems and mobile phones

They are looking for candidates with DSP skills in the communications sector.

- DSP development for Communication systems such as Broadcasr Receivers (DVB), 3GPP, WiMax, WCDMA, etc
- Knowledge of processing techniques for equalisation, demodulation and error correction

- Physical layer (PHY / L1) development for algorithms or software implementation
- Matlab

- C and assembler

- Understanding of hardware architectures

If you would like further information or to apply please contact Alex at IC Software, DSP and Embedded Software consultant.

Hardware/Software Engineer - Linux - RF - C, UK-South West

16/02/2010 17:27:46

Senior RF / Microwave Design Engineer - RF, High Frequency, UK-Midlands/Nth

15/02/2010 17:12:19

Based in the North of the UK, this challenging new position will focus on state of the art high frequency technology. The successful application will be responsible for High Frequency RF / Microwave Design on a range of products, compilation and checking of design documentation, supporting New Product Introduction and taking products through to Manufacture.
The successful application will have a strong background in RF/ Microwave Design, High Frequency Design (6 - 40GHz), with skills in RF simulation (ADS, Microwave Office etc), New Product Introduction and Design Verification.

Principal Software Engineer – Mobile / Symbian / Maemo / C / C++ (London), UK

16/02/2010 11:52:55

We are looking for an experienced research-oriented software engineer to run the mobile related product development. You will be responsible to drive mobile-related software research and development, develop robust code in various languages especially C / C++ and ARM Assembly, and various mobile platforms like Maemo, Symbian, Android, iPhone to build the foundation of mobile components. The ideal candidate must be an expert in software development on at least two mobile platforms, strong knowledge in networking protocols and socket communication-related technologies. Experience in LBS, mapping, picture management, data mining, web analysis content is a plus but not essential. You should also have exceptional technical product-level implementation skills with good experience in developing and implementing image recognition and processing algorithms.

You must be highly talented and effective coder with excellent analytical skills. This position is based in London.

If you like the sounds of this role please send your CV to (Anand Natesan) anand@ic-software.co.uk or call me on 0118 988 1150 for a confidential discussion

Senior Visual Interaction Designer - 9 months+ - LA, America/Canada

15/02/2010 17:12:17

Exciting interactive interfaces need designing people! This is a hands-on role and will focus on translating functional features, user needs, and brand requirements into unique, visual systems that communicate, engage, and evoke. Candidates should be comfortable with all aspects of the design process; including establishing metaphors, use cases, generating wireframes, to detailed design execution. You must have a broad range visual portfolio, enjoy diversity of projects, be self-motivated, and most importantly be inspired by design.

Requirements

* 3-5 years experience in interface/interaction design with focus on rich media interfaces
* BFA in graphic design or media design
* Unique visual portfolio exhibiting a wide variety of design solutions
* Strong communication and team skills
* Must be fluent in design and prototype software (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Cinema 4D, Flash, etc,)

This is a long term contract, planned to run for the remainder of 2010. A nice little earner, as we say in the UK. This role is based in the LA area.

Analog IC Design Engineer - Warsaw - Polish Speaker, Other

15/02/2010 17:12:17

Our client, an international semiconductor company developing advanced technology, currently seeks an Analog IC Design engineer for their design centre based in Poland.

In this position the Analog IC Design engineer will be responsible for developing Analog Integrated Circuit IP’s, working to deadlines and be in charge of IP’s debug phase during validation /characterisation phases.

Tasks include:

? Optimize IP technology
? Create and Follow-up of IP's development planning.
? Following the Functional Specification, defining Analog IP’s Architecture
? Achieve IP’s detailed technical specification from functional specifications provided
? Write patents
? Provide and maintain technical specifications

Industry degree qualified (or equivalent) you will have established experience in Analog IC Design in CMOS processes, good layout ASIC design knowledge.

Ability to work well in a team and good communication skills in Polish essential!

Apply today

IC System Architect Contract., UK-Ireland

12/02/2010 17:19:23

IC Resources have an immediate contract position in Cork for a System Architect, assisting a well establish semiconductor client meet tight project deadlines.

To add the required value, successful applicants must have experience of chip architecture with ARM1176 and L2 cache. The position offers competitive daily rates and is available to start immediately / at short notice.

Please contact IC Resources as soon as possible if interested.

Digital FPGA Design Engineer, UK-East Anglia

02/03/2010 19:36:21

Looking to get your teeth into something more challenging?

This is a really exciting opportunity to break away from the rigid structural environment that can be found in larger companies and get stuck into a brand new challenge with one the most dynamic consultancies in the industry.

Based in the south east, my client is looking to hire a digital FPGA designer into its specialist technical team. They're looking for someone with around 3 to 5 years experience - mainly in FPGA design however some ASIC knowledge would also be really positive. A good academic background is preferred, ideally a MSc/MEng/or a PhD qualification. Candidates need to be fluent in VHDL and/or Verilog, and, equally importantly, have lots of enthusiasm, creativity, a great working attitude, and the ability to adapt quickly to new challenges.

The work will be tremendously varied, and some international travel may be involved from time to time. Some of the work will be MoD related hence candidates need to be eligible for British Security Clearance.

Please contact me for further details - caroline@ic-resources.co.uk

Applications Engineer - Wireless Connectivity, UK-East Anglia

12/02/2010 17:19:24

Our key client seeks an Applications Engineer with excellent wireless communications knowledge from the semiconductor industry, to join their expanding Applications Group. In vehicle system connectivity knowledge would be of great interest. To be based in East Anglia.

Requirements:
- Able to perform complete analysis/debug and porting/integration of embedded s/w
- Knowledge of wireless communication; Bluetooth, FM, Wi-Fi; 802.11a/b/g/n , GPS, Wireless USB
- Good embedded software skills (Unix, Assembler, C++, Python, Perl etc)
- Able to use PC software tools, power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMM and logic analysers.

Responsibilities:
- First line post sales technical support to customers
- Support and train Engineering and FAE teams in providing class leading support to customers
- Test, validate and debug customer applications
- Drive issue resolution during customer development phase

You will be experienced technically, possess excellent customer facing skills and relish this opportunity to provide world class technical support.

Cellular RF System Architect, France

12/02/2010 17:19:23

My client is a young and rapidly growing company developing baseband and RF systems for 2G/3G/LTE platforms.

As a Cellular RF System Architect, you will be responsible for one of the RX or TX line-up of a complete 2G/3G/LTE Reference Design from specification to mass production having responsibility for the FEM, HPA and RFIC Specification in cooperation with the IC Design Team, third parties and the Cellular Platform Team.

A strong knowledge of Reference Design Architectures (Front End Modules, Duplexers, Power Amplifiers, RFIC, 2G/3G/LTE Power Control systems, AGC systems) is mandated, with experience in system validation at the platform level.

Please contact Dave for complete disclosure in confidence.

Electronics Design Engineer - RF - Analog - Digital - Graduate, UK-South West

12/02/2010 17:19:23

My client based in the South West, are looking with immediate effect for a Electronics Design Engineer. This is a great opportunity to join a growing organisation with a focus on satellite communications technology. The client are looking for either a strong Electronics graduate or an Engineer with 1-3 years industry experience.

Responsibilities will include detailed circuit design, the evaluation of new technologies, NPI, Product Test and Documentation. This position requires a focus on RF and Analogue Design, although other Electronic skills are also of interest including Digital Design and Embedded Firmware Design.

A good Electronics degree (2.1 or above) is required, with a strong interest or knowledge in RF Design, Analogue Design and Firmware Design. This is a great opportunity to join an organisation that is committed to growing your career and expanding your skill set.

Senior Mobile Interaction Designer - Central China, Far East

12/02/2010 17:19:23

Global innovator of Mobile experiences is looking to hire several members for its team based in central China.

My client is looking for junior and senior mobile interaction designers. A Visual design background would be an advantage but is not required. Candidates of this firm get to enjoy gaining experience designing cutting-edge mobile user experiences.

Previous significant experience of designing UX / UI for mobiles is necessary, as it the ability to read / write Mandarin and have an existing visa for China. Team leading experience would also be beneficial but not wholly necessary.

Junior Mobile Interaction / Visual Designer - Central China, Far East

12/02/2010 17:19:23

Global innovator of Mobile experiences is looking to hire several members for its team based in central China.

My client is looking for junior and senior mobile interaction designers. A Visual design background would be an advantage but is not required. Candidates of this firm get to enjoy gaining experience designing cutting-edge mobile user experiences.

Previous experience of designing UX / UI for mobiles is necessary, as it the ability to read / write Mandarin and have an exisiting visa for China.

Femtocel / WCDMA Principal Systems Integration Engineer, UK-South West

12/02/2010 17:19:23

Principal Systems Engineer sought by my client who are ground breaking wireless semiconductor company based in the UK. The vacancy is within their Femtocel / WCDMA engineering team and will concentrate on the integration of software and hardware for a Femtocel Access Point reference design.

Experienced Systems engineers and integrators are sought with outstanding systems knowledge spanning UMTS L3, L2, L1, RF, etc and a comprehensive understanding of the inter-working of all elements in a UMTS network.

Systems Integration Engineers with the following skills are invited to apply:
- 5 years industrial experience in WCDMA product level integration and testing on UE (User Equipment) or Node B technology platforms.

- Experienced of using wireless test equipment, protocol analyzers and user equipment trace/diagnostic tools.

- Comprehensive understanding of UMTS network architecture and in-depth knowledge of UMTS L3, L2, L1, RF and inter-working of network elements.

- Familiarity with industry working practices for configuration management, fault reporting, test coverage analysis and metrics.

- Familiarity with Linux operating system and programming environment.

- Programming experience in C and at least one of the following scripting languages: Perl, Tcl, Python.

Send your CV without delay to avoid missing out on this incredible opportunity to Alex at IC Software.

Femtocel / WCDMA Principal Systems Integration Engineer, UK-South West

12/02/2010 17:19:23

Yield and Test Shift Engineer, UK-Midlands/Nth

11/02/2010 17:30:04

Our international client is now searching for a Yield and Test Shift Engineer to be responsible for yield and test related activities within the fab environment. The role will involve in-depth failure parameter analysis of wafer lots as well as liaison with yield and quality engineers with regards to lot problems.

Required skills for the successful IC Test Engineer will include the following:

- Strong semiconductor fab background
- Experience with yield analysis and test programs
- Knowledge of the semiconductor manufacturing environment
- Ability to work a rotating day and night shift
- HND in Physics / Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Please call us to discuss further.

Yield and Test Shift Engineer, UK-Midlands/Nth

11/02/2010 17:30:04

Digital SoC Architect - Cambridge, Wireless, UK-East Anglia

11/02/2010 17:30:04

Based in Cambridge, my client is an expanding IC design house specialised in the field of wireless communication systems.

Their focus has increasingly become more geared towards system architecture expertise, and so they are interested to hear from experienced semiconductor architects with a mix of experience in digital IC design and architecture. Experience in wireless communications is essential, as my client is working on technology for mobile handsets.

Your role will be to produce functional specifications used by the design team for IC implementation, and interact daily with the design, hardware and software teams to ensure system requirements. You will also be involved in some digital IC design and testing.

Requirements:
- Degree in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent)
- A strong background in SoC architecture, having previously worked digital IC design with VHDL/Verilog
- In-depth knowledge of 2G/3G wireless technologies and / or CPU and DSP architectures would be a plus
- Fluent language skills in French would be ideal, although not essential

This company offers a challenging and highly rewarding career with competitive salary, generous stock options and a variety of other benefits.

To apply, please send your CV to caroline@ic-resources.co.uk

Femtocel / WCDMA Principal Systems Integration Engineer, UK-South West

11/02/2010 17:30:04

Quality Engineer - Aerospace - AS9100, UK-Home Counties

11/02/2010 17:30:04

My client based in Hertfordshire is looking with immediate effect for a Quality Engineer. Based in the Aerospace sector the successful candidate will have a strong understanding of AS9100, the relating quality procedures, Quality Control and auditing within a manufacturing environment. Relating involvement with the likes of NADCAP, AS9102, metrology and CMM inspection will also be highly desirable. The role will have responsibility for all aspects of Quality Control and Quality Assurance thus acting as deputy Quality Manager where representation is required with suppliers and Internal/3rd party audits. If you are immediately available or seriously considering your next career move, please respond now to be considered for the role.

User Experience Freelancer - Mobile and Web - Southampton, UK-South East

10/02/2010 17:21:18

Well-respected design agency seeking to utilise the experience and skills of an experience UX designer / architect with exposure to designing interactive software for (preferably) web, mobile, and software.

Candidates must exhibit strong commercial experience as a UX designer. Knowledge of Axure or creating rough mock-ups using HTML is an advantage. Candidates must have a good understanding of latest web design standards. Experience of designing for multiple platforms is highly desirable.

Start date asap, but my client could accommodate a start in several weeks time. EU visa holders only please.

IC Reliability Engineer, Austria

10/02/2010 17:21:18

Our client now requires an IC Reliability Engineer to be responsible for the reliability program. The role will involve procuring samples and environmental stress testing, testing devices and specifying reliability tests. Developing project plans for reliability characterisation will be required as well as the management of failure analysis.

Required skills include;
- Good knowledge of IC semiconductor reliability
- Experience of working within a high volume manufacturing environment
- Ability to work with various departments within the company
- Semiconductor test and failure analysis appreciation
- Degree or equivalent qualifications

Please call us to discuss further.

User Experience Freelancer - Mobile and Web - London, UK-South East

10/02/2010 17:21:18

Research Engineer / Blue sky thinkers, UK-South West

10/02/2010 17:21:18

Superb rare opportunity to join a very successful market leader and be part of a new RandD group. My client is looking for several highly intelligent engineers with a breadth of experience to be part of an exciting new group thinking and researching new ideas for future products.

Applicants will have strong relevant degrees/phd's and may have gained experience commercially or in the defence sector. Your area of expertise could be physics, science, maths, software, DSP, RF. If you relish blue sky thinking and problem solving - this job will be a dream come true!!.

If you have excellent academics and proven experience in research and development. Then send your Cv to Emma Windows at IC Software.

Senior Sales - (Solar/PV/Inverter), Italy

10/02/2010 17:21:18

Established company looking for a Senior Sales person to be based in Italy who has previous sales experience within the Solar/PV or Inverter marketplace. You should already have a good network in Italy within the Solar Ecosystem and a proven sales track record in this marketplace

You will identify key customer targets within the residential and commercial solar markets with a view to engage and complete sales' cycle. You will be responsible for growing revenues across Italy and managing the relationship with existing accounts whilst developing new customers. You will also take ownership for pricing, margins and helping develop marketing plans to increase brand awareness.

This role will require some travel and is an excellent opportunity to continue your career with a global player in the Solar marketplace.

Acoustic Engineer (Shenzhen, China), Far East

12/02/2010 17:19:23

My client, a fast expanding innovator in advanced electro acoustic technology, is looking for an Acoustic Engineer to be based in Shenzhen, China, helping them to lead the production of engineering samples and provide interface to manufacturing partners in China to resolve manufacturing and production engineering issues, in accordance with the company’s standards and processes.

The key responsibilities for this position include

1. Conduct approved Electro-Acoustic development work
2. Lead the provision of and construct engineering samples (of products, product variants or concept demonstrators) for marketing and sales
3. Establish and maintain effective interface to Product Teams
4. Provide responsive support for manufacturing partners in China
5. Contribute to the continuing capture, development and protection of the Electro-Acoustic Research Group knowledge base
6. Commit to company values, ethics, safety, security, labour charging, and quality
7. Contribute to total quality management/continuous process improvement initiatives

The right candidate should

1. Have excellent English communication skills
2. Degree qualified in engineering or applied science major with an Acoustics module within the programme
3. 3 years working experience related with acoustic engineering, manufacturing processes and procedures
4. Have intuition for the operation of moving coil loudspeakers and miniature loudspeakers, understanding of the impact of loading mechanisms upon loudspeaker performance
5. Have appreciation of auditory function, appreciation of the benefits of noise reduction, appreciation of acoustic safety and issues impacting upon auditory health
6. Have the experience of practical engineering metrology, including an appreciation of the significance of frequency response measurements, signal to noise ratio and dynamic range as applied to measurement of Linear Time Invariant (LTI) systems.
7. Have the familiarity with practical and theoretical aspects of audio frequency electronics (including filter implementation, canonical operational amplifier circuits, appreciation of power stages, etc) at “block” level

Please contact yongc@ic-resources.co.uk or +44 (0) 208 400 2459 to apply.

SoftwareTeam Leader - Belfast, UK-Ireland

10/02/2010 17:21:18

Award winning company setting up a new design centre in Belfast now seeks a Software Team lead with proven track record in bringing complex digital semiconductor devices embedded video and image-processing software to market. The multimedia team leader is responsible for leading a team of up to 10 engineers and is expected to provide technical leadership, hands-on development and mentoring to the team.

Applicants for this position must have a relevant degree and 5 yrs industrial experience with products in mass-production at high volumes. Proven skills should include: Architectural modeling and benchmarking experience for complex real-time multimedia software products using Matlab, C etc, Architecture and Development of video codec software for standards such as H.264 or OpenGL ES at high resolutions and frame-rates, extensive embedded real-time software development in C for platforms such as ARM or TI DSPs including optimisation

Key activities will include:
•Architecture, modeling and partitioning of complex multimedia embedded software for the team
•Lead, develop and motivate the software team
•Manage the day–to-day planning, operation of the team
•Review project requirement, functional specifications and various standards to create the project development plans
•Be responsible for specifications, architectures, designs, implementation and test for all projects

Send your CV to Emma Windows at IC Software.

Mobile User Experience Designer - Cambridge, UK-East Anglia

10/02/2010 17:21:18

It's not often a Mobile UX designer has the opportunity to join a reputable firm outside of London, opportunities are rare. My client is based in Cambridge and looking to hire an experience Mobile Interaction / Experience designer.

Candidates needs to exhibit commercial experience of designing innovative and intuitive interactive solutions for mobiles or small screen devices. Agency or 'client-side' experience is welcome. Unfortunately visas cannot be provided in this instance. A portfolio will be useful for application purposes. Information Architect's with IxD experience are welcome to apply also, but this is not a visual design role.

Commercial Marketing Manager (Smartcards), Austria

10/02/2010 17:21:18

Our client, a successful international semiconductor manufacturer, have an opportunity for an experienced Commercial Marketing Manager to define and drive their global marketing strategy for their smartcard technology-based product families.

Within this role, you are expected to develop intimate knowledge of the market, the key players and develop a global view on upcoming and existing trends, and apply this knowledge to define strategies to increase market penetration. You will have responsibility for product pricing, promotional activities and business planning.

It is expected you have a business background with a strong technical understanding, preferably from a semiconductor/electronics industry; knowledge of smartcards in public transportation sector would be an advantage.

Candidates with right to work in EU only please. Contact IC Resources today for confidential discussion.

Technical Marketing Manager (Smartcards), Austria

10/02/2010 17:21:18

Our client, a successful international semiconductor manufacturer, has a number of opportunities for technical marketing managers. In this capacity, you will drive product strategy, roadmaps and product definition for smartcard, contactless IC's.

With full product lifecycle responsibility, you will drive new product development and introduction, your contribution to the success of the business will be measured by sales attainment, market share and margin development of products created under your guidance. A good comprehension of relevant industry standards is required.

Candidates with right to work in EU only please.

Contact IC Resources today for confidential discussion.

Principal Software Engineer, UK-South West

10/02/2010 17:21:18

Superb opportunity to join a very successful company and lead satcoms and electronic warfare projects/programmes.

This is a Senior post which invites applications from degree qualified engineers with 10yrs + industry experience. Applicants must have solid embedded C/C++/RTOS skills, knowledge and experience of the full software development lifecycle, both low-level and high-level software and development on a range of target systems. Experience of a range of C compilers, a good understanding and appreciation of underlying digital hardware is also essential. Any appreciation and experience of DSP techniques, familiarity with communication and/or Electronic Warfare systems a benefit.

Applicants at this level should have some team lead or mentoring experience and due to the nature of our clients work should also be holders of British passports.

Friendly, dynamic and challenging work place with lots of opportunity for continued career progression.

Send your CV to Emma Windows at IC Software.

Digital Hardware Design Engineer - FPGA, UK-South East

10/02/2010 17:21:18

My client is an exciting technology company operating within a very niche market. Located in a desirable region of the south east, they are now seeking a Digital Hardware Design engineer with strong FPGA design skills to join their team.

Working as part of the digital hardware design team, the successful engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation and verification phases of digital FPGA and PCB level designs, as well as debug and testing.

The right candidate will have several (around 5 - 10) years experience of FPGA development with strong skills writing RTL code in VHDL. An excellent knowledge of Digital Hardware Design is essential for this role, and some PCB design experience would be a definite bonus. Candidates need to have excellent communication skills with an ability to prioritise tasks effectively in order to meet project deadlines.

My client will offer a highly competitive salary to the right candidate, with a great benefits package including excellent pension, private healthcare, annual bonus, generous holiday allowance and flexible working hours.

Apply today! Contact caroline@ic-resources.co.uk

Senior Technical Author - Microprocessors, UK-East Anglia

10/02/2010 17:21:18

Key Semiconductor client is seeking an experienced Technical Author to prepare user and documentation for publication to customers and produce presentations for their products. Based in East Anglia.

Requirements:
- Understanding of Microprocessors / System-on-Chip design / Embedded applications / debuggers sought
- Proven technical writing background, from the semiconductor/electrical industry
- Comprehensive working knowledge of one or more professional publishing tools e.g. Structured FrameMaker, Acrobat, Visio, and bitmap manipulation software packages such as Paint Shop Pro and Photoshop SGML or XML

Responsibilities:
- Plan, track, report, and manage single document projects without supervision.
- Write technical reference material for use by developers and engineers without supervision.
- Write technical reference material for use by developers and engineers without supervision. This entails working closely with the relevant project development teams if the documentation is for a new product.

This is a great chance to work for a fast growing company within a dynamic focus on their industry.

Back End Assembly Group Leader, UK-East Anglia

09/02/2010 17:18:42

Our client is currently searching for a Back End Assembly Group Leader to be responsible for the supervision and development of Process Engineering and Package Integration teams.

The role will involve leading technical groups as well as the managerial aspect of resource planning and project management.

Required skills for the Back End Assembly Group Leader will include;

- Strong semiconductor assembly process experience and knowledge
- Semiconductor Packaging experience and knowledge
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Degree in Electrical Engineering/Physics or related discipline

Please call us to discuss further.

Back End Assembly Group Leader, UK-East Anglia

09/02/2010 17:18:42

Senior Hardware Design Engineer - Peak District, UK-Midlands/Nth

09/02/2010 17:18:40

Our client have been developing devices in various areas of the radio communications field for around 40 years. In that time they've built a solid reputation for technical excellence and dependable support. In recent years their principal activities have been in the area of audio accessories for hand held radios, with the emphasis on those used on Tetra networks.

They are seeking to recruit a Senior Hardware design engineer with a good knowledge of software as well. It's a key role and could offer the right person fantastic career potential as they take responsibility to build and develop their Engineering/ RandD base. The candidate may well expect to become the Technical Director if performance and personalities prove excellent.

Responsibilities will include:

Product development hardware project management for portfolio product development projects
Product design management as a Chief Engineer role
Guiding HW/SW team members and subcontractors in RandD work

A varied background in electronics design and embedded software development is required. Experience in the design of high volume wireless products would be desirable with any military or defence exposure being advantageous.

If you are seriously considering your next career move and a lifestyle change in a lovely area close to the peak district, please respond now to be considered for the role.

Senior PVD Process Engineer, UK-South West

08/02/2010 17:19:16

Our client is currently searching for a Senior PVD Process Engineer to be responsible for PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) development and project development.

The role will require high volume wafer fab experience and hands on PVD process skills including familiarity with Varian/Aviza equipment. SPC and yield management experience.

Required skills are;
- Excellent PVD semiconductor process experience
- High volume semiconductor fab environment experience
- Excellent communication skills
- BSc Physics degree or equivalent

Please call us to discuss further.

Applications Engineer - Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), Austria

08/02/2010 17:19:16

Key International client is seeking a strong Applications Engineer to provide in depth technical support to their Tier1 customers. Technical experts looking to increase their customer exposure will be of great interest. The role will be office based in Austria.

Requirements:
- Background in the design and testing of power converters
- Power Applications knowledge in either Consumer (Washing Machines, Refrigerator, Microwave Ovens, Fans, Pumps) or Industrial (Motor Control, Automation, Robotics, SMPS) or Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind Machines, Turbines) industries.
- Extra value on knowledge of Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
- Ability to select, and test, in-circuit utilization of power devices like IGBT, Power Mosfet and Diodes

Responsibilities:
- Front line technical support to Tier1 customers
- Provide Training for Field Based technical staff
- New product definition and development
- Assist Sales team in potential new Application reviews

Large OEM currently undergoing rapid expansion is keen to add to their strong team of Applications Engineers.

Wafer Test Engineer, UK-East Anglia

08/02/2010 17:37:24

Our client is now searching for a Wafer Test Engineer to be responsible for setting up test equipment and test processes for silicon wafers. The role will involve performing Known Good Die tests as well as design verification and characterisation of products.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications;

• Strong semiconductor test experience (ATE)
• Wafer probe knowledge
• Good Failure Analysis awareness
• Excellent communication skills
• HND in Physics, Electronics, Materials or equivalent

Please call to discuss further.

Hardware Applications Engineer - Internal, UK-Home Counties

05/02/2010 17:28:35

Continued growth has caused our key client to seek an Applications Specialist, with Hardware design experience from the semiconductor / electronics industry to manage their overseas hardware development projects. To be based in East Anglia

Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills to co-ordinate overseas engineers
- Hardware design background – Board / System / RF preferably from consumer electronics field
- Proactive nature, good team player
- Degree or equivalent in Electronic or Electrical engineering.

Responsibilities:
- Responsible for non-UK based Hardware development projects
- Allocate resources appropriately to meet deadlines
- Co-Ordinate work between UK and non-UK sites
- Ensure that company technology reaches customers as fast as possible
- Supporting and tracking customer issues to satisfactory completion

You will be experienced technically and possess excellent communication skills.

Analog IC Design Manager - Belgium, Benelux

05/02/2010 17:28:35

An excellent opportunity for an Analog IC Design Manager position has just opened with our Belgium based client working in the aerospace and automotive markets.

In this role you will be taking a technical hands on approach and will be involved in Analog IC Design activities as well as leading a small group of Analog IC Design engineers. In addition you will be responsible for quality issues, supporting sales teams, defining and executing project plans, mentoring and providing technical leadership.

A strong background is required in Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design, Analog block design and circuit theory. An understanding of the complete life-cycle process for IC products is important as well as experience in managing/leading engineers and project planning.

The successful Analog IC Design Manager will communicate well with strong motivation and initiative.

Contact us as soon as possible for immediate consideration.

Project Manager - Mobile Software Development, UK-Ireland

05/02/2010 17:28:35

Key Mobile Interface Software client is seeking an experienced Project Manager with sound Software Development experience to set and manage full lifecycle projects. You will be working with internal and external business units. This role will be based in Ireland.

Requirements:
- Relevant Software Development Background Desired
- Experience of full development lifecycle and Agile project management methods
- Knowledge of Web Services Architectures, Java technologies, Database concepts, Telecoms infrastructure (load-balancers, Firewalls)
- Proven project management abilities

Responsibilities:
- Setting and Delivery of development projects on time and to budget
- Work closely with Team Leaders from all major sections of the company
- Risk and Issue management at all stages of the project
- Vendor selection and negotiations

Project Management Qualifications are likely to be a strong positive!

Design Centre Manager - Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design, Scandinavia

05/02/2010 17:28:37

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design Centre Manager or Engineering Manager to join a successful Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design provider in their Design Centre in Scandinavia.

Responsible for overseeing a team of Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design Engineers. Tasks include; the development of the design teams, product planning, mentoring members of the tem, architecture definitions for new products, design reviews and improving the development processes and methodologies.

The successful applicant will have proven experience in a similar position as an RandD Manager, Engineering Manager or Design Centre Manager within an Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design environment.

Experience in Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design in CMOS is essential with experience in switching audio amplifiers and power supplies ideal.

Strong communication skills are required with good motivational and leadership skills.

If you have what it takes, contact Leon Morrison at IC Resources today.

Graduate codec development - Embedded and DSP, UK-South West

05/02/2010 17:28:37

Graduate codec development vacancy with our client, a leader in media (graphics / audio) hardware and platforms.

The successful candidate will join a small but successful RandD team focusing on H.264 encoder development.

The successful candidate will gain quality experience by undertaking duties such as: Development of an H.264 video encoder and Understanding Complex software and contributing to optimised algorithms.

The skills required are:

- Educated to good degree level in an electronic engineering subject or similar (e.g. Software Engineering, Maths, Physics with an interest in computer systems).
- 'C' and ‘C++’ programming skills
- Some knowledge of video/audio processing in the digital domain
- Experience of developing under Linux with an understanding of Linux system-level programming.
- Experience of writing SIMD code.

Please call or email Alex at IC Software to apply.

Marketing Manager (Analog IC Semiconductors, Austria), Austria

05/02/2010 17:28:35

My client is a leading semiconductor provider of high performance analog IC's, and have a number of positions for classical semiconductor marketing managers within their organisation.

Requirements:
- Engineering Degree, with international semiconductor marketing/product management experience.
- Detailed knowledge of one or more of power management, imaging, display drivers, audio, amplifiers and data conversion for mobile handsets
- Excellent customer facing, communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency in English, German a plus.

Responsibilities:
- Responsible for revenue budget, forecasting, and ownership of product segment
* Responsible to identify new products, identify market differentiations, and proper market positioning, and business case development
- Work with Engineering and Product Management to define, develop, and introduce differentiated products with positive ROI

Please contact Dave Dixon for confidential discussion.

Junior Validation Engineer, UK-ThamesValley

05/02/2010 17:28:37

My client, an innovative company specialising in 2D and 3D graphics technology, is looking to hire a Validation Engineer to join their team working on the latest media processors. This role is suitable for a recently qualified engineer or someone with perhaps one or two years engineering experience.

Located within easy reach of London, this company offers fantastic scope for career development as you will be working within a close knit team of technical experts, from both hardware and software backgrounds.

Your role will encompass..
· Developing C++ simulation models from architectural specifications
· Developing tests for proving models perform as expected
· Providing feedback to the architecture team to aid improvements in the design

Qualifications/skills required:

· Electrical/Electronic Engineering Degree or equivalent
· Programming skills in C++ are essential
· Mixed knowledge of hardware and software design
· Strong debugging/fault finding skills.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Graduate Engineer - C++, UK-ThamesValley

05/02/2010 17:28:37

This is a great opportunity for a Graduate Engineer to join an international semiconductor company developing state-of-the-art media processors.

We're looking for a bright, enthusiastic graduate with a degree in Electronic Engineering / Computer Science / Microelectronics or similar subject, who has a good understanding of hardware and software concepts (in particular C++).

Working within a small team of technical experts, your role will involve developing C++ models to aid in the validation of leading edge processors. You will be responsible for the debug and simulation of RTL and net lists for various blocks, and providing feedback to the ASIC team to enhance and improve the design.

Besides C++, knowledge of the following is highly desirable:
Digital ASIC Design (using VHDL / Verilog)
ASIC Verification
Debugging/fault finding

To apply, please email your CV to caroline@ic-resources.co.uk

Embedded Software Engineer - Symbian / S60 internals (Cambridge), UK-East Anglia

05/02/2010 17:28:35

There are opportunities at all levels of experience to join this renowned Mobile Multimedia group working on the development of low-power programmable microprocessors to enable high-performance audio and video for mobile devices such as phones and cameras.

You will be working on integration of their in-house multimedia software suite (including video and audio codecs, streaming protocols, image processing algorithms, and a wide range of other multimedia applications) with Symbian and S60.

You require extensive experience in developing embedded software in C and C++. Previous experience of video or audio processing would be advantageous. You require extensive experience of working with the internals of the Symbian operating system; not just development of high-level Symbian applications. Experience of using video, audio, camera and graphics under Symbian would be advantageous.

You will be based at offices in Cambridge, with the opportunity for travel to visit customers.

Minimum Requirements
First or Upper Second Class degree, preferably in Electronic Engineering, Computing or a related discipline.
Extensive, recent and relevant experience in C or C++ programming for embedded systems.
Solid recent and relevant experience in Symbian or S60 internals.

Call our retained consultants IC Software for more information.

Embedded Software Engineer - class leading multimedia, UK-East Anglia

05/02/2010 17:28:35

Rare opportunity to join a world class team designing software and hardware for the multimedia chips powering the next generation of mobile phones and media players. These devices support HD video record and playback, 12 Mpixel cameras with advanced image processing, and high-performance 3D for advanced user interfaces, navigation displays, and mobile gaming.

This is an opportunity for a talented and creative embedded software engineer, to join an extremely strong technical team on the development of software for low power multimedia processors.

We are looking for an engineer who fills the following job requirements:

• Significant embedded software experience and a desire to work on platform software
• Experience of test and release cycles
• Excellent academic background

Above all, we are looking for a committed and highly motivated individual who is able to make an outstanding contribution to a small and closely-knit team that is developing an exciting and world-leading technology.

Please call IC Software for more information.

Senior Embedded Test / QA Engineer - Symbian / S60, UK-East Anglia

05/02/2010 17:28:35

You'll work as part of an extremely strong technical team working on integration of an in-house multimedia software suite (including video and audio codecs, streaming protocols, image processing algorithms, and a wide range of other multimedia applications) with Symbian and S60.

You require extensive experience in developing embedded software in C and C++. Previous experience of video or audio processing would be advantageous.

You require extensive experience of working with the internals of the Symbian operating system; not just development of high-level Symbian applications. Experience of using video, audio, camera and graphics under Symbian would be advantageous.

Responsibilities include setting up and maintaining both automated and manual testing for mobile device software, at API and application level.
Debugging, analysis and rectification of software bugs at all levels of the system.
System software design, development and integration.
Some project-level management.

Minimum Requirements
First or Upper Second Class degree, preferably in Electronic Engineering, Computing or a related discipline.
Extensive, recent and relevant experience in C or C++ programming for embedded systems.
Solid recent and relevant experience in Symbian or S60 internals.

Please call our retained partners IC Software to register your interest or learn more.

Applications Engineer - LED Drivers, Germany

05/02/2010 17:28:35

Our key client is seeking a highly technical Applications Engineer to provide in depth post sales technical support to customers. Previous experience designing LED Drivers would be very beneficial.
Must be fluent in English and German.
The role is office based in Northern Germany.

Requirements:
- Knowledge of Control Theory, DC-DC Converter topologies and Control Algorithms
- Hand On lab skills and experience with measurement equipment >600V
- Good customer facing and technical negotiation skills
- Degree or equivalent in Electronic or Electrical engineering

Responsibilities:
- Be the primary technical customer interface for the company
- Understand customer design in issues and complexities specific to LEDs
- Develop models of target systems from which you will define the IC’s
- Contribute to new product definition by representing the customer onsite

Excellent opportunity to join the growing LED industry in a high profile position.

IC Product Engineer, Germany

15/02/2010 17:12:17

Our client is now searching for a Product Engineer to be responsible for supporting the project team within the product development phase. The role will involve supporting first silicon evaluation, leading product qualification programs, yield monitoring and developing test methodologies. Working with off shore subcontractor will be part of the role.

The successful candidate will have the following skills;
- Strong product engineering managerial experience (design, test, applications etc)
- Experience of working within a high volume semiconductor environment
- Excellent communication skills (German and English)
- BSc degree in Physics/EE or equivalent

Please call to discuss further.

Analog/RF IC Design - Team Leader - Belgium, Benelux

04/02/2010 17:08:45

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Analog and/or RF IC Design Engineer with team leading experience to join a new start up involved in emerging high data rate wireless applications.

The successful applicant will have a broad technical understanding and established experience in Analog or RF IC Design on CMOS, with experience in managing internal and external engineering teams and IP suppliers. Experience working on a relevant wireless background is ideal as well as on designs 2.4Ghz and above. Experience with designing high speed data converters is also ideal.

Strong communication and technical leadership abilities are required along with the desire to be part of a new start up in an exciting technology area.

Applicants with the right to work in Europe only need apply.

Feel free to contact Leon at IC Resources to find out more information about this opportunity and to apply.

Analog/Mixed Signal/RF IC Design Engineers wanted, Mainland Europe

04/02/2010 17:08:44

A number of clients across Europe currently seek experienced Analog/Mixed Signal or RF IC Design Engineers at Senior and Principal level.

Due to increased activity I now have a strong number of position across Europe in locations such as UK, Germany, Austria, Belgium, France, Switzerland and Spain. Additionally jobs exist for designers in Taiwan and Singapore. Companies range from start ups to established independent companies to design services to research institutes to international commercial organisations.

Applications include sensors, automotive, power management, wireless communications, satellite communications, cellular technology, high temperature, audio, high speed optical, RFID and GPS navigation.

If your looking for a change, now's the time to make that move.

Send your CV today to leon@icresources.co.uk for an immediate and confidential discussion.

C/C++ EDA Tool developer Midlands Start-up £40K, UK-Midlands/Nth

04/02/2010 17:08:45

C++ EDA tools Software developer opportunity with my midlands based client, a growing EDA tool development start-up with novel technology providing the rapid development of electronic systems which close the Software / Hardware Divide.

They are looking for a C/C++ software engineer :
- Experience developing C++ based applications in the hardware design arena.
- Knowledge of VHDL/Verilog.
- Experience developing portable C++ code.

Candidates with any of the following will immediately jump to the top of the list:
- Knowledge of SystemC
- Previous experience of developing EDA software tools
- Experience of developing code relating to data flow graphs, compiler optimizations, high level synthesis.
- Developing on Windows with Visual Studio C++ and Linux with GCC

Contact Alex at IC Software for further information regarding this excellent EDA software development opportunity.

Contract DSP Design Engineers, UK-Wales

04/02/2010 17:08:44

3 - 6 month contract
Urgent contract role for a Senior Digital Signal Processing (DSP) engineer. Our client, a established and successful semiconductor design and manufacturer for the key wireless communications and multimedia technology spaces is now looking to grow its DSP activity in South Wales very quickly.

The successful DSP candidate will become a key engineer within the DSP team and will be contributing to the specification, development and validation of a sub-system within a cutting-edge broadcast receiver.

This will comprise the following duties:

- Requirement capture for functional blocks in a receiver
- Hardware and software structure specification
- Developing techniques for efficient implementation
- Liaising with software and hardware teams throughout the company

If you are an experienced DSP engineer with the skill and processing techniques for equalisation, demodulation and error correction, coding skills in Matlab, software implementation in C and assembler then this is the opportunity for you. Please apply as soon as possible.

Compiler Engineer - LLVM compiler Framework, UK-East Anglia

03/02/2010 18:29:16

Software C++ / LLVM Compiler development opportunity to join an amazing and first class company working on some of the most advanced processor technology of today and tomorrow. Due to continued success their tools group is expanding and this is an ideal opportunity for someone to join a talented team, gain first class experience and develop your professional career.

Skills and experience sought
- experience using and / or developing software tools
- expert knowledge of C and C++, including implementation details
- good knowledge of efficient programming styles, algorithms and data structures
- able to write maintainable code in Perl and/or Python

Beneficial to have
- experience with the LLVM compiler framework
- detailed understanding of computer system implementation and its effects on performance (e.g. pipeline, cache, branch prediction)
- experience writing, tuning and debugging assembler code

Call Alex at IC Software, compiler and tools consultant, to apply or for more information.

Strategic Partner Manager (STB/Digital TV), UK-East Anglia

03/02/2010 18:29:15

Strategic Partner Manager required to manage key relationships with Operators and associated semiconductor partners within the value chain.

Degree qualified in Electronics or similar you should have experience of selling system products and services to MNOs/semiconductor companies. There is strong preference of someone who has a good understanding of STB (set-top box) software middleware and experience of working in the digital TV broadcast ecosystem.

Your primary responsibility will be to manage and develop the business, both on a commercial and technical level, ensuring that our client's strategic plans are fully aligned with the Operator's. You will be managing complex engagements with multiple Operators and semiconductor partners to enable key design wins. You will also support sales teams, create and execute marcomms plans whilst promoting my client at public and industry events.

This role will require regular travel globally.

J2ME Developer X2 up to £60K (Immediate Start Available) - Dublin, UK-Ireland

04/02/2010 17:08:44

I am looking for a J2ME Engineer for one of my clients based in Dublin (Ireland) to be involved in developing next generation product suite. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing J2ME handset clients and develop architecture and low-end designs based on internal product management requirements. You should have excellent knowledge of Java with a good understanding of design patterns, software configuration and release management. You should have at least 5 years or equivalent experience in Java development. It is a plus if you have experience in other mobile platforms. It is also desirable to see someone with Android Handset experience.

Salary will be up to £60K, company bonus along with other benefits.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV to (Anand Natesan) anand@ic-software.co.uk or call me on 0118 988 1150 to discuss further

IC Test Engineer, Germany

03/02/2010 18:29:16

Our international client now requires an IC Test Engineer to be responsible for industry state of the art methodologies of testing.

The role will involve developing test concepts for new and existing chips. Interfacing with design engineering and defining test concepts and specs will be required as well as debugging first silicon together with the designers.

Required skills include;

- Strong semiconductor IC test experience
- Good background in design for test (DFT), software and testing
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Degree or equivalent qualifications

Please call us to discuss further.

Programme Manager - PCOTS, UK-Home Counties

03/02/2010 18:29:15

Our Client is a leading provider of embedded computing solutions to the aerospace and defence industries. They are seeking a Programme Manager from defence / aerospace / military to manage medium to large sized product delivery projects. This role is based in the Home Counties.

Requirements:
- Demonstrable Programme Management skills – budget and timescale responsibility
- Relevant and direct experience of COTS and MOTS components
- Experience in hardware, software or system design, preferably in the embedded systems market
- Relevant experience from within the Defence / Aerospace / Military

Responsibilities:
- Liaise with Project Managers, Sales/Marketing and Engineering divisions to establish and achieve realistic timescales and budgets
- Report internally and externally on each project’s schedule adherence
- Cover profitability and customer service elements of product delivery
- Build and maintain customer and client relationships

Strong Engineering manager with relevant Programme Management experience will enjoy this senior role.

Application Engineer - Onsite, France

03/02/2010 18:29:15

Continued growth has caused our key client to seek a resident Applications Engineer, with proven experience of wireless telemetry to increase their direct customer technical support. Will be based at customer sites in France.

Requirements:
- Detailed hardware and software knowledge of wireless industry standards: WCDMA and LTE (3GPP, R99, R8, R7, R6, R5) as well as understanding the air interface layers 1,2,3 and NAS
- Application layer and TCP/IP knowledge
- Degree or equivalent in Electronic or Electrical engineering

Responsibilities:
- Stationed onsite with customer providing technical solutions
- Providing class leading support to the customer directly
- Good presentation and Customer Facing skills
- Travel between customer sites as required

You will be a technical expert and have the understanding to maintain customer relationship.

Application Engineer - Onsite, Germany

03/02/2010 18:29:15

Continued growth has caused our key client to seek a resident Applications Engineer, with proven experience of wireless telemetry to increase their direct customer technical support. Will be based at customer sites in Germany.

Requirements:
- Detailed hardware and software knowledge of wireless industry standards: WCDMA and LTE (3GPP, R99, R8, R7, R6, R5) as well as understanding the air interface layers 1,2,3 and NAS
- Application layer and TCP/IP knowledge
- Degree or equivalent in Electronic or Electrical engineering

Responsibilities:
- Stationed onsite with customer providing technical solutions
- Providing class leading support to the customer directly
- Good presentation and Customer Facing skills
- Travel between customer sites as required

You will be a technical expert and have the understanding to maintain customer relationship.

Application Engineer - Onsite, Scandinavia

03/02/2010 18:29:15

Continued growth has caused our key client to seek a resident Applications Engineer, with proven experience of wireless telemetry to increase their direct customer technical support. Will be based at customer sites in Finland.

Requirements:
- Detailed hardware and software knowledge of wireless industry standards: WCDMA and LTE (3GPP, R99, R8, R7, R6, R5) as well as understanding the air interface layers 1,2,3 and NAS
- Application layer and TCP/IP knowledge
- Degree or equivalent in Electronic or Electrical engineering

Responsibilities:
- Stationed onsite with customer providing technical solutions
- Providing class leading support to the customer directly
- Good presentation and Customer Facing skills
- Travel between customer sites as required

You will be a technical expert and have the understanding to maintain customer relationship.

Software Engineering Director (Mobile Applications), UK-Ireland

03/02/2010 18:29:15

My client is an established, and rapidly growing, organisation with an outstanding opportunity for a Software Engineering Director to lead and manage a team developing world-class mobile applications for mobile operators worldwide.

You will have a proven track record leading development teams through full software development life cycle and have a strong understanding of mobile client technologies and environments, to support the delivery of high quality mobile applications. A strong knowledge of mobile concepts, protocols, network architectures and devices/components will be required.

This is a position with significant opportunity and potential for the right individual.

Please contact Dave Dixon for confidential discussion.

Software Product Manager (Internet/Telecomms), UK-Ireland

03/02/2010 18:29:15

Client in Ireland looking for a Product Manager with the following skills:

-Degree qualified in Computer Science or similar
-Previous product management experience in the internet or telecomm space within a software development environment
-Knowledge of web or mobile technologies (software NOT hardware)
-Track record in gathering requirements and working with software/product teams in market delivery
-Good technical background in the fields of Web 2.0, mobile internet or high-performance software/server systems
-Some previous software development exposure would be preferred

You will take product ownership for critical Web/Telecom applications/services. You will need to work internally with multiple groups and should have a good understanding of relevant technical architectures. This will require identifying new market opportunities, defining the product vision and also ensuring the competitive landscape is clearly understood.

Senior Software Sales (Mobile Telecomms), UK-Ireland

03/02/2010 18:29:15

Growing client looking for a Senior Sales Executive in Ireland with experience of selling high end software solutions into telecom operators. This should also include the mobile operator market as well.

These are senior roles that require the development and execution of sales plans with new and existing customers in defined markets. You should have a track record in meeting/exceeding sales targets with significant experience in developing strategic accounts with high end software sales in the telecommunications arena. You will be comfortable presenting to Cxxx level and developing senior relationships throughout complex multi-national organisations.

There is an excellent remuneration package on offer in addition to the opportunity to join a dynamic and rapidly growing organisation.

Strategic Partner Manager (STB/Digital TV), UK-East Anglia

03/02/2010 18:29:15

Senior Mobile UX Designer - Dublin, UK-Ireland

03/02/2010 18:29:15

It's a great time in the world of Mobile UX to take that next step in your career to a company that is engaging in the next generation of Mobile applications and software.

Seeking an experienced mobile interaction / user experience designer, my client is looking to grow their team. Candidates should have experience of (ideally) working with two or more different mobile platforms, i.e. S60, Android, etc The more the merrier.

My client offers a great work environment and friendly culture. EU applications only please.

Analog and Mixed Signal IC Design Engineer - Sensors - Spain, Spain/Portugal

03/02/2010 18:29:16

A great opportunity to work for a progressive company in the sunny South of Spain!

Working with an experienced team you will be involved in CMOS image sensor and complex mixed-signal system on-chip design.

Working on in .18u CMOS processes, the Analog and Mixed Signal IC Design Engineer will be involved in electrical design (schematic design and validation) and layout and designing high-speed analog circuits at transistor level.

Established experience is required in a similar role with experience required in some or all of the following; Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design, Cadence EDA tools (Composer, Analog Artist, Virtuoso, Spectre and Assura), analysis/debugging, circuit simulation and layout/verification of bandgap regulators, op-amps, data converters, active filters, and PLLs.

Applicants with the right to work in the EU only need apply.

If your looking for a positive change in an exciting location then contact IC Resources today

Digital ASIC Design Engineer - Ireland, UK-Ireland

04/02/2010 17:08:44

Exceptional opportunity for a Digital ASIC Design Engineer to join a fabless semiconductor company leading the latest developments in mobile graphics.

Our client has been steadily and consistently growing over the past year, and is now looking for a motivated ASIC designer to join their state-of-the-art development centre in Ireland. This is a really interesting, varied role which will involve a large amount of hands-on digital design work intermixed with periodic customer and conference visits abroad.

The successful engineer will have:

- A BSc / MSc degree in Electronic Engineering or similar field
- A number of years prior digital ASIC design experience; expertise in RTL coding and verification
- Experience with VHDL, SystemC and ideally SystemVerilog
- Static Timing Analysis (STA)
- Design for Test (DfT)
- Experience in low power design as well as knowledge of the Synopsys tool kit would be a great plus
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Please note this company is only able to consider candidates eligible to work in the EU.

For more details or to apply, email caroline@ic-resources.co.uk

Sales Manager (IP), UK-South West

03/02/2010 18:29:15

Startup client is looking for Sales Manager based in the UK with semiconductor IP sales experience. Funding is extremely limited so the maximum base salary is £30k. The design cycle is at least six months, but you will have the opportunity to at least double the base salary if agreed objectives are met.

Clients are located globally so experience of working in territories outside of EMEA is an added advantage, some experience of selling IP is very strongly preferred.

You will be responsible for managing all sales related activities for my client, this will include managing existing business and developing new clients.

Audio DSP Engineer - DSP Software and Algorithms, UK-South East

02/02/2010 17:17:59

DSP Audio algorithm development and implementation position has arisen for an experienced engineer with maths and programming skills.

The client is a leading multimedia hardware and platform developers.
The products span a broad range of consumer and electronics markets.
The position will be within a successful RandD team focusing on Audio DSP codec development.

The successful applicant will join the DSP team and be tasked with :-
- Coding, testing and porting of DSP audio algorithms to RISC and SIMD processors in assembler and C/C++;
- Optimisation of DSP algorithm implementations for specific processors;
- Development of DSP filters and other audio signal processing algorithms;

Candidates will be degree qualified and proven DSP engineers with experience of implementing audio algorithms on DSP and/or RISC processors (C/C++), assembler programming for DSP (ASM)

Beneficial but not essential skills would include Audio DSP algorithm design, proficiency in MATLAB, knowledge of consumer audio electronics, etc

Please call or DSP Consultant Alex Fothergill at IC Software to apply.

Compiler Developer - South West, UK-ThamesValley

02/02/2010 17:17:59

Compiler / toolchain software development vacancy within my client, an exciting and innovative semiconductor company , expanding their compiler development team based in the South West.

The successful applicant will join as a compiler developer and will join the team responsible for software development of their compiler / debugger / IDE tools. In addition to this core development duties will also encompass: optimisation of runtime libraries, implementation of architecture specific compilation aspects and interfacing with their IC architecture team to aid improvements in design of future processors.

They are interested in candidates from graduate level and above with the following skills...

Good understanding of C/C++.

Experience of implementing compilers, and/or other parts of a compilation toolchain.

Strong debugging/fault finding skills.

Experience of writing microcode for processor arrays and/or VLIW processors

Degree in Software / Electronic Engineering or equivalent (i.e. a Maths or Physics degree where the candidate has understanding of, or interest in, complex hardware systems).

Apply for this unique opportunity by sending your CV to Alex at IC Software.

Marketing Engineer (Handsets), UK-East Anglia

01/02/2010 17:18:36

My client is a leading fabless semiconductor provider of wireless solutions and are looking to appoint a Marketing Engineer to drive their competitive benchmarking activities.

In this role, the successful individual will define the benchmarking process, complete teardown analysis, complete detailed technical and business level reports, and support the business development and strategy for their handset development activities.

To be successful you will have in depth experience of wireless standards and technologies, and have a strong RF background with experience in devices and systems. You will enjoy getting your hands on RF products and systems, stripping them down, testing them, and structuring details reports covering features, performance and cost.

Please contact Dave Dixon for confidential discussion.

Product Manager (Consumer), UK-East Anglia

01/02/2010 17:18:36

My client is a leading fabless semiconductor provider of wireless solutions and are looking to appoint a Product Manager for their Consumer Business Unit.

In this capacity, the Product Manager will assume responsibility for their product line through the complete business cycle, through business planning, product development and introduction, volume production to end-of-life.

To be successful in this position you will need very strong project/programme management experience from within the semiconductor industry, preferably in an IC Design, Wireless or RF product development environment. From a technical perspective, you will be comfortable describing technical details, either hardware or software.

Please contact Dave Dixon for confidential discussion.

Senior Software Systems Engineer, Germany

29/01/2010 17:15:18

Major international OEM Semiconductor Company is seeking a Senior Software Systems Engineer to represent them in the South German markets. Fluency in German will be essential for this position, working out of the office in Southern Germany.

Requirements:
- Extensive software experience in Matlab, C/C++ and Assembler
- Ability to quickly test and evaluate boards for customers too
- Good customer facing skills – internal and external
- Strong background in automotive safety and driver assistance fields

Responsibilities:
- Co-Ordinate Pre and Post sales technical support to customers
- Provide in depth technical support to customers
- Manage expectations and delivery of solutions
- Travelling with Field based teams to customer sites

In this role you will be a senior solution provider to Tier 1 Customers.

C/C++ Software Engineer - Oxford, UK-ThamesValley

29/01/2010 17:15:18

Superb opportunity for a talented software engineer to join successful company at the forefront of accelerated computing solutions based near Oxford.

Development will be mainly in C, with a solid understanding of digital systems and computer architecture required. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about software development and technology, and hungry to learn about new technologies. This is a unique opportunity to be involved in every stage of the project, from specification to testing and delivery, and will have the creative freedom to engineer solutions to complex tasks.

Applicants for this role should be educated to degree level in Computer Science or Computer Systems Engineering, have strong C and C++ programming skills, Linux software application development experience and detailed knowledge of modern computer architectures. Knowledge of networking protocols and technology are also desired.

It would be beneficial to have Low-level Linux development experience (e.g. driver development, kernel development), Windows driver development experience and knowledge of assembler.

This role could suit an engineer with 3-5 yrs experience or possible an exceptional graduate. Please send you CV to Emma Windows at IC Software.

Contract Server Software Technical Lead, UK-South West

29/01/2010 17:15:18

My client based in Wiltshire is looking with immediate effect for a contract server software engineer and team leader on an initial 6 months. Specialising in mobile telecoms technology, they require strong server-side software development experience on high-availability and secure servers as well as the ability to implement software in Perl (and other suitable server high-level scripting languages) on Linux platforms.

Knowledge of HTTP/HTTPS transfer protocols including certificate-based encryption and authentication is also essential with exposure of Apache web-servers, MySQL database, and VM virtual-machines.
Experience and knowledge of web-GUI generation and implementation is also desirable however not essential. If you are immediately available and looking for the opportunity to shape a new class of wireless infrastructure system that will have major impacts on the Mobile industry please respond now to be considered for the role.

Field Account Manager - Miltary/Aerospace, UK-South Coast

28/01/2010 17:14:45

My client is an electronics distribution firm seeking a proven Field Based Account Manager to represent them to existing customers, develop new contracts and win new business. Related experience from the Aerospace or Military industry is sought. The opening can be home or office based in southern UK..

Requirements:
- Demonstrable track record of successful Account Management and Sales
- Major account management experience (supplier or distributor)
- Has sold directly to military/aerospace accounts or distributors
- Technical background in order to fully understand customer requirements

Responsibilities:
- Drive sales of product range to existing and new customer base
- Meet and exceed targets given
- Build strong relationships with all the key stakeholders
- Travel as required to support national and international accounts

Chance to work independently in the field where your efforts are directly rewarded.

Software Applications Developer - GPU / CUDA, UK-South East

29/01/2010 17:15:18

Software developers sought with experience in GPU application development to join my clients application acceleration team.

Software application developers with a degree qualification (in computer sciences, Engineer, Maths, Physics, etc) as well as experience in some of the following will be considered:

- Experience with nvidia's CUDA programming environment.
- High performance software development in C/C++ and/or FORTRAN.
- Program analysis and transformation
- Working with scientific software code in HPC application domains such as computational finance, seismic processing, life sciences or fluid dynamics.

Please email Alex at IC Software to Apply.

Embedded Software Engineer, UK-Midlands/Nth

28/01/2010 17:14:45

Young, dynamic company in Loughborough looking to expand product lines within the medical field seek a skilled engineer to help research and develop new products.

Duties will include: Providing software development support for a number of projects, device testing assistance, Systems integration support for combining electronics and software modules, customer training, authoring and demo's of equipment, undertake and assist in research projects.

Suitable applicants must have a relevant degree (minimum 2:2 honours) with strong embedded C, microcontroller programming, particularly ARM7, experience in signal processing ideally within a biomedical instrumentation and control environment and experience of working within Quality systems especially ISO13485 would be advantageous.

Working in a small team you should be able to handle multiple tasks and enjoy working with people and function as a versatile team player. You must have strong problem solving skills and display initiative. Excellent written, oral and presentation skills and being happy and confident dealing effectively with customers is essential.

Great opportunity - don't miss it!!. Send your Cv to Emma Windows at IC Software

Marketing/Business Development (Solar/PV/Power), Austria

28/01/2010 17:14:45

Looking for a Marketing/Business Development candidate to define and execute a worldwide go-to market plan for our client's semiconductor products into the Solar/Photovoltaic marketplace.

Hence we are looking for candidates who are confident and self-motivated and have previous experience of developing new markets on a global basis

You MUST also have marketing/business development experience either within power semiconductors or already from within the Solar/PV marketplace. You will be fluent in English with an understanding and appreciation of the semiconductor products used within the Solar/PV marketplace.

Your goal will be to lead customers on global basis as you execute plans to grow our client's market share in this segment. You will align global regional marketing teams and strengthen the relationship with local teams/customers. This role will require frequent travel and your understanding of the market will be critical in influencing the next generation of semiconductor devices.

Marketing/Business Development (Solar/PV/Power), Austria

28/01/2010 17:14:45

Senior Visual Interface Designer - Sweden, Scandinavia

29/01/2010 17:15:18

Global player in innovative mobile software is looking to add to its team of talented visual and interaction designers for mobile handsets.

To be based in Sweden, this role offers excellent career progression opportunities and the experience gained will be both interesting and stimulating.

My client is looking for very creative individuals who are not only capable of creating attractive visuals but can couple this with innovative and attractive user interfaces too. If your portfolio consists of only graphic design then I'm afraid this role is not for you. Previous experience designing user interfaces is a MUST.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU.

Material Specialist - Polymer, plastic and metal (China), Far East

28/01/2010 17:14:45

My client, a famous US semiconductor company, is seeking a Material Specialist - Polymer, plastic and metal (Senior Advisor) to be based in Shenzhen, Beijing, Shanghai or Hong Kong (depending on where the candidate is based currently, Shenzhen would be ideal), helping them to

1. Perform tests new materials throughout all stages in manufacturing and production
2. Determine degree of control over variables, including temperature, density, gravity, out gassing etc and validate the suitability to meet manufacturing and production requirements
3. Work with supply chain and engineering to develop and report metrics on supplier performance and key projects such as supplier development and cost savings, and maintain audit record, and drive corrective actions

The right candidate should

1. have excellent Chinese Mandarin and English communication skills, both speaking and writing
2. have Master or Ph.D degree with science or engineering major with more than 7 years working experience in chemical manufacturing industry mainly in the area of organic chemistry or a related industry
3. have thorough understanding and hand on experience with material and chemical analysis tools and techniques
4. be familiar with engineering analysis techniques, like FMEA, fish bone analysis, in addition to experimental techniques like DOE, also have knowledge in basic statistical process technique
5. have experience with ISO 9001, 14001, and RoHS requirements is desired
6. be willing to domestically and internationally more than 50% of the time

Please contact yongc@ic-resources.co.uk or +44 (0) 208 400 2459 to discuss this role further.

Power Electronics Engineer, UK-South East

28/01/2010 17:14:45

Based in Surrey the Senior Power Engineer will be responsible for the design and test of power systems for Aerospace and Communication products. The Power Electronics Engineer will be responsible for top level system design, Circuit Design, Component selection and PCB Design.

A good relevant degree in Analogue / Power Electronics, with a proven background in Analogue / Power Electronics is required, preferable within Aerospace, defence, automotive, Space or Automotive industries. This position offers a good salary, excellent benefits, the opportunity to work in a creative environment and a fantastic career path.

Product Manager, Germany

27/01/2010 18:05:37

Client based in Eastern Germany is looking for a Product Manager to lead the definition of their Photovoltaic (PV) products.

We are looking for candidates who are degree qualified and have previous experience with a product management role. You should also have successful track record in the Photovoltaic (PV) market or similar with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization. You should be fluent in German and English, knowledge of Italian, Spanish would be a bonus.

Your main responsibilities will be
- Developing and maintaining our client's product roadmap
- Ensuring a detailed view of the competitive environment
- Maintaining a high level of awareness in Photovoltaic technology developments
- Preparing new product proposals, including financial justification
- Short and long term Product forecasting
- Presenting at customers and at industry conferences

This represent an exciting and challenging role with a world leader in the PV market place so a candidate who want to continue their career development in the Photovoltaic marketplace

North American Channel Sales Manager/Director (Audio), America/Canada

27/01/2010 18:05:37

Rapidly growing global client is looking to enter the North American marketplace and hence are looking for a Channel Sales Manager/Director. This will their first direct hire in North America and would suit a candidate with entrepreneurial spirit and the desire to grow a business and team in the region. You should have FMCG experience with electronic goods, ideally audio products, headset experience is a strong advantage.

You will be responsible for setting up their channel structure and route to market. As revenues increase you will grow a support team accordingly. It is expected you will have set up channels and developed local branding strategies. You will have gained your experienced ideally within the audio/electronic goods marketplace and should be comfortable working in an FMCG environment.

My client is successfully developing its global brand and has shown impressive penetration in other regions. Hence this represents the ideal opportunity for a candidates to join a company with an impressive product range and lead the growth of its business in North America.

Technical Marketing Engineer (SMPS), Austria

27/01/2010 18:05:37

Established client looking for a Technical Marketing Engineer based in Austria with the following skills:

- Degree qualified in Electronics or a similar discipline
- Experience of switch mode power supplies (SMPS) either at component or system level, although component level experience is preferred
- Strong English language skills, good German language skills are preferred but not essential

Your main responsibilities will be application engineering and technical marketing support to Tier 1 clients. You will also make technical presentations and help the development and test of demo boards for promotional activities.

You will also help in the defining future product roadmaps.

Technical Marketing Engineer - Power/SMPS, Austria

27/01/2010 18:05:37

Client based in Austria is looking for a Technical Marketing engineer with the following skills:

Degree qualified in Electronics or similar
Strong background in SMPS, Switched mode power supply design experience at board/component level
Excellent communication skills and the confidence to deliver technical presentations to customers
Fluency in English is required, German languages skills preferred but not essential

Your main responsibility will be application engineering and technical marketing support with our client's lead customers. This will include making technical presentations on site to key customers and getting involved in the development/test of demo boards for promotional activities. You will also have an input into the product roadmaps and be responsible for customer application notes and training regional FAEs.

Partner manager (EDA/SoC), UK-East Anglia

27/01/2010 18:05:36

Established semiconductor client is looking for a candidate with a strong technical SoC background combined with technical marketing/relationship building skills to manage relationships with key EDA partners.

This is a unique role and requires an unusual balance of technical and commercial skills. I would expect the candidate to meet most of the following requirements:

1) Degree qualified in Electronics or similar
2) Strong technical understanding of SoC design and associated EDA design tools
3) Ability to manage commercial relationships with EDA partners
4) Ability to develop marcomm/technical marketing material for both internal and external use
5) Strong communication and interpersonal skills

In return you will be offered the opportunity to develop your career within a market leader both in terms of share and product. You will be supported by the best technical resources and offered opportunities to develop your career accordingly.

Product Manager (SoC/EDA), UK-East Anglia

27/01/2010 18:05:35

Urgent requirement for a Product Manager with a good understanding of ESL or EDA products. You will take responsibility for product requirements capture, business planning, marketing collateral, analyst briefings and supporting external Sales and FAE teams -this will require about 25% travel.

Degree qualified in electronics, software engineering or similar, you will have a good understanding of embedded software development and ESL/EDA environments e.g. System C, TLM 2.0.

You will have a good commercial awareness with the ability to develop strategic partnerships/relationships. SoC and CPU knowledge is also preferred. Ideally you should have gained previous experience in a customer facing role, this is likely within marketing or technical sales and be flexible and willing to accept new challenges. An MBA would be advantageous.

Product Manager (Embedded Linux/C++/Java), UK-East Anglia

27/01/2010 18:05:35

Semiconductor client requires a Product Manager with a good understanding of software development- in embedded Linux, C+=/ or Java. You will take responsibility for product requirements capture, business planning, marketing collateral, analyst briefings and supporting external Sales and FAE teams -this will require about 25% travel.

Degree qualified in electronics, software engineering or similar, you will have a good understanding of embedded software development ideally within a Linux environment

You will have a good commercial awareness with the ability to develop strategic partnerships/relationships. semiconductor exposure is preferred. Ideally you should have gained previous experience in a customer facing role, this is likely within marketing or technical sales and be flexible and willing to accept new challenges. An MBA would be advantageous, and would any additional academic qualifications

Product Marketing Engineer, UK-Ireland

27/01/2010 18:05:36

Semiconductor client looking for a Product Marketing Engineer to be based in Ireland. This role will require travel globally c40--50%.

My client is looking for a candidate with the following attributes:
Degree qualified in electronics, engineering or a related discipline
Experience of working with analog/mixed-signal products at either IC/system level
Strong commercial awareness with excellent customer facing skills
Previous Field Applications (FAE) or Product Marketing experience within the semiconductor industry
A willingness to travel globally c 40-50%

Your key responsibilities will include:
The definition and development of key products within the product line
Working with customers to build relationships and application understanding in key markets
Driving definition of product/technology roadmaps and appropriate investment plans.
Commercial responsibility on revenue and gross margin.
Manage the marketing mix including product promotion and Marcomm activities.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a leading company and to grow your career on a global basis.

Product Manager (Wi-Fi), UK-East Anglia

27/01/2010 18:05:36

Client looking for a semiconductor marketing manager based in the UK with experience of wireless communication standards such as Wi-Fi.

You should have the following skills:
Be degree qualified in Electronics/Engineering or a similar discipline
Have a good awareness of Wi-Fi or similar standard
Have experience of driving and defining a semiconductor product roadmap

This is a challenging role within an established and growing organisation with global responsibility.

Strategic Account Manager, France

27/01/2010 18:05:35

Global client looking for a Strategic Account Manager to manage sales of its wireles infrastruture products (antenna systems, repeater etc) across EMEA for a leading mobile network operator. This position is based in France and you must be fluent in French.

Hence we are looking for the following candidate profile:
Degree qualified in Electronic Engineering or a similar discipline
Previous sales experience of RF telecommunication products such as antenna systems, repeaters, basestation solutions, amplifiers is strongly preferred and would a distinct advantage
A successful track record in building revenues within a multi-national account
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
The ability to influence decisions throughout a complex organisational structure
Strong self-motivation with the ability to work independently

You will be responsible for managing all sales activities within this customer across EMEA and developing new business opportunities in developing regions across EMEA. You will devise strategic and tactical plan to increase penetration, ensure all relevant business opportunities are explored and maintain an up=to-date picture of the competitive environment with senior management.

An exceptionally challenging job for a dynamic company, this would suit a self-motivate and ambitious individual with strong sales experience in RF related telecommunication products.

MEMS / Inertial sensor FAE (China Mainland), Far East

27/01/2010 18:05:35

My client, a sensor specialist in Europe, is seeking a MEMS / Inertial sensor Field Application Engineer (FAE) to be based in Shanghai or Beijing, China, supporting their Chinese key customers and achieving design-ins and design-wins.

The ideal candidate

1. must have excellent Chinese/English communication skills, both oral and written;
2. must be familiar with MEMS, inertial sensors and have design experience in mixed-signal circuits
3. must have strong customer facing skills and project leader experience, preferred with automotive products
4. must be degree qualified , ideally have Master degree in electrical engineer or similar engineering major with minimum 5 years industry working experience in semiconductor or related industry
5. be willing to travel

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who would like to move his/her career to FAE Manager or Technical Sales Manager. You will be the key staff in China and will take the major responsibility of my client’s business in China.

Please contact yongc@ic-resources.co.uk to apply or call +44 (0) 208 400 2459 to have a further discussion on this position.

Principal Digital ASIC Design Engineer, UK-South West

28/01/2010 17:14:45

Business is looking good for our top-tier semiconductor client, and they now seek to recruit a Senior Digital ASIC Design Engineer into their established UK design centre.

The successful applicant will join a small team of digital design experts working on a varied array of projects for cellular and power grid applications. Designs will vary in size and complexity, up to 2 million gates, and there's good scope to work on a wide range of different products.

Candidates need to have a strong background (at least 10 years) work experience in digital ASIC design, with hands-on skills in the entire design flow from RTL coding through to tape-out. Experience with Cadence tools and microcontroller design would be a bonus, although not essential.

For more details or to apply, email caroline@ic-resources.co.uk

C++ Test Engineer, Germany

27/01/2010 18:05:35

We are looking for talented and highly motivated test engineers to join the map development team based in Germany. You will develop state of the art software used to test LBS (Location Based Services) Platform and working closely with other product managers. This is a great opportunity to contribute to next-generation development by defining future product features.
You will have the opportunity to hone your skills developing high-performance software; to work on the cutting edge of GIS technology and to have a voice in the development of an exciting industry.

You have an outstanding academic background or equivalent, a focus on quality, and a proven ability to get things done.

Good skills in C++ programming language/at least one scripting language are required.

Solid understanding and hands-on experience in the following areas: Unit Testing, Continuous Integration, Test-driven development is a plus.

If you would like apply for this opportunity please send your profile to anand@ic-software.co.uk or call me on 0118 988 1150 to discuss further.

Senior Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design Engineer, UK-South West

27/01/2010 18:05:35

Our client, a successful Semiconductors design company with a broad product range offers an excellent opportunity for a Senior/Principal Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design Engineer to join their established
design team in the UK.

Experience is required in Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design using Cadence, Mixed Signal Simulation, ADCs, modelling in Matlab, baseband design, amplifiers, voltage references and ADCs.

Contact Leon at IC Resources to find out more and to apply. leon@ic-resources.co.uk

Applicants with the right to work in the UK only need apply.

Product Marketing Engineer/Manager (RF/Mil/Aero), America/Canada

27/01/2010 18:05:35

Based in the Boston area, our semiconductor client is looking for a Product Engineer/Manager with a history of working within the Military/or Aerospace arena and a good knowledge of related RF products.

This could suit a candidate who is currently working for an Aerospace or Military company and now looking to work for a semiconductor vendor. You should ideally have a technical degree in electronics or similar with a thorough understanding of RF products/processes and their applications within a military/or aerospace environment.

In this role you will taking responsibility for defining new RF products aimed at the military/aerospace environments in the USA. This will encompass working with engineering teams and external sales in understanding the future needs and demand of our client current customer base and developing a product portfolio that matched these needs.

Field Applications Engineer - Power Management, Germany

25/01/2010 17:22:46

Major international OEM Semiconductor Company is seeking a strong Field Applications Engineer to be office based and represent them in the South German markets. Fluency in German will be required for this position, working either out of the office or possibly home in Southern Germany.

Requirements:
- Analog design background in power management (Regulators, A:D’s, OpAmps, LDO’s) sought
- Ability to quickly create demo boards for fast prototyping
- Good customer facing and technical negotiation skills
- Degree or equivalent in Electronic or Electrical engineering

Responsibilities:
- Pre and Post Sales support to ensure design wins
- Provide in depth technical support to customers
- Training Customers and Distributors in design techniques
- Presentations and technical discussions with customers

In this role you will be the technical face of a world leader in Analog products.

Visual C++ Tools Programmer - Ireland, UK-South West

28/01/2010 17:14:45

Visual C++ tools programmer sought to join our clients design and develop software tools team in Ireland.

They develop the tools used throughout the World's leading console games development companies and specialise in applications for debugging and performance analysis etc.

The successful Software Visual C++ (VC++) developer will be responsible developing new software features and maintaining all product ranges.

Duties will include: -
- Estimates for tasks
- Develop and deliver work to project plan
- Provide input to technical writers working for product documentation
- Work with support engineers on customer issues
- Participate in code and documentation reviews

Occasionally there are opportunities to attend conferences in the US/Europe and to visit customers to demonstrate products.

Software programmers with the following Qualifications and experience will be considered:
- Computer Science related degree or similar
- Strong C++ experience in a commercial environment
- Practical experience of developing Microsoft Windows applications with graphical user interfaces
- Demonstrable OO (Object Orientated) design skills
- Knowledge and experience of:
- Visual C++ frameworks including ATL/WTL
- Debugger internals, file formats, development
- MIPS, PowerPC or ARM architectures

Please submit your CV to Alex at IC Software to apply.

Digital Backend Design Engineer - Spain, Spain/Portugal

29/01/2010 17:15:18

Our client is a leading high tech company developing intelligent image sensor technology. They are rapidly expanding this year and currently seek a digital backend design engineer to join them in Southern Spain.

The right candidate needs to have several years experience in a digital backend design role with skills in:
- Static Timing Analysis (STA)
- Floorplanning
- Place and Route (PandR)
- LVS, DRC

This role will involve working within a small team on all stages of the design flow so there's real scope to broaden your experience.

For more information or to apply, contact Caroline at IC Resources.

Senior Hardware Engineer, UK-East Anglia

22/01/2010 17:26:03

Based In Cambridge a high technology company focused on state of art renewable energy is seeking a Senior Electronics Design Engineer. The Senior Electronics Design Engineer will be involved in the development of Gateway and Repeater products involving: Definition and specification of electronic hardware architecture; Design, simulation and optimisation of digital circuits (Microcontroller/microprocessor, Bus Interfaces); Compliance of the electronic design with regulatory, EMC and environmental requirements; Hardware board design from concept phase to the production launch.

The successful applicant will have a proven background in Embedded Processor System Design, Digital Design, High Speed Digital Design, FPGA Design, VHDL and EMC. Other skills of interest include Analogue Design, including SMPS and RF Design. This role will suit a true technology innovator and offers excellent benefits and a good career path.

Senior Software Engineer - Glos, UK-South West

22/01/2010 17:26:03

Senior Software Engineer required in Gloucestershire for a leading client in the electronics sector.
This is a superb opportunity to join a really successful business that has been going from strength to strength.

Suitable applicants will have a relevant degree with 5 years commercial experience using C/C++ with knowledge of embedded and real-time systems, the ability to read and understand specifications and protocols and understanding and appreciation of underlying digital hardware.
Any familiarity with digital communications, DSP, UML, VC++ are all desirable.

Responsibilities include:
•Design, development and implementation of software, primarily in C or C++, including embedded systems, control and real-time in a communications related environment.
•To take responsibility for the design and quality of areas of the software system and provide leadership and guidance to more junior engineers working on the design.
•Documentation
•Working with both hardware and software engineers to agree system designs, interfaces and protocols etc.
•Devise appropriate test procedures, both informal and formal, to prove the correct operation of the software, and to perform unit tests for regression analysis.
•Manage configuration control of source code.

Please send your Cv to Emma Windows at IC Software.

Senior Project Manager - Aerospace, UK-South East

22/01/2010 17:26:03

Key aerospace communications company is seeking a proven Project Manager with Aerospace experience to manage next year’s new product development projects working with internal and external customers to established industry standards. This role is based in the South East of England.

Requirements:
- Proven history of Project Managing Large to Mid level projects
- Aerospace Communications knowledge and experience preferred
- Knowledge of ESA and working methods
- Degree or equivalent in Engineering or related subject

Responsibilities:
- Set and deliver projects on time and to budget
- Work closely with Designers, Engineering and drive projects
- Responsible from project concept through to completed delivery
- Able to partake in commercial agreements

This is a good chance to adopt a senior role within a unique company.

DSP PHY Algorithms and Systems Architect / Engineer, UK-East Anglia

27/01/2010 18:05:35

Exceptional opportunity for a DSP Physical Layer Architect to join my global clients Cellular Modem Architecture Development team based in Cambridge.

The successful DSP candidate will be working in the Physical Layer group which is responsible for the architecture and implementation of the baseband processing functions in advanced cellular communication systems. The candidate will be responsible for the definition of cellular communication modules, including specification of the SW/HW partitioning, algorithm design and real-time implementation. This role will be working and interacting closely with RTL engineers and Layer 1 Software engineers.

DSP Skills and Experience sought:
- Algorithm development for digital communication systems (WCDMA, OFDM, MIMO, LTE, WiMAX, …)
- Good understanding of 3GPP standards across both physical layer and L1 scheduling aspects
- C/C++/Matlab
- Embedded C programming and good understanding of real-time software engineering principles

Please email or call Alex at IC SOFTWARE to apply.

Senior Optical IC Field Application Engineer (FAE), Far East

21/01/2010 17:12:43

My client, a leading European semiconductor company is looking for an Senior Optical IC Field Application Engineer(FAE) to be based in Shenzhen, China, to help them achieve design-ins and design-wins.

The ideal candidate should

1. have good Chinese and English communication skills
2. Have hardware engineering background with embedded software programming
3. 4-7 year working experience in optical product (At least 2-3 years technical support experience).
4. Related technical expert in TIA, Driver, modulator, SEDES, Transponders, DWDM, optical transceiver product and applications IP, UDP, and Ethernet. IEEE1588, Telecoms networks and standards
knowledge would be a plus
5. previous Huawei, ZTE, Fiberhome and WTD technical support experience is a plus
6. Ability to generate scripts, design test systems, write/edit firmware in ‘C’ and ‘C++’ is a plus
7. Telecom box building knowledge is a plus

Please contact yongc@ic-resources.co.uk or +44 (0) 208 400 2459 to apply.

Graduate Hardware Engineer, UK-South West

21/01/2010 16:35:02

Based in Swindon the Graduate Electronic Engineer (Post Graduate) will be focused on the digital and analogue design of a wireless GSM / UMTS product, responsibilities will include design (digital / analogue), prototyping electronics, PCB Design and Test.

The successful applicant will have a good relevant degree in Electronics / Physics (2.1 and above), with skills in digital and analogue design an interest in Wireless is beneficial. This is a unique career opportunity and offers a good starting salary with benefits.

Lead Software Engineer - Surrey, UK-South East

21/01/2010 16:35:02

Experienced Embedded Software Engineer immediately required by leading client in Surrey to provide Technical leadership for embedded software development group. This role will include ensuring effective plans are in place to deliver software in accordance with the schedule and PA/QA requirements of the project, Ensure risks to the development are identified, managed and communicated to Projects and Engineering, Participation in progress meetings, design reviews, etc., including
customer meetings.

Suitable applicants will be proven professional embedded software engineers with exposure to recognised industry standard software development processes, Knowledge of ESA requirements and practices for software development would be an advantage. Solid embedded C, real time systems, appreciation of digital electronics, experience of microprocessors embedded in FPGAs, UML all required.

Superb opportunity - send your Cv to Emma Windows at IC Software

Digital Hardware Design Engineer - FPGA, UK-South East

21/01/2010 16:35:02

Based in Surrey the Digital Hardware Design Engineer will be working on a range of Aerospace and Communication products, key focuses include Design, implementation and verification of FPGA's and ensuring effective plans are in place to deliver all work and work packages to the quality level defined.

The successful candidate will have a proven background in FPGA Development, with skills in VHDL, Digital Hardware Design and PCB Design. This is a key role within a proven organisation and the role offers an good salary and excellent benefits.

Senior Software CPU Verification Engineer, UK-East Anglia

28/01/2010 17:14:45

Experienced software engineers sought to join my tier1 clients to work on fast simulation techniques to support new processor cores and peripherals

Essential Skills and Experience
- Real project verification experience, ideally on microprocessor based systems
- Proficient in Assembler and/or C programming
- Perl or other scripting language
- Familiarity of Unix / Linux working environment

Desirable Skills and Experience
- SystemVerilog/Specman ‘e’ language and experience of testbench design
- Familiarity of RISC microprocessors and microprocessor systems
- Verilog
- Test plan creation

Apply to Alex at IC Software.

Senior Software Engineer - Simulation and Modeling, UK-East Anglia

28/01/2010 17:14:45

Senior Software development vacancy with our clients, a top tier semiconductor company, simulations and modeling team.

Successful software engineers joining this team will tasked with developing models for new processor cores and peripherals, improving System C simulation integration, optimising performance and accuracy of models, etc

Candidates will be proven Software developers with the following background and software skills:
- Low-level C/C++ software skills (with GCC and VC++).
- Software development experience across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- CPU instruction set familiarity with understanding of processor architectures and operation.
- Interest in some of the following: CPU architecture, simulator design, compiler technology, testing/profiling, low-level optimization, device driver programming
- Knowledge and/or use of System C.

This is an exciting and rare chance to join one of the market leading processor development teams, send your CV to Alex at IC Software to apply today!

Front-End Test / QA Specialist / Software Test - Germany, Germany

20/01/2010 16:53:21

I am looking for Software Test Engineers to join a fast growing, highly motivated international Navigation Quality Assurance team based in Germany. You will be responsible for conducting and ensuring the test and the quality of Navigation software running on mobile devices and web platform.

Required Skills:
· You should have a proven experience in software testing and quality assurance with very good scripting or automation skills
· Strong knowledge in C++, WRT client-side applications, Java Script
· Experience with S60, S40, Qt or web platforms is an advantage

You should be able to work under pressure and have ability to handle multiple tasks. This is a fantastic opportunity with one of the market leaders within the mobile applications industry offering a competitive salary of up to 60000 Euros along with other benefits.

Software Engineer / C++ / Java / Perl / SQL / J2EE, UK-East Anglia

20/01/2010 16:53:21

This is an exciting opportunity with one of the blue-chip market leaders based in Cambridge. The successful candidate will be expected to code proficiently as well as actively participate in all aspects of systems development. You will have a demonstrably good programming experience in C, C++ or Java with either Perl or similar skills.

Significant experience in any of the following would be a plus but not essential:

·GNU/Linux or Windows system administration
·FlexNet Publisher licensing technology
·MySQL or Oracle DB programming
·J2EE development and in particular JSP applications for Tomcat.
·Windows and UNIX installer technology and practices
·XML programming and parsing.

You will be working within a highly talented product-engineering group and will have a great opportunity for career progression. If you would like apply for this opportunity please send your profile to anand@ic-software.co.uk or call me on 0118 988 1150 to discuss further.

Contract RF Design Engineer - Automotive, UK-Home Counties

20/01/2010 16:53:21

My client based in Cambridgeshire are a global market leader semi conductor specialist providing solutions using DAB,DMB,WiFi and other leading standards for TV's, internet radios and broadcast. The client require an immediate contract RF Engineer to join on an initial 3 month contract with potential for a further 6 months extension.

The role exists due to expansion in their product portfolio into the automotive sector based on the new opportunities for DAB and digital radio. Coupled with this the successful engineer will also be involved with their current product development areas in DAB / FM / Wifi consumer radios for home and portable use.

A candidate with strong RF design experience is essential, ideally with automotive exposure. Responsibilities will include:

Engineering design of radio circuits, antennas and system integration.
Produce design schematics (using Protel), do hands on, bench and circuit development + test.
Contribute skills in radio frequency, thermal, mechanical design, pcb placement, component selections, EMC RFI, DFM / DFT, BoM costs and management.
Frequencies include Band II, Band III, L Band, ISM bands and EMC test ranges.
Development of integrated and separate antenna systems
Using best, systematic methods for requirements capture, solution modelling / simulation, development, verification and validation, handover packages, trials, support and training.

If you are immediately available please respond now to be considered for the role

SoftwareTeam Leader, UK-South West

20/01/2010 16:53:21

£40k plus benefits#
Well established client in Gloucestershire now have an exciting new vacancy for a motivated, proactive and resilient hands-on team leader with broad C++ and SQL technical skills to lead the ongoing development and maintenance of a security application.

This role will suit a pragmatic senior software engineer with team lead experience, who enjoys delivering a solution to the business, with the personality to lead by example and with an eye for quality.

Suitable applicants will be experienced team leader/senior developers with a proven track record, strong academics and large scale application expertise. Team lead experience is ideal but excellent candidates looking to make the move into leadership will also be considered. Applicants should have a good knowledge of software engineering processes such as source control and release management and knowledge of large scale internationalised C++ applications with communication protocol level integrations to external systems . Expert Borland C++, MSQL, batch files, XP, Vista, server 2000 is essential for this role.

Please send your Cv to Emma Windows at IC Software.

Senior Systems Hardware Architect - Canada, America/Canada

20/01/2010 16:53:21

My client is a worldwide professional organisation enabling exciting new developments in mobile phone technology. Business has been steadily expanding, and they now seek an experienced Hardware Systems Architect to join them at their RandD centre near Toronto.

This will be an interesting and varied role which will involve collaborating with the hardware, software and marketing teams to define the microarchitecture for the company's next generation of multimedia systems for the cellular market.

The right candidate will be a very experienced digital ASIC design expert with a good track record taking projects from initial concept to high volume production. Candidates must have at least 10 years experience in RTL design and implementation (in either VHDL or Verilog), with demonstrable experience defining the system or chipset architecture for cellular, multimedia or networking products. Experience with C/C++ and scripting languages (perl, python, tcl...etc) is also required, together with excellent communication and presentation skills for interfacing with various customer groups and engineering team members.

For the right candidate, this company will offer a highly competitive salary in line with experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including stock options. Relocation and work permits will also be taken care of by the company. There's a great working environment here with a whole range of employee social activities organised throughout the year.

For more details or to apply, please email your CV to caroline@ic-resources.co.uk

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (£40 -£45K), UK-East Anglia

04/02/2010 17:08:44

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (£40 -£45K)
This is an exciting new position based in Cambridge for an experienced software engineer who will contribute to the development of our clients next generation embedded processors. Development will be focused on addressing ultra low power consumption for mobile devices.

Responsibilities include software design, development and testing, debugging on real embedded platforms, optimising performance for both drivers, compilers, enabling software and its integration with multiple operating systems.

Suitable applicants will have a good university degree in Computer Science or Engineering and the following skills:
• Ability to undertake complex software development tasks in C or C++
• A strong background in embedded Linux 2.6.x and the GNU tool chain
• Embedded development background including device driver
• Familiarity with software design techniques and technologies
• Understanding of how to rigorously test software, and design software for test

If you would like to join a talented team of professional Software Engineers who all share a passion for wanting to stamp their mark the next generation of mobile devices, please send your CV to (Anand Natesan) anand@ic-software.co.uk or call me on 0118 988 1150 to discuss about this vacancy.

QA Validation Engineer, UK-East Anglia

19/01/2010 17:18:08

Leading Cambridge client now seeks an experienced Quality Assurance/Validation engineer. This position is based within a team that produces models and tools to enable very fast simulation of processor cores and peripherals. These models and tools are used in order to develop applications and operating systems for embedded platforms. This is a challenging role which will involve implementing improvements to the software development process, tools and environment to improve product quality and reduce cost.

Responsibilities include:
Specifying processes to improve product quality, Managing the QA process, Developing automation mechanisms for product validation, Product release quality management,

Suitable applicants will have a good relevant degree, experience of Software Quality Assurance methodologies, Proven ability to define, implement and deliver quality processes in a software environment.
Software development experience, including design specification, coding, testing, Analysis and reporting of product quality and Good problem-solving abilities.

Send your Cv to Emma Windows IC Software

Lead Linux Developer (£40K - £45K), UK-East Anglia

19/01/2010 17:18:08

Expanding group with leading Cambridge client have an opening for an experienced Linux internals development engineer. Suitable applicants will have strong Linux internals development skills, preferably acquired in an embedded context. Some team management experience is desirable but not essential.

Skills required include:
Significant professional experience in Linux kernel software development of which at least 2 - 3 years must be in Embedded Linux development, Coding in C/C++, testing and debugging, Experience in Linux kernel development, porting, driver development, boot loader development, Expert level skills with Linux development tools such as KGDB, GNU compiler, O Profile, Linux Trace Toolkit etc.
A good understanding of the interaction between software and hardware and experience with software version control systems, defect tracking tools, requirements management tools is also required.

Any people management skills advantageous but not essential.

If you would like apply for this opportunity please send your profile to anand@ic-software.co.uk or call me on 0118 988 1150 to discuss further.

Senior Software Engineer, UK-Midlands/Nth

28/01/2010 17:14:45

Senior Software Engineer required in North of England to generate and maintain quality software, design and associated documentation for leading client.

Applicants should have a relevant academic qualification and several year commercial experience within Consumer Electronics /Design for manufacture sector. technical skills include: Knowledge of Electronics and a detailed knowledge of C programming language in an embedded environment, Knowledge of the C++ programming language, and object orientated design, Experience of Real Time Applications and Operating Systems.

The following skills are desirable: experience with the QT software framework, Javascript, HTML, CSS, Flash/Action Script. Experience with DVB, IPTV, TCP/IP frameworks. Experience with broadcast based metadata methods. STB Technologies DVS, MPEG, PVR/DVR, HD-TV, Experience of Middleware or Conditional Access Systems

Please send your Cv to Emma Windows at IC Software

Programme Manager - Software, UK-East Anglia

19/01/2010 17:18:08

Key wireless semiconductor client is seeking a Programme Manager with sound Software Development experience to set and manage development projects, working with internal and external business units. You will be required to report progress at Programme Review Boards. This role will be based in East Anglia.

Requirements:
- Degree or equivalent in Electronic or Electrical engineering
- Software Development Background Desired
- Knowledge of wireless technologies e.g. Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS, UWB
- Proven project management abilities

Responsibilities:
- Delivery of projects on time and to budget
- Work closely with Team Leaders from all major sections of the company
- Set and defend programme budgets and timescales
- Interfacing with customers regarding their products.

Both internal and external customer facing skills required to lead the company’s new development initiatives.

C++/Java developer for Compilers and EDA Tools, UK-Home Counties

27/01/2010 18:05:36

This new opportunity has just arisen within my client's high skilled team in the UK. Where they are working on research and development of leading-edge system-level design tools targeting DSP solutions.

The role itself will be to create and implement advances in high-level synthesis and optimized code generation from abstracted signal processing designs.

Skills sought in brief include:

1. Development skills in C++ and/or Java are required.
2. Interest in code generation.
3. Experience in writing compilers, and in mathematical and compiler optimization techniques and algorithmic complexity would be highly advantageous.
4. Experience with digital signal processing algorithms is desirable but not
essential.

This is a first rate opportunity too join a world renown company that offers the all round package to match.

Please call or email Alex Fothergill at IC Software for further details and to apply.

WinCE Software Contract, UK-Home Counties

04/02/2010 17:08:44

IC Software have interim contracts available at a leading semiconductor client based in Hertfordshire. Due to rapid growth and large investment they now have multiple projects due for delivery this year and contract assistance is required. If you have experience with WinCE and the following background it could be an excellent chance to secure long term work in a highly prestigious business.

- Low level or device driver development
- Experience with WindowsCE 5.0, 6.0 and beyond
- Excellent C programming skills
- A good appreciation of systems architecture issues

Desirable Skills:
- Experience with hardware platforms
- Experience with DirectShow filters
- A background in video

Operating System:
- WinCE with knowledge of WinXP

Please contact IC Software if you have the experience mentioned above and would be available for contract work.

Mid-Senior User Experience Consultant - SE of London, UK-South East

18/01/2010 17:51:41

An innovative agency based South East of London is seeking to hire an experienced user experience consultant.

If you have experience working at an agency where you've experienced life as a consultant and UX designer then we'd like to hear from you.

Candidates must be great communicators, be client centric, fully versed in the UCD cycle, and be a talented UX / IA designer.

Candidates must have current eligibility to work in the UK.

FPGA Design Engineer, UK-South East

18/01/2010 17:51:41

My client based in the South East are looking with immediate effect for a contract FPGA Design Engineer. Based within the military communications sector, the client are offering an initial 6 month contract with an extension of a further 6 months following this.
The successful candidate will have strong exposure to FPGA design with proven expert knowledge of electronic design, test and certification based around advanced FPGAs. Design, implementation and debugging of VHDL based FPGA hardware will be the outline of the role with specific experience required in using Xilinx devices.
Telephone interviews are currently taking place so If you are immediately available for contract work please respond now to be considered for the role.

Software Engineer C/C++ SystemC for HW Simulation and Modeling, UK-Home Counties

18/01/2010 17:51:42

Software Engineering vacancy with an established semiconductor company to develop software (C/C++ and SystemC) simulations, test and verification for their highly in demand processors and processor-related sub-systems.

Candidates will have the following skills to be successful:

- C/C++ Programming
- SystemC Programming Ability
- Digital Video / 3D
- 'Can do attitude', self starter and hard working

It would also be desirable to have previous skills and experience in Processor architectures, simulations and Validation / Test Automation Systems.

Send your CV to Alex@IC-Software.co.uk or call +44 (0)1189 88 11 55.

PhD Graduate - Digital IC Design, Singapore, Far East

18/01/2010 17:51:41

This is a superb opportunity for a highly qualified (PhD) candidate with experience in digital SoC design to join a world leading Singapore based RandD organisation.

In this role you will be responsible for digital integrated circuit activities for applications in Biomedical, MEMS and other digital design areas.

The successful applicant will be PhD qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant Science/Engineering field with strong emphasis on digital IC design and have established experience in low power digital integrated circuit design. There is great scope to progress to a leadership/technical management position.

Remuneration will include a high basic salary and excellent benefits, including relocation and allowances.

If you would like to be part of a world renowned RandD company in an exciting location please send your CV to IC Resources today.

CAD Support Engineer - PDKs - Paris, France

15/01/2010 17:16:14

Our client currently seeks a PDK (Process Design Kit) Engineer for their Design centre in Paris.

In this position you will be supporting process specific Analog/Mixed signal libraries designed to work with EDA vendors such as Cadence or Mentor.

Responsibilities include:
-Creating and maintaining test scripts
-Developing new PDK features
-Maintaining technology files
-Development of scripts to build and maintain PDKs
-PDK installation

Industry degree qualified (or equivalent) the successful PDK engineer will have experience in a similar position and will have experience in some or all of the following:
-Unix, Linux and shell scripting
-Programming and scripting languages like: SKILL, Perl, Tcl/Tk, C++, Html
-Experience with EDA tools such as Cadence and Mentor Graphics
-Semiconductor process integration

Contact IC Resources today to apply

Graduate Engineer - Digital IC Design, France

15/01/2010 10:34:15

This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for a Electronic Engineering graduate looking to launch their career in Digital IC Design.

My client, one of the world's largest and most successful electronics companies, is looking to take on a French-speaking graduate engineer into it's processor development team based in the French Riviera. Here you will work within a team of highly specialised design experts and assist in the development of the latest generation of processors for use in an enormous range of applications.

The right candidate will be a recently-qualified engineer having gained a good degree in Electronic Engineering / Microelectronics or similar field, and be able to demonstrate experience in digital chip design using VHDL or Verilog either from academic projects or an internship. Some knowledge of microprocessor systems and/or computer architecture would be an advantage, but not essential. More, importantly candidates must have lots of enthusiasm for new technologies and be keen to get stuck into new challenges.

For the right individual, my client will offer a competitive graduate level salary together with an excellent benefits package..and of course fantastic scope for career progression!

To be considered please email your CV to caroline@ic-resources.co.uk

Digital IC Design Engineer - French speaker, France

15/01/2010 10:34:15

A new vacancy has opened up for a French-speaking Digital ASIC Design Engineer with my top electronics client based in Southern France.

This is an opportunity to join a highly specialised technical design team which has an established reputation for excellence in processor technology. They are now looking to make the next leap in processor innovation and hence need a number of creative Digital IC Design engineers with a keen interest and knowledge in computer systems.

Suitable candidates will have a good university degree in Microelectronics or related topic, with several years experience in the digital ASIC design field. The right candidate will be an expert in RTL coding in VHDL and / or Verilog and have had prior experience working on microprocessor based systems, and hence the ability to open up new ideas and technical solutions in this field.

Candidates must be willing to work as part of a team and be able to communicate well with customers and team members, and must be fluent in both French and English.

This is a great opportunity to develop your digital career within an extremely competitive and stable company - contact IC Resources today!

IC Senior FAE - Video (Shenzhen, China), Far East

14/01/2010 17:31:25

My client, a leading US semiconductor company is seeking an IC Field Application Engineer - Video (FAE) to be based in Shenzhen, China, to help them provide primarily pre-sales and some post-sales technical support to the company's sales staff and customers.

The ideal candidate should

1. have good Chinese and English communication skills both in speaking and writing
2. be minimum bachelor degree qualified with a engineering major with at least 5 years related working experience in semiconductor industry. Experience of supporting digital video products is a plus.
3. have strong knowledge of PCB design skills and circuit-level simulation tools
4. be familiar with lab test equipments/software programming tools or soldering and rework tools
5. have strong knowledge of analog/digital circuit analysis skills with strong debugging capabilities

Please contact yongc@ic-resources.co.uk to apply for this position or call +44 (0) 208 400 2459 to discuss this role further.

Senior Firmware Engineer (DSP and MCU), Shenzhen, China, Far East

15/01/2010 10:47:26

My client, a leading US semiconductor company is seeking an IC Firmware Engineering Manager to be based in Shenzhen, China, to help them in charge of embedded DSP and MCU firmware projects focusing on wireless radio transceivers. The successful candidate will play a key role in their engineer department and lead a team of 7 firmware engineers.

The ideal candidate

1. MUST have excellent Chinese and English communication skills in both writing and speaking
2. Be familiar with digital communication, signal processing theory and verilog/VHDL hardware description language
3. Have extensive experience of C, assembly language, microprocessor and DSP architecture
4. Have extensive knowledge of real-time embedded software design, development, and integration with strong software debugging and configuration management skills
5. Deep understanding of software generation (compiler, linker, makefile, scripting languages such as Perl/tcl/shell etc.), experience with Linux environment is a plus.
6. Be familiar with lab debugging instruments such as oscilloscope and logic analyzers
7. have the ability to effectively communicate and co-operate with remote design team in the US

Please contact yongc@ic-resources.co.uk to apply for this position or call +44 (0) 208 400 2459 to discuss the role further.

Senior Firmware Engineer (DSP and MCU), Shenzhen, China, Far East

15/01/2010 10:47:26

IC Firmware Engineering Manager (Shenzhen, China), Far East

15/01/2010 10:47:26

Diffusion Equipment Engineer, UK-South East

15/01/2010 17:16:14

Our international client is currently looking for a Semiconductor Diffusion Equipment Engineer to work on vertical furnace equipment. The role will involve the upkeep and maintenance of the equipment as well as trouble shooting any problems on the line, and upgrading of equipment.

Required experience will be as follows,

- Strong semiconductor equipment experience within a high volume manufacturing environment
- Diffusion, vertical Furnace equipment experience
- Good project management experience
- HND/ Degree in Electronics, Physics or related discipline

Please call to discuss further

Applications Engineers - Power Supplies, Austria

14/01/2010 17:31:25

Key International OEM is seeking an Applications Engineer to provide in depth technical support to their Tier1 customers. Technical experts looking to increase their customer exposure will be of great interest. The role will be office based in Austria.

Requirements:
- Full design based knowledge of Power Converters
- Understanding of topologies used in power supplies for PC, notebook, server, telecom, solar, renewables, LCD, UPS, consumer goods
- Experience in the selection and testing of power devices like IGBT, Power Mosfet and Diodes
- Degree or equivalent in Electronic or Electrical engineering

Responsibilities:
- Front line technical support to Tier1 customers
- Provide Training for Field Based technical staff
- New product definition and development
- Assist Sales team in potential new Application reviews

Having developed an in-depth, full topological understanding of Power Supplies this next step is using that knowledge in assisting customer's utilisation of my client's products.

Senior Acoustic Engineer, UK-East Anglia

14/01/2010 17:31:25

Based in Cambridge the Acoustic Engineer will work on a range of projects, focusing on acoustics design, evaluation and test, mechanical acoustic design, transducer selection, test and measurement, resolution of acoustic/audio design issues.

The successful candidate will have a good relevant degree in an Acoustic related topic (Music Systems, Electronics with Music etc) with some knowledge of acoustic transducer selection, audio systems architectural design, echo cancellation, audio circuit design, test and EMC. This position is with an established expanding wireless company and is offering excellent career prospects, with a focus on Audio and Acoustic Design.

Contract Analogue IC Designer, Austria

18/01/2010 17:51:41

IC Resources have immediate contracts available in Austria. Our client is seeking 2 analogue IC designers to work on high voltage design. Candidates with BCD ( Biploar, CMOS and DMOS) would be ideal. The positions are available immediately for an initial 3 months.

Please contact IC Resources as soon as possible if you have the skills mentioned above and can be available at short notice.

Senior Information Architect / Usability Consultant - Philly, USA, America/Canada

14/01/2010 17:31:25

One of Philly's premier usability and interaction design outfits is looking for a talented and proven senior information architect with usability experience.

As well as the usual IA requirements/profile, my client would like to see candidates with experience in usability testing and contextual enquiry.

Work is varied and challenging and you'll be part of a team that's highly dynamic and enthusiastic. This is a great career option.

Candidate's should have an existing US visa and either be local or capable of independent relocation to the Philly area.

Embedded SDK Support Vacancy £Up to 50K, UK-South West

14/01/2010 17:31:25

This is a new role with my client, a growing and formidable client in the South West. After continued success they now are entering a new phase in their development and are adding to their organisation with a new SDK support team.

This will be the first hire in that team and is expected that the successful candidate will, whilst being hands on, grow and lead the team.

Candidate profile:
- Strong academics: 1st, 2i, PhD, etc
- Deep technical knowledge of software and processor systems.
- Strong problem solving/debugging skills.
- Prior experience of software development using C/assembly language in an embedded system context
- Embedded RTOS based multi-threaded/multi-core environments
- Software analysis and debugging techniques
- A strong desire to demonstrate and encourage "best-practice" software engineering processes.
- Authoring of examples, application notes and tutorials.
- Wireless systems development and testing.
- Excellent communication and reasoning skills.
- Ability to co-ordinate and prioritize problem solving activities in a multi-disciplinary environment.

This is an amazing and exciting opportunity which would be ideal for an experienced team lead / manager or someone looking to make the step up in their career.

Contact Alex at IC Software for further information and to make an application.

Embedded SDK Support Engineer Up to £50K, UK-South West

14/01/2010 17:31:25

This is a new engineering role with my client, a growing and formidable client in the South West. After continued success they now are entering a new phase in their development and are adding to their organisation with a new SDK support team.

This will be the first hire in that team and is expected that the successful candidate will, whilst being hands on, grow and lead the team.

Candidate profile:
- Strong academics: 1st, 2i, PhD, etc
- Deep technical knowledge of software and processor systems.
- Strong problem solving/debugging skills.
- Prior experience of software development using C/assembly language in an embedded system context
- Embedded RTOS based multi-threaded/multi-core environments
- Software analysis and debugging techniques
- A strong desire to demonstrate and encourage "best-practice" software engineering processes.
- Authoring of examples, application notes and tutorials.
- Wireless systems development and testing.
- Excellent communication and reasoning skills.
- Ability to co-ordinate and prioritize problem solving activities in a multi-disciplinary environment.

This is an amazing and exciting opportunity which would be ideal for an experienced team lead / manager or someone looking to make the step up in their career.

Contact Alex at IC Software for further information and to make an application.

Hardware Design Engineer - Audio, UK-Midlands/Nth

14/01/2010 17:31:25

This is an exciting new position based in the North East and is working at the forefront of 3D Audio Technology. The Hardware Design Engineer will be joining a dedicated audio focused team to work on Digital and Analogue Hardware Design for DSP audio Processing Systems, other responsibilities will include drafting of Hardware Interface Specifications, use of Schematic Capture for Software generation and assisting with the porting of DSP code.

The successful applicant will have a good relevant degree 2.1 or above with excellent skills in Audio system hardware design, hardware skills should include digital design, analogue design, embedded design and PCB Design. This is a fantastic opportunity to be focused on true technology design.

Senior Hardware Engineer - High Speed Digital, UK-South West

14/01/2010 17:31:25

Based in Dorset in the South West this new position focuses on the Hardware Design and Development of Electronic Access Control Systems. The roll encompasses the full development cycle of product design from initial concept, design, testing and taking the design forward to production as a complete product. The Hardware Design will focus on both High Speed Digital Design for Processors (32 bit bus) and Analogue / Power Supply Design.

The successful applicant will have a proven background in high speed digital design, analogue design (including SMPS Switch Mode Power Supplies) and embedded systems design. Other skills of interest include EMC, PCB Design (OrCAD/Altium) and a knowledge of Testing systems. Key to this role is a passion for technology and design.

Principal Digital ASIC Design Engineer - Cambs, UK-East Anglia

14/01/2010 17:31:25

Business is booming for our top Electronics client and they are now looking for a Principal Digital ASIC Design Engineer to join them in Cambridge.

This company is one of the world's most successful developers of processors aimed a whole range of application areas in the wireless and consumer fields.

As Principal member of the ASIC design team you will work closely with customers in order to capture their requirements and translate these into architectural design. You will then see this through the entire design cycle - from specification, RTL design, verification, synthesis, right through to final delivery. You'll also be expected to take lead responsibility of projects from time to time and coach more junior engineers within the team.

Candidates must have an established background in digital RTL design for microprocessor based systems and be well practised in all stages of the design cycle, from initial concept right through to final production. Experience with Verilog or SystemVerilog and modeling is essential.

Desirable skills include:
Experience of IP delivery
Low power design techniques
C/C++ programming

Some previous experience leading a small-medium sized team would be an advantage.

DSP Algorithms Engineer - 4G, 3GPP, OFDM, LTE, WiMax, UK-East Anglia

12/01/2010 17:33:26

A DSP algorithms position has arisen with my Cambridge based client, a new and exciting start-up organisation in the wireless communications sector.

As a member of my clients DSP Team the successful DSP Candidate will be required to develop algorithms and implement library code for their new vector signal processor. This will comprise creating libraries for the core algorithmic blocks of 4G modem physical layers and working with the core processor team helping to define the instruction set for future generations of processor.

Suitable candidates will have the following skills and experience
?Matlab algorithm design
?Embedded C programming
?A good understanding of digital signal processing techniques in (3GPP) communications
systems including frequency and time domain mobile receiver processing
?Ability to create end-to-end simulation models
?Real-time Software Engineering principles
?Understanding of mobile communications hardware environments and constraints
?Familiarity with software development tools (IDE compilers, debuggers, target trace)

Desirable experience that will be looked upon favourably includes:
?An understanding of hardware vector processing techniques for accelerating DSP algorithms
?An understanding of LTE OFDM and MIMO processing techniques
?Familiarity with WiMax, TD-SCDMA and other non-3GPP wireless standards

This is an excellent opportunity to get in at the early stages of a company with 1st class backing and destined to go places. For more information and to apply for this position please email your CV to Alex at IC Software.

Digital ASIC Design Engineer (video) - Sweden, Scandinavia

12/01/2010 17:33:26

This is a fantastic opportunity for a digital IC design engineer to join one of the world's top semiconductor firms.

Located in Sweden, my client is looking for a digital IC design engineer to come onboard to work on the latest generation of video processors. In this role you will work on video encoding and decoding covering all areas of the ASIC design and verification process. You will work in close conjunction with the software team and build up your understanding of system and software aspects in addition to your hardware design expertise.

Essential requirements include:
• A good university degree in Computer Science / Electronic Engineering (preferred)
• A demonstrated background in silicon IP development, with a solid experience of specification, front-end RTL design, verification, and implementation
• A comprehensive working knowledge of VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilogSpecman
• Ability to work diligently and accurately under pressured timescales
• Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written)

Desired skills:
• 2D/3D graphics / digital video experience
• UNIX and shell programming
• Knowledge of C/C++

This is a great chance to join a real industry leader offering superb opportunities for career progression. For more details contact Caroline at IC Resources

Embedded Software Developers, UK-Ireland

12/01/2010 17:33:26

Immediate requirement with an exciting startup based in Limerick for embedded software engineers. I am looking for talented individuals who have the academic ability and commercial experience to join a dynamic group of industry leaders pushing back the frontiers in leading edge rich media remoting technology based on state-of-the art silicon and software.

Applicants should be skilled software engineers with proven experience in embedded Linux development. Experience in network protocols, virtualization and video/audio is desirable and any knowledge of WinCE would also be an advantage.

Send your CV to Emma Windows

Senior Software Engineer - Wireless Communications, UK-East Anglia

12/01/2010 17:33:26

Senior software development vacancy with my client, a new and exciting wireless development company, to develop layer 1 protocol software for 3GPP and 4G wireless communications devices.

Candidates will have proven layer 1 software development experience for a wireless communications technology.

Software Development skills required includes:

• Embedded C and C++ programming (object oriented design)
• Understanding of 2G, 3G and LTE multi-mode communications systems
• Real-time Software Engineering principles
• Understanding of mobile communications hardware environments and constraints
• Familiarity with software development tools (IDE compilers, debuggers, target trace)
• Knowledge of Software Engineering methodologies (Specification, Design, Coding, Test)

Please send your CV to Alex at IC Software to Apply for this exciting software opportunity.

Software Team Leader - Ireland, UK-Ireland

12/01/2010 17:33:26

Exciting opportunity in Southern Ireland for a talented team leader to join a small startup company.

Suitable candidates will be experienced embedded software engineers with 10yrs+ experience. Skill sets should include: embedded linux, RTOS. Windows hardware drivers and Linux hardware drivers for video and networking devices highly desirable. Virtualization, WinCE or USB drivers experience also an advantage. This technical knowledge should be combined with experience of leading a team of talented engineers.

Superb opportunity for an experienced team lead or perhaps a strong senior with some mentoring expertise.

Send your CV to Emma Windows at IC Software.

Senior CAD Support Engineer - Germany, Germany

12/01/2010 15:43:07

Our client, a successful Analog/Mixed Signal IC Semiconductor company based in Germany, is currently looking for a Senior CAD Engineer to support their Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design team.

In this role you will be responsible for providing technical support for the Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design team and maintaining and updating the companies CAD environment. You will contribute to the development, optimisation and maintenance of PDKs and ensure high quality standards are met.

Industry degree qualified (or equivalent) the successful CAD Support Engineer will have established experience in a similar position and in working within a Cadence analog design environment using Cadence and Synopsys tools such as Virtuoso, Spectre and Hspice.

An understanding of device models for industry standard analog simulators is essential to this role as well as an aptitude for dealing with people, fluent English and preferably an understanding of the German language.

Contact IC Resources today to apply.

Country Manager - Central Europe, Germany

14/01/2010 17:31:25

Experienced semiconductor sales person required to join a Global Semiconductor client in Munich as Country Manager for Central Europe. You will drive direct and indirect sales across the region, this will entail managing 3 direct reports but also a large indirect team which will be a mixture of rep and distribution.

Hence we are looking for candidates with a strong semiconductor sales background ideally gained within an OEM and also ideally previously within a Distribution environment. It is likely you will be degree qualified, with an appreciation of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products. You will also have experience of leading and growing teams, fluent German and English is necessary.

This is an exciting and challenging role for a senior semiconductor sales person to join a company that has continued its growth during the downturn.

Standard Cell Team Manager, France

12/01/2010 15:43:08

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the largest and most successful producer of standard cell libraries in the world.

Our client is looking for a digital IC design professional to step into the role of Standard Cell Manager and lead the team consisting of some of the industry's leading standard cell design experts.

Primary tasks will include:

- Defining the development schedule and allocating tasks within the team
- Defining specifications of the Standard Cell families according to customer requirements
- Working with the team to contribute to Standard Cell design procedures and techniques to ensure high quality and performance

Candidates must have an extensive background in digital IC design with a proven track record in project management. Equally important is strong transistor level design experience, with knowledge of standard cell development in several technologies up to 90nM. At the person level the right candidate will be a natural leader; self-motivated, a great communicator, with the drive to get things done and continuously improve the development process.

For further details contact IC Resources

Digital IC Design Engineer - Singapore, Far East

11/01/2010 17:48:30

This is a superb opportunity for a highly qualified (PhD) and experienced Digital IC Design engineer to join a world leading Singapore based RandD organisation.

In this role you will be responsible for IC design activities for applications in Biomedical, MEMS and other digital design areas.

The successful applicant will be PhD qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant Science/Engineering field with strong emphasis on digital IC design and have established experience in low power digital integrated circuit design.

Applicants with relevant managerial experience in large research programmes may be offered a leadership/technical management position.

Remuneration will include a high basic salary and excellent benefits, including relocation and allowances.
If you would like to be part of a world renowned RandD company in an exciting location contact IC Resources today.

Senior ASIC Verification Consultant - Cambridge, UK-East Anglia

11/01/2010 17:48:30

Our client is a well respected IC design consultancy delivering high quality services to a diverse range of customers, from small fabless Semiconductor start-ups to multinational corporations. The past decade has been fantastically prosperous, and as part of plans to grow further they are now looking for a senior ASIC verification engineer to join them in Cambridge.

Here you will join a close-knit team of designers working on a range of different projects, mainly in the mobile communication and multimedia arenas. The successful candidate will have a number of years behind them in functional verification, and be capable of creating and executing verification strategies for complex SoC projects.

Skills required:
- SystemVerilog or Specman
- Experience of assertions and coverage based methodologies
- OVM / VMM /eRM

This company prizes its team and employees are rewarded through an excellent salary, share options and a profit-related annual bonus.

For more details contact Caroline @ IC Resources

Digital Design Engineer - FPGA/ASIC, UK-East Anglia

11/01/2010 17:48:30

My client is a well-regarded design consultancy working with some of the biggest names in the Semiconductor business. After over a decade of strong growth in the Thames Valley region they are now looking to expand further into the Cambridge area, and seek an experienced digital design engineer with recent FPGA design experience combined with a solid ASIC background.

In this position you will have the opportunity to work on a range of different projects, mostly in the mobile communication and multimedia spaces. Suitable candidates will have at least 7 years experience in digital FPGA/ASIC development with strong skills in RTL coding (using VHDL and/or Verilog) and functional verification through to synthesis, DFT and timing closure. Any experience of high speed interfaces and/or multimedia applications would be a great benefit.

Please note - candidates need to have UK security clearance for this position.
For more details or to apply, send an email with your CV attached to caroline@ic-resources.co.uk

Senior Digital IC Design Engineer - Belgium, Benelux

11/01/2010 17:48:30

My client is an exciting young start-up company in the cellular wireless space. Located in an attractive region of central Belgium, they seek an experienced digital IC design engineer to join their state-of-the-art laboratory.

This is a senior level role within the company which will involve taking full responsibility for the design and implementation of the company's hardware architecture, therefore it is essential that candidates have a number of years behind them in digital SoC/ASIC design. Suitable candidates will be well versed in RTL coding using VHDL and/or Verilog, and be skilled in the verification for ASICs using SystemVerilog. Any experience in low power and/or high speed design would be a real bonus, as would experience with C and embedded programming.

If you are looking for a new challenge and would like to contribute to the success of a rising start-up please email your CV to caroline@ic-resources.co.uk

Senior ASIC Verification Engineer - Belgium, Benelux

12/01/2010 15:43:07

A new vacancy for a Senior ASIC Verification Engineer has arisen with my client, a young and exciting start-up company in the wireless communications sector.

Working from their expanding development centre not far from Brussels, your role will entail taking full responsibility for the verification of the company's hardware architecture as well as specifying and developing test suites and scripts for base system testing. You will also play a key role in the system-level validation in order to identify and smooth out any problems.

In addition to a good University degree in Electronics Engineering (or related subject) candidates must have:
- Several years experience in digital ASIC verification
- Proven experience in digital ASIC design - RTL coding and validation
- SystemVerilog experience
- Assertion-based verification / constrained random testing

Desirable:
- Knowledge of low-power techniques and high-speed design
- Experience with C and embedded programming

This is an great opportunity to get in at the early stages of a company destined to go places. To apply for this position please email your CV to Caroline @ IC Resources.

Digital SoC Architect - Paris, France

11/01/2010 15:42:06

Based in Paris, my client is an expanding IC design house specialised in the field of wireless communication systems.

Their focus has increasingly become more geared towards system architecture expertise, and so they are interested to hear from experienced semiconductor architects with a mix of experience in digital IC design and architecture. Experience in wireless communications is essential, as my client is working on technology for mobile handsets.

Your role will be to produce functional specifications used by the design team for IC implementation, and interact daily with the design, hardware and software teams to ensure system requirements. You will also be involved in some digital IC design and testing.

Requirements:
- Degree in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent)
- A strong background in SoC architecture, having previously worked digital IC design with VHDL/Verilog
- In-depth knowledge of 2G/3G wireless technologies and / or CPU and DSP architectures would be a plus
- Fluent language skills in French would be ideal, although not essential

This company offers a challenging and highly rewarding career with competitive salary, generous stock options and a variety of other excellent benefits.

To apply, please send your CV to caroline@ic-resources.co.uk

Regional Sales Manager (RF/Microwave), UK

11/01/2010 15:42:05

Client looking for a Regional Sales Manager to drive their sales across Europe. You should have several years of experience of selling to leading companies throughout Europe and also have a strong technical grounding in RF and Microwave products.

This role requires a candidate with a strong technical degree and considerable experience both in sales and ideally design within the RF/Microwave arena. Your experience could have been gained at component or sub-systems level, it is likely you will have also have a good understanding of cellular infrastructure or microwave communications.

It is expected that you will have strong commercial and interpersonnel skills, and be a self-motivated and driven individual, with a willingness to travel extensively throughout Europe.

Global Account Manager (Munich), Germany

11/01/2010 17:48:30

OEM Semiconductor client is looking for a Global Account Manager to be based in Munich with semiconductor automotive sales experience.

You will be involved with managing an global automotive account and also a local large multi-national account. Hence we are looking for candidates with the following skills:

1) Degree qualified in Electronics or similar
2) A track record in semiconductor sales within the Automotive marketplace to customers such as Continental, Hella etc
3) The ability to manage multi-site location and indirect teams on a global basis
4) The confidence and experience of working with complex multi-national customers
5) Fluent in German and based near Munich
6) A willingness to travel globally

In return our client offers a leading edge product range with a strong competitive offering and a supportive environment to build your career on a global basis.

Project Manager - Microprocessors, UK-East Anglia

11/01/2010 15:42:05

Key semiconductor client is seeking a Project Manager with extensive experience to work with internal and external customers managing projects to time and budget. This role will be based in East Anglia

Requirements:
- Degree or equivalent in Electronic or Electrical engineering
- Knowledge of Microprocessors and Embedded Software
- Understanding of development lifecycle methodologies (e.g., waterfall, iterative, agile)
- Proven project management (PRINCE2 / PMP) experience

Responsibilities:
- Delivery of projects on time and to budget
- Work closely with Designers, Engineers and other Project Managers
- Set and defend project budgets and timescales
- Managing of multi-site projects

Excellent Project management position with a world leader in their field.

Software Team Lead, UK-South West

07/01/2010 17:24:03

Software Team Leader now required in Swindon. Great new opportunity for a hands on manager to lead a small team and ensure that software projects are successfully delivered. Suitable applicants will be talented software engineers with a background in embedded, realtime development. The Software manager will be responsible for the day to day operations of the Software Team, covering embedded software and.NET web applications.

Suitable applicants will have experience of 8bit and 32bit embedded microcontroller environments, including the ARM processor, good understanding of communication devices, Knowledge of electromechanical controls and low power management in software, Practical design and development experience in an embedded C environment, device driver development, RTOS. Any knowledge of c#, ASP.net advantageous. This should be combined with proven leadership and management ability.

Send your CV to Emma Windows at IC Software.

IC Test Engineer, Germany

11/01/2010 15:42:05

Our established client is currently searching for an IC Test Engineer to be responsible for test engineering of mixed signal IC products. The role will involve defining test strategies for new product development as well as test development on mixed signal ATE. Design verification and characterisation of silicon will also be required. Implementation of test programs at Far Eastern subcon sites will be required.

Required skills for the IC Test Engineer will include;

- Strong semiconductor IC test experience
- Analog and mixed signal product and ATE knowledge
- Teradyne experience beneficial
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Degree in Physics or related discipline
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Please call us to discuss further.

Senior Hardware Design Engineer, UK-South West

07/01/2010 17:24:03

£up to £50k.
Based in the South West the Senior Hardware Engineer will be focused on the design and development of wireless GSM/UMTS products. Key responsibilities will include designing and prototyping electronic circuits, Schematic capture, BOM generation and PCB Layout Supervision.

The successful applicant will have a proven background in the design and development of digital and analogue circuits, PCB Design skills (Altium preferred), Perl for design verification and a knowledge of thermal design would be useful. Other skills of interest include Baseband design for audio or communications and previous wireless or consumer electronic knowledge.

Applications Engineer - Microprocessors/FPGA/ASICs, UK-East Anglia

11/01/2010 15:42:05

Key client is seeking an experienced Applications Engineer from the semiconductor / electronics / IC industry to provide post sales technical support to lead customers. Based in East Anglia.

Requirements:
- Experience in Microprocessors and Microcontrollers
- Knowledge of FPGA or ASIC design, simulation and/or verification techniques, including RTL coding and simulation (Verilog or VHDL) and implementation flows (synthesis, scan insertion, layout)
- Embedded software development, coding in C/C++
- Degree or equivalent in Electronic or Electrical engineering

Responsibilities:
- Resolving post sales issues with customers
- Training customers and engineers in new products
- Generate new product documentation; technical reference manuals and application notes
- Good presentation and Customer Facing skills

A demonstrable understanding of the value of first-rate customer support is sought.

Design Alliances Manager, UK-East Anglia

07/01/2010 13:53:38

This is a tremendous opportunity to join a world-class, UK-based, provider of semiconductor IP.

Within this role, reporting to the CTO, you will be responsible for developing and managing business and technical relationships with semiconductor partners and with key partners in the Electronic Design Automation ecosystem.

It is expected the successful Design Alliances Manager will have a good understanding of System-On-Chip design and IP integration, together with EDA design flow and tools experience. The role is likely to suit an experienced engineer or technical marketeer with partner management skills.

Please contact Dave Dixon for a confidential discussion.

Design Alliances Manager, UK-East Anglia

07/01/2010 13:53:38

Digital ASIC Design Engineer - Bristol, UK-South West

07/01/2010 13:53:38

Based in Bristol, my client is an exciting high-speed semiconductor start-up offering a challenging position for a digital ASIC design engineer.

In this role you will initially be working with customers on the backend design flow, for an approximate period of 3 months. Your role within the company will ultimately become much more diverse and you will be required to work on all stages of the development cycle.

The successful candidate will have a number of years experience designing digital SoCs and be well versed in the whole design flow from RTL coding in VHDL/Verilog, verification, synthesis through DFT, timing closure and tape-out. No specific tool experience is required for this role however candidates need to be able to get quickly up to speed with different toolkits. Expertise in high speed digital design / high frequency design techniques is especially desirable.

Ideally my client is looking for a flexible individual able to start in February. Contact IC Resources today for more details

Technical Sales - Wireless/Embedded (France), France

07/01/2010 13:53:38

Technical Sales person required in France, ideally Paris to develop business throughout France, Spain and Italy.

Critically we are looking for someone with previous sales experience within an embedded/semiconductor environment. You should understand operating systems such as Linux/Windows CE with some knowledge of TCP/IP, 802.15.4/ZigBee, Serial, WiFi etc. SoC experience/embedded systems knowledge is preferred, and you should also have exposure to hardware design and related software architectures. RTOS experience is advantageous.

You should be to work effectively at commercial and technical levels throughout customers and will be responsible for driving revenue targets for the product line. You will target key opportunities and develop and implement business strategies to grow and strengthen your relationships in your region.

You should be fluent in Spanish and one other European language and be a self-motivated and driven individual, capable of working in an independent environment.

Field Applications Engineer - Analog / Power - UK / France, UK-ThamesValley

07/01/2010 13:53:38

Established OEM Semiconductor Company is seeking an experienced Field Applications Engineer or a designer looking to move into a commercial role to represent them in European Markets. A proven technical communicator and relationship builder will make a real impact in this position. Role is Office Based on the M4 Corridor.

Requirements:
- Design background in Analog / Power Management / Power Supply fields
- Degree or equivalent in Electronic or Electrical engineering
- Good customer facing and technical negotiation skills
- Must be fluent in English - second European language skills a bonus

Responsibilities:
- Maintain existing accounts, relaying new opportunities to engineering team
- Expand and discover new customer accounts across geographical range
- Assisting customers with design in of products and applications
- Presentations and technical discussions with customers

My Client is being very selective so technical expertise and applications knowledge is a must.

VC++ Software Engineer, UK-Scotland

07/01/2010 13:53:38

Leading manufacturer of security solutions for CCTV surveillance applications now require a skilled Software Engineer. This is a permanent role based in Edinburgh that reports into the Software Development Team Leader. On offer is the opportunity to work in an exciting application area within a strongly established and growing company that offers an excellent working environment. There is the opportunity to improve existing products and have a significant impact on new product development.

The ideal candidate will have an excellent relevant degree and several years commercial software development experience. With strong knowledge of VC++, object oriented design and programming and experience of developing user interfaces.
Any knowledge of MFC, STL, Boost, UML, network communications would be advantageous. Anyone who has worked in the surveillance, CCTV, video sector would be of interest.

Superb opportunity based in Edinburgh. Send your CV to Emma Windows at IC Software.

Configuration Manager, UK-Home Counties

07/01/2010 13:53:38

Based in Buckinghamshire the Configuration Management Specialist will be responsible for performing configuration management duties in support of Product Development and Life Cycle support activities. Responsibilities will include: Monitoring and processing data items, software and documentation; Processing data items for different control levels; Creation and release of new products and product variants (Material/BOMs/Data items); Obtaining required approvals for drawings and BOM.

The successful candidate will have a detailed knowledge of configuration management and document control practices along with a solid understanding of BOM, Data and Software structures. Other skills of interest include SAP, MRP and experience working within an ISO environment.

Digital ASIC Design Team Lead, UK-South East

05/01/2010 17:33:39

Based in the Thames Valley, my client is a leading provider of semiconductor ICs for the audio and power management markets.

They urgently seek a Digital ASIC Design Team Leader to take ownership of the full ASIC chip development from architecture definition through to delivery. The right candidate will be someone who has significant hands-on experience designing digital blocks, and has chip lead responsibility for a major SoC project.

Experience in any of the following would be an advantage:
- Digital Filter design
- Delta-Sigma designer
- Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
- Experience in the audio field

This role will involve a mix of technical hands-on work and leading a team of experienced digital design engineers, therefore previous team lead /project management experience is a must-have. It's a superb opportunity to help foster the growth of this new design centre - for more details contact caroline@ic-resources.co.uk

Software Engineer, UK-South East

05/01/2010 17:33:39

I am looking for a Java Software Engineer to be responsible for developing Java based software running under MS Windows platform. The ideal candidate must be a Core Java expertise along with the following skills:

Essential Skills:
· You must be a Good Core Java Expertise and familiar with Databases (MYSQL)
· Experience in using Version Control and Bug tracking systems

Desirable Skills:
· Experience in working on Apache Tomcat, Spring and Hibernate
· Strong Background in Satellite Ground Segments
· Good knowledge of Planning System
· C or C++ programming skills

This is a great opportunity to work for a high-end technology company based in Surrey. You will have an opportunity for good career progression with a rewarding salary of up to £45K plus benefits.

Please send your CV to Anand Natesan (anand@ic-software.co.uk) or call me on 0118 988 1150 to apply for this vacancy.

Senior Hardware Engineer - Lead, UK-Midlands/Nth

05/01/2010 17:33:40

Based in Yorkshire the Lead Hardware Engineer will lead the hardware team in the development of system level designs from customer proposals, customer specifications and design processes, ensure that overall hardware is fully qualified prior to production sign off, Digital and Analogue Circuit Design / Analysis and Lead design and project reviews.

The successful candidate will have a proven background in Hardware Design and Development, along with hardware design and analysis tools including expertise in layout techniques for analogue and high-speed circuits. Other areas of interest include: DFR, DFM, EMC, DVD, Video and Consumer Electronics

Senior Process Development Engineer, UK-South West

05/01/2010 17:33:39

Our international client is currently looking for a Senior Process Development Engineer to maintain a defined set of process tools and to monitor process performance. Monitoring and improving yield will be required as well as introducing and qualifying new production tools and processes. Working with international manufacturing sites will be required.

Required experience for the successful Process Development Engineer will be as follows,

- Strong semiconductor process experience within a high volume manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of SPC and yield improvement
- Ability to work with various departments within the company
- Degree in Electronics, Physics or related discipline

Please call to discuss further

Software Test Engineer, UK-East Anglia

07/01/2010 13:53:38

Skilled Software Test Engineer now required in Cambridge to test embedded software running on onchip processors.
Applicants will have:
• Degree (or equivalent qualification) in maths/science/software/electronics
• Proven experience of at least one scripting/programming language
• Good understanding of software test methodologies
• Understanding of software test debug techniques
• Keen interest in software development
• Effective team player
• Good communicator
• Good problem solving ability

Desired:
• Some experience of software development
• Experience of wireless communication protocols such as Bluetooth, UWB or Wi-Fi
• Competent with using laboratory equipment such as scopes, digital multimeters, etc
• Used Unix/Linux build environments

Send your CV to Emma Windows at IC Software.

Electronics Sales (Design Services), UK

24/02/2010 17:09:26

Technical Sales person required for growing company in UK.

Our client is looking for someone with an electronics degree and a good background in electronics board level design. You could have started your career as an electronics designer and should now have experience of selling related design services, a pure component sales background is not relevant for this role. An appreciation of selling board level design services is strongly preferred, with experience of industrial/consumer marketplaces.

You will be our client's first direct technical sales hire and hence you will take responsibility for lead generation, customer relationship management and tradeshow presentation. In return you will join a growing company that offers a supportive environment in which to grow your career.

Electronics Design Engineer, UK-South Coast

05/01/2010 17:33:39

Based in Southampton the Electronics Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of electronic circuits with a focus on Sensing products, including infrared, imaging and detector products. The focus will be on the design of Digital and Analogue circuits, Circuit Simulations, PCB Design and Developing test solutions.

The successful applicant will have a degree in Electronics Engineering or Physics, with a background in designing with video bandwidth op-amps for low noise applications or a background in infrared detector design. Also of interest will be skills in ECAD tools and PCB layout knowledge.

Principal ASIC Verification Engineer, UK-East Anglia

04/01/2010 11:50:13

This is a superb opportunity for a Principal ASIC Verification Engineer to join a global electronics firm in Cambridge, whose performance over the past year has been non short of impressive.

In this role you will be responsible for the verification of CPU cores using top-of-the range tools and the latest techniques. You will make a significant contribution to the definition and execution of the ASIC verification strategy and there may be the opportunity to take lead responsibility over small projects as and when needed.

The successful applicant will be an ASIC Verification specialist with a number of years hands-on experience in digital ASIC verification using constrained random techniques . Strong skills in Verilog are essential, and candidates must be familiar with many forms of validation such as random, directed random, and formal validation including model checking.

It would be beneficial to have:
Hands on experience with SystemVerilog or Specman language and OVM
Experience working in the CPU / processor domain
Formal verification skills

For consideration please email your CV to caroline@ic-resources.co.uk

Quality and Product Reliability Engineer, Austria

04/01/2010 11:50:13

Our client is currently looking for a Quality and Product Reliability Engineer to manage specific internal and external qualifications. Carrying out electrical quality tests will be required as well as interpreting reliability data of new CMOS, MEMS and packaging techniques.

Required attributes as follows:

- Strong background in IC / MEMS product / Failure Analysis engineering
- Experience of working within the semiconductor manufacturing environment
- Reliability electrical testing knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
- Degree in Physics, Engineering or equivalent

Please contact us to discuss in full confidence.

Senior RF/Analog IC Design Engineer – Chinese Speaker, Far East

04/01/2010 11:50:13

Our client is a market leader in high performance Analog/Mixed Signal ICs for consumer electronics and currently seeks an experienced Analog/RF IC Design Engineer for their design centre in Shenzhen, China.

In this position you will be designing and developing RF/Mixed Signal ICs for audio products.

Responsibilities include; RF/Mixed Signal IC design, layout and debugging, product definition and working on the improvement of design and product test methodology.

Industry degree qualified (or equivalent) the successful RF/Analog/Mixed Signal Design Engineer will have established experience in RF/Mixed Signal Design in CMOS as well as experience in RF systems and communication theory, MOS transistors and layout techniques.

Experience in some or all of the following is also required; PLLs, phase detectors, oscillators, LNAs and Mixers, Sigma-Delta A/D and D/A converters, analog building blocks. E.g. opamps, switched capacitors, ADC, DAC, high speed digital circuits and experience in the analysis in time and frequency domains.

As this is a senior role, you will also be expected to mentor junior designers, have an innovative and forward thinking attitude and have experience of introducing at least one product to market.

Good communication skills in England and Mandarin (Chinese) are a Must.

Contact Leon at IC Resources today for consideration. leon@ic-resources.co.uk

Senior Developer PHP / JavaScript / HTML / MySQL - London, UK

04/01/2010 11:50:13

Senior Developer / PHP / JavaScript / HTML / MySQL - London

This is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated Software Developer to join a London based team to be involved in developing new online applications within innovative product line.

You should have the following skills:
- High level of knowledge about Web programming mastering one or several of the following techniques: PHP / Java / .NET (Java script, HTML, XHTML, CSS, XML, Web2.0)
- Knowledge about Database programming (SQL)
- Knowledge about Windows Programming (.NET/C++)

We need candidates who have experience of working from specs, to delivering the product and then maintaining it. You will be doing a great deal of work alone or with one other person. Someone who can take ownership for the full development cycle is ideal for this role.

You must be flexible and be able to handle pressure in terms of deadlines. You will be joining a highly competitive collaborative team of engineers and will have the opportunity for good career progression.

Highly competitive salary package for the right person. Immediate start available as well.

If this sounds interesting opportunity to you why not give me (Anand Natesan) a call on 0118 988 1150 or email me on anand@ic-software.co.uk.

Software Applications Engineer - Modelling and Simulations, UK-East Anglia

04/01/2010 11:50:13

My client, a leader in advanced semiconductor processors, has a vacancy for a Software Applications Engineer within their Systems Design business unit which is focussing on fast processor simulations and models.

Candidates will be technically trained and experienced engineers with the following skills:

- C++, SystemC.
- System Modelling design flow, including: OSCI SystemC and TLM modelling , embedded software development tools (preferably with ARM processors) and OS porting process.
- Experience in technical engagement with customers and partners.
- Experience in technical presentations and hands-on training.

Desirable Skills and Experience: -

- Software debugging techniques and interfaces
- Standard embedded operating systems (e.g. Symbian, Linux, Windows CE)
- Design Standards: OSCI SystemC and TLM, AMBA protocols
- Publication of technical papers and seminars

Please contact Alex at IC Software with your CV to apply and for further information.

Principal Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design Engineer - Team Leader, UK-South West

04/01/2010 11:50:13

This is an opportunity for a Principal Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design Engineer with proven leadership experience to lead an existing team of Engineers and be responsible also for the design of complex high performance Analog ICs for consumer applications. Responsibilities will include ownership of the Analogue block top level architecture and implementation, simulation and layout. Contributing to product definition, prototype evaluation, test development and product release as well as supervising of less senior engineers and developing new design techniques and methods.

Also within the role you will be required to create and maintain accurate project schedules with the project manager and will be accountable for delivery of the project to the agreed timescales.

The successful candidate will have proven Analog/Mixed Signal Design experience and expertise in at LEAST one of the following areas: audio circuit design, ADC/DAC design, transistor level design, Sigma Delta designs, switched capacitor circuits, layout techniques, operational amplifier design, low power design techniques and Switching power supplies.

Good communication and team leading skills are essential along with strong attention to detail, creative thinking and the ability to work to tight and variable time scales.

Applicants with the right to work in the UK only need apply.

To apply, contact IC Resources today.

Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design Engineer - Munich, Germany

04/01/2010 11:50:13

Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design Engineer - Power Management - Munich

Our client is a successful semiconductor company working in the area of Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design for Automotive applications and currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design engineer to join their power management team.

In this role the Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design Engineer will be responsible for transistor level design of analog blocks such as op-amps, comparators, oscillators and linear regulators. You will also oversee the IC layout activities, meet with systems engineers to discuss design requirements and evaluate your designs in the lab.

Industry degree qualified (or equivalent) the successful applicant will have established experience in Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design preferably in the design of power circuits such as DC/DC converters, charge pumps and linear regulators.

An understanding of control loop theory and semiconductor devices is important along with Cadence tools (Artisan, AME, OA) and circuit simulation tools (Spice, Spectre) experience.

As you will be working within a multi-cultural environment, the successful applicant will be able to work well with others, have excellent communication skills in English with knowledge of the German language an advantage.

For a chance to be part of a forward moving global semiconductor organisation, contact Leon at IC Resources today. leon@ic-resources.co.uk

Manufacturing Manager, UK

04/01/2010 11:50:13

Based in Hertfordshire the Manufacturing Manager with be responsible for the Manufacturing and Procurement processes, involving taking responsibility for ensuring that the new products are introduced into production smoothly, ensuring that products meet customer requirements, driving innovation, the development for developing the UK supply chain strategy and driving continuous improvement.

The successful applicant will have a proven background in the Manufacturing Management of Electronic, Mechanical and Electro Mechanical Manufacture with an expertise in modern lean manufacturing tools and techniques such as Kanban, Process Control, Six Sigma, FMEA, and SPC. Other knowledge / skills should include: ISO9001, IS014000 / IS014001, BOM, ERP and ESS.

Static Timing Analysis (STA) Engineer - Sweden, Scandinavia

19/01/2010 17:18:09

My client, one of Europe's leading design services providers, is looking for a Static Timing Analysis (STA) Engineer to work on-site in southern Sweden.

My client is looking for strong back-end design engineers with expertise in STA as well as Design for Test (DFT), who are able and prepared to swap between the two for different roles depending on customer requirements.

This is an urgent requirement so applicants must be able to start in January 2010. Please note applicants must be eligible to work in Europe.

If you are immediately available, please contact Caroline @ IC Resources today!

Senior Assembly and Manufacturing Engineer, UK-East Anglia

04/01/2010 11:50:13

Our established client is currently searching for a Senior Packaging and Assembly Engineer to be responsible for WLCSP (Wafer Level Chip Scale Package) introductions and improvement programs. The role will involve working with subcontractors to ensure quality, cost and yield targets are met. Working with engineers across design, product and commercial sectors will also be part of the role.

Required skills for the Senior Reliability Engineer will include;

- Strong semiconductor packaging experience and knowledge
- Advanced packaging knowledge (WLCSP, BGAs, QFN)
- Excellent semiconductor assembly knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
- Degree in Physics, Electronics or related discipline
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Please call us to discuss further.

Component / Reliability Engineer, UK-South East

18/12/2009 09:53:33

Our client is currently searching for a Component / Reliability Engineer to be responsible for investigating component failures and to work with suppliers to ensure effective corrective actions. The role will involve assisting in the development of the new component review and approval process as well as producing FMECA and fault tree reports.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications;

• Strong component / reliability engineering background
• Knowledge of military or aerospace electronic component technology
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with different departments
• HND in Electronics, Physics, Electronics, Materials or equivalent

Please call to discuss further

Field Sales Engineer, Scandinavia

18/12/2009 09:53:33

Key Client requires a Field Sales Engineer with previous electronics/semiconductor/IC distribution experience to manage key accounts in Scandinavia.

It is likely you will be degree qualified in Electronics or similar with previous sales experience in a distribution environment ideally with semiconductor or electronic products. Knowledge of Displays, Wireless Products, Embedded Computing, Servers and Storage solutions. Based in Denmark you will cover local accounts.

Software Engineer, UK-Home Counties

18/12/2009 09:53:33

Exciting new role in High Wycombe for a skilled Software Engineer to join a systems integration team integrating in-house and 3rd party CPU and IO boards and creating system level functional tests.

The successful candidate will combine skills in driver porting and creation of test and example applications,
be able to interpret requirements and develop high-quality products on time, write good quality project and user documentation, work as part of team with hardware and HDL engineers, work on own initiative as part of a small project team

Suitable applicants for this role will have a relevant degree and a broad area of expertise encompassing proven embedded software development skills C/C++, knowledge of ethernet drivers and ethernet software, low-level driver software expertise in Linux, Windows and VxWorks. Experience with development of test software for FPGA based products and knowledge of PowerPC, Intel processors, PCI, VME, sRIO and PMC all desirable.

Send your Cv to Emma WIndows at IC Software

Power Electronics Control Engineer, UK-South East

18/12/2009 09:53:33

Based in Middlesex the Power Electronics Control Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing suitable control strategies for complex high voltage and high power converters utilising both digital and analogue techniques. Other responsibilities will include designing and developing software for control monitoring, developing DSP's, designing FPGA's and PIC Design.

The successful candidate will have a knowledge of Power Supply Topologies, DSP and Digital Control Techniques. A knowledge of FPGA and CPLD Design for Power Electronics would be desirable.

Senior Power Supply Design Engineer, UK

18/12/2009 09:53:33

Based in Middlesex the Senior Power Supply Design Engineer, will be responsible for the design and development of new products, act as the design authority on assigned products and have the capability to design leading edge high and low voltage products using the latest techniques and technologies.

The successful applicant will have a proven background in PSU (Power Supply) Design, SMPS (Switch Mode Power Supply) Design and a knowledge of circuit simulation. Other requirements include the ability to comprehensively understand customer requirements, including nature of deliverables, specifications and delivery milestones. This is a key role for an established organisation, as well as a good salary they are offering good benefits, including a bonus, pension and healthcare.

Senior LED FAE, Tokyo, Japan, Far East

18/12/2009 09:53:33

My client, a leading LED specialist, is seeking a Senior Field Application Engineer (FAE) to be based in Tokyo, Japan. The successful candidate will offer technical and application support to key customers in Japan and help my client to achieve design-ins and design-wins.

The right candidate should

1. be degree qualified with related engineer major, preferred with Mechanical, Electronics, Solid State Physics, Applied Physics major with at least 5 years working experience in LED related industry
2. Be familiar with LED chips / packaging / Characterization / Application such as SSL, Backlighting, Signage and Display)
3. be familiar with optics or thermal or electronics design for SSL applications, lighting fixture design
4. it is a huge plus if you are also familiar with DOE Energy Star Standards, Korean High Efficacy Standard, UL standard but it is not a must
5. MUST have good communication skills both in Japanese and English

Please send your CV to yongc@ic-resources.co.uk or call +44 (0) 208 400 2459 to apply for this position.

Analog/RF IC Design Engineer - Austria, Austria

18/12/2009 09:53:33

Our client, a successful international semiconductor manufacturer currently seeks an experienced Analog/RF IC Design Engineer their design centre in Austria.

Working as part of an experienced team of designers within the Automotive design group, you will be involved in Analog and Mixed Signal IC design including; low power design, power management concepts, PLL's, power amplifiers, RF receivers, crystal oscillators, design for test and testability of RF blocks.

Industry degree qualified (or equivalent) the successful Analog/RF IC Design engineer will have experience in Analog design on transistor level and RF IC design in CMOS, low power design, power management design techniques, mixed signal simulations, RF simulations (spectre RF) and knowledge of analog simulation environments.

A strong team player and good communicator in English. Knowledge of the German language an advantage.

Applicants with the right to work in Austria only need apply.

Contact IC Resources today to apply.

Shift Process Engineer, UK-Midlands/Nth

18/12/2009 09:53:33

Our multinational client now requires a Shift Process Engineer to provide process technical support within areas such as photolithography, etch, implant and diffusion. The role will involve re-qualifying processes / equipment following maintenance activities and to be responsible for process control. Generating and maintaining wafer fab operator instructions will be required as well as documentation.

Required skills include;

- Semiconductor process knowledge (photolithography, etch, implant, or diffusion)
- Experience of working within a semiconductor manufacturing environment
- Excellent communication skills
- HND / BSc in Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Please call us to discuss further

Contract Software Engineer., UK-Home Counties

18/12/2009 09:53:33

Our Fabless semiconductor client with innovative silicon IP and solutions for High Definition Video have a vacancy in their Buckinghamshire office for a Video codec software / DSP contract engineer.

The successful candidate will join a software team developing H.264 and MPEG2 codec software for their silicon devices.

Duties will comprise:
• Develop embedded processor libraries for hardware modules, in C.
• Develop compiler run-time support libraries, in assembler.
• Develop test frameworks and test suites.
• Develop H.264 and MPEG-2 codec software.

Candidates will have
• Proven experience designing and developing H264 or MPEG-2 encoders and decoders
• Software programming skills in C/C++.
• System architecture understanding for video codec solutions.

Any skills or experience with any of the following will be at an advantage:-
DSP or VLIW or SIMD architectures.
Development under Linux / GNU
SVN or other source control tools.

There are multiple positions available and the client is looking for successful applicants to start in January. Please contact IC Software as soon as possible if interested.

Video Codec developer - C/C++ DSP H.264 and MPEG, UK-Home Counties

18/12/2009 09:53:33

Our Fabless semiconductor client with innovative silicon IP and solutions for High Definition Video have a vacancy in their Buckinghamshire office for a Video codec software / DSP engineer.

The successful candidate will join a software team developing H.264 and MPEG2 codec software for their silicon devices.

Duties will comprise:
• Develop embedded processor libraries for hardware modules, in C.
• Develop compiler run-time support libraries, in assembler.
• Develop test frameworks and test suites.
• Develop H.264 and MPEG-2 codec software.

Candidates will have
• Proven experience designing and developing H264 or MPEG-2 encoders and decoders
• Software programming skills in C/C++.
• System architecture understanding for video codec solutions.

Any skills or experience with any of the following will be at an advantage:-
DSP or VLIW or SIMD architectures.
Development under Linux / GNU
SVN or other source control tools.

Send your CV to Alex at IC Software to apply or for further details.

Video Codec developer - C/C++ DSP H.264 and MPEG, UK-Home Counties

18/12/2009 09:53:33

Our Fabless semiconductor client with innovative silicon IP and solutions for High Definition Video have a vacancy in their Buckinghamshire office for a Video codec software / DSP engineer.

The successful candidate will join a software team developing H.264 and MPEG2 codec software for their silicon devices.

Duties will comprise:
• Develop embedded processor libraries for hardware modules, in C.
• Develop compiler run-time support libraries, in assembler.
• Develop test frameworks and test suites.
• Develop H.264 and MPEG-2 codec software.

Candidates will have
• Proven experience designing and developing H264 or MPEG-2 encoders and decoders
• Software programming skills in C/C++.
• System architecture understanding for video codec solutions.

Any skills or experience with any of the following will be at an advantage:-
DSP or VLIW or SIMD architectures.
Development under Linux / GNU
SVN or other source control tools.

Send your CV to Alex at IC Software to apply or for further details.

Digital ASIC Design Engineer - Norway, Scandinavia

20/01/2010 16:53:21

My client, a world-class semiconductor company and leader in the field of graphics acceleration technology, is looking with immediate effect for a Digital ASIC Design Engineer to join them in central Norway.

This role will cover all areas of digital design and verification, from liaising with customers to understand their requirements, developing the architectural design, executing the implementation, design and simulation through to verification and up keep of the designs.

The successful candidate will have a good degree in an Electronic Engineering discipline with several years industrial experience in front-end ASIC RTL design and verification (VHDL and/or Verilog). A strong understanding of the design flows, techniques and issues associated with SoC/RTL design is essential, together with a good grasp of low power design techniques.

Experience in high level programming in C / C++ would be advantageous; experience of 2D/3D Graphics would be a great benefit.

This role is based in an exciting Norwegian town with a lively cultural and arts scene, easily accessible to the rest of Europe. If you are looking for a new challenge and have the above skill set please apply.

Graduate Digital ASIC Design Engineer - Norway, Scandinavia

11/12/2009 17:30:26

This is a fantastic opportunity for a recently graduated Digital ASIC Design Engineer to join one of the world's most successful electronics companies.

In this role you will be given the chance to work alongside experienced ASIC design engineers on the latest generation of graphics chips. You will get to grips with the latest tools and methodologies, and gain experience working at all levels from concept, architectural definition, to block specification, design, implementation and verification.

To apply, you will need:
- A BSc/MSc/MEng degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or related field
- An understanding of digital ASIC design techniques
- Some experience coding in VHDL / Verilog
- Some experience coding in C/C++
- Plenty of enthusiasm, and a willingness to work in Norway.

My client is situated in a lively town which has many flight connections to the rest of Europe. A very competitive graduate salary is on offer, together with excellent benefits package.

To apply, please send your CV to caroline@ic-resources.co.uk

Cross-platform Mobile Interaction Designer - London, UK-South East

11/12/2009 17:30:26

Leading outfit of Mobile UX designers relating to telecomms is looking to add to their team.

You'll be working amongst some of London's brightest minds in the field of Mobile UX design. Critically for this role my client MUST see candidates with experience of working on TWO or more of the following:

Android
S60
Win Mobile
...plus others

The role is to design brand new applications on a variety of platforms either from scratch or based on existing designs on alternative platforms. A strong mid level or senior designer would be ideal as the role is very hands-on.

RF Design Engineer, UK-Home Counties

11/12/2009 17:30:26

My client based in Hertfordshire is looking with immediate effect for a Senior RF Design Engineer who will be focusing on the development of modular and stand-alone RF instrumentation Hardware.

Responsibilities will include RF Circuit Design, RF System Level Design, Baseband Design and Design Validation and testing.

The Successful applicant, will have a good relevant degree with a proven background within RF or Microwave Design Engineering, including skills in RF/Microwave circuit design, diagnostics and measurement technicians with a knowledge of taking a product to manufacture. This role offers a 6 month contract with the potential of extension

If you are immediately available for work and feel you have the necessary skill sets please respond now to be considered for the role.

Product Manager (Wi-Fi), UK-East Anglia

11/12/2009 17:30:26

DSP Engineer - South west, UK-Wales

11/12/2009 17:30:26

DSP design engineer sought by my client expanding their DSP development team in the South West. They offer intellectual property (IP) for communication and multimedia signal processing, in the form of proven DSP software packages and hardware accelerators. Their IP is used worldwide in cordless phones, digital radio/audio systems and mobile phones

They are looking for candidates with DSP skills in the communications sector.

- Knowledge of processing techniques for equalisation, demodulation and error correction

- Matlab

- C and assembler

- Understanding of hardware architectures

If you would like further information or to apply please contact Alex at IC Software, DSP and Embedded Software consultant.

Senior Reliability Engineer, UK-East Anglia

11/12/2009 17:30:26

Our established client is currently searching for a Senior Reliability Engineer to be responsible for defining and managing reliability qualification plans for new product introductions. The role will involve planning, generating qual reports and presenting to customers. Expanding ESD testing expertise and failure mechanisms will be required as well as determining reliability targets.

Required skills for the Senior Reliability Engineer will include;

- Strong semiconductor reliability experience and knowledge
- ESD testing and general ATE knowledge
- Knowledge of semiconductor wafer fabrication
- Excellent communication skills
- Degree in Physics or related discipline

Please call us to discuss further.

test engineer - C/Bash/TCL, UK-Scotland

11/12/2009 10:16:45

Superb opportunity for an experienced test engineer to work on the testing of next generation core IP technology. The Codec group are responsible for the development of high-definition H.264 FPGA codecs, software decoders for Windows platforms, video analytics solutions and a number of other core technology projects.

Suitable candidates for this role will have a thorough and systematic approach to testing of core technology IP, with strong C/Bash/TCL software language/scripting skills. Atleast 4 years commercial test experience with a relevant degree and ideally ISEB certification is also necessary.

It would be desirable to have a basic understanding of MPEG-4 and H.264 video compression, digital video, HD, image analysis. Any linux, TCP/IP networking skills also useful.

Senior Compiler Engineer - Open Source, UK-East Anglia

18/12/2009 10:56:39

My client, a leader in advanced semiconductor processors, has a vacnacy in their growing tools development team for a senior compiler developer for their Open Source / GCC toolchain software products.

They are a world renown company with devices and IP in diverse devices such as set top boxes, mobile handsests, gaming platforms, medical equipment and many more.

Candidates will be expereinced software developers with previous expereince developing open source software for development tools.

Will have experience in using and developing software development tools ie GCC, GAS, GDB and GNU Binutils

Will be knowledgable of Advanced RISC processor architectures

Scripting ability, development in Linux environment and a track record of public contributions to OpenSource projects will be looked upon favourably.

This is an unmissable opportunity, call or email Alex at IC Software for more info.

Hardware Design Engineer - High Speed Digital, UK-ThamesValley

10/12/2009 18:29:55

Based in Buckinghamshire the Hardware Design Engineer will be focused on the Design and development of High Speed Digital circuits, predominantly IO interfacing, with some PCIe, SATA, Flash and PSU Design. The Hardware Design Engineer will be responsible for the development of new designs and support of existing product base, following the product life cycle from initial feasibility to release.

The successful candidate will have a strong proven background in High Speed Digital Design, Digital and IO Design skills, Switch Mode Power Supply Design (SMPS Design) with some knowledge of FPGA Design is preferred. A good relevant degree is required, along with ambition and a passion for Technology.

Senior Compiler Engineer - LLVM compiler Framework, UK-East Anglia

10/12/2009 18:29:55

C++ / LLVM Compiler development opportunity to join an amazing and first class company working on some of the most advanced processor technology of today and tomorrow. Due to continued success their tools group is expanding and this is an ideal opportunity for someone to join a talented team, gain first class experience and develop your professional career.

Skills and experience sought
- experience using and developing software tools
- expert knowledge of C and C++, including implementation details
- good knowledge of efficient programming styles, algorithms and data structures
- able to write maintainable code in Perl and/or Python
- experience with the LLVM compiler framework
- experience with ARM Linux, and details of dynamic linking generally
- detailed understanding of computer system implementation and its effects on performance (e.g. pipeline, cache, branch prediction)
- experience writing, tuning and debugging assembler code

Call Alex at IC Software, compiler and tools consultant, to apply or for more information.

Web Applications Developer / JavaScript / HTML – Germany and Benelux:, Germany

11/12/2009 17:30:26

Web Applications Developer / JavaScript / HTML – Germany and Benelux:

This is an exciting opportunity for Web Applications Developer with strong record of developing client side web applications with proven background in agile development processes. You will be working with a team of front-end and back-end developers who are passionate about web standards and modern web development technologies.

The ideal candidate must be expertise in web browser related languages and techniques, including XHTML, CSS, AJAX, JSON, XML, JavaScript/EcmaScript, and various JavaScript (e.g. jQuery, Prototype, Dojo, YUI) with good knowledge of SOAP/REST based web services. You must have strong knowledge of core JavaScript and implementation of OO principles in JavaScript. It is also useful if you have worked on server-side programming languages like Java, Python, Ruby etc.

You will have an opportunity to work on the cutting edge technologies and a fantastic career progression with excellent salaries on offer for the right person.

Apply now by sending your CV to anand@ic-software.co.uk or call me (Anand Natesan) on 0118 988 1150 to discuss further about this opportunity

Blackberry Developer - Merseyside, UK

11/12/2009 10:16:45

I am looking for a Blackberry Developer with proven experience in developing Blackberry applications along with strong Blackberry Java development skills. You will be joining a highly talented team working on cross-platform mobile deployment. Experience in developing on other mobile platforms like android, iPhone, J2ME, Symbian, Windows Mobile will also be of interest. It is useful if you have significant experience of deployments covering a wide range of handsets. You will have a fantastic career progression and good salaries on offer for the right person.

Interview Slots Available.

To apply for this role please send your CV to anand@ic-software.co.uk or call me on 0118 988 1150 to discuss about this opportunity.

3D Graphics Programmers – Middlesex (Permanent and Contract), UK

04/01/2010 11:50:13

3D Graphics Programmers – Middlesex (Permanent and Contract)

This is a fantastic opportunity for Graphics Programmers with application level expertise especially 3D Graphics. You should have proven skills in developing 2D or 3D graphics applications or libraries, GUI for products on both embedded and desktop platforms. It is ideal to see someone with OpenGL-ES skills but not essential. You must be strong in C or C++ programming skills and should have worked on platforms like Linux, Windows etc.

Highly competitive salaries or contract rates for the right person.

Apply Now by sending your CV to anand@ic-software.co.uk or call me on 0118 988 1150 to discuss about this vacancy!!

CV’s under review now!!

Product Development Manager (Defence, Aerospace), UK-Home Counties

10/12/2009 18:29:55

My client is a market leading, developer of high performance, real time, embedded computing boards and systems used extensively by European aerospace, defence and military equipment manufacturers. They are seeking a Product Development Manager, with proven experience developing within this sector to lead a multi-disciplined, product engineering team.

You will have broad technical background and experience in Xilinx FPGAs, PowerPC architectures, CPLDs, analog and digital design, software development, especially with VxWorks is desirable, as is a working knowledge of industry standard bus architectures such as VME and PCI. You will also bring an understanding of requirements for aircraft systems, quality and reliability standards.

At the management level, you will be accountable for project delivery, and the leadership and development of your team.

Please contact Dave at IC Resources to register your interest.

Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Layout Engineer, Germany

10/12/2009 18:29:55

Our client is an industry leader in Analog/Mixed Signal Semiconductor products.

They currently seek an Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Layout Engineer to join a team of highly dedicated design and layout engineers in their design centre in Munich.

In this role you will be responsible for the layout of Mixed Signal microcontroller ICs, floorplaning, top-level routing and layout verification (DRC, LVS).

Industry degree qualified (or equivalent), the successful Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Layout Engineer will have experience in the layout of analog and digital circuits using Cadence tools,

Good communications skills in English required with knowledge of the German language an advantage.

Contact Leon at IC Resources today to apply. leon@ic-resources.co.uk

Device and Parametric Test Engineer, UK-Wales

11/12/2009 17:30:26

Our established client is currently searching for a Device and Parametric Test Engineer to be responsible for new product development and to develop new technologies fro power devices and applications. The role will involve working with global teams to develop GaN technologies and developing test plans for parametric probe. Device characterization and parametric data analysis will be an important part to the role.

Required skills for the Device and Parametric Test Engineer will include;

- Strong semiconductor device and characterisation experience and knowledge
- TCAD tool knowledge
- Power device knowledge beneficial (GaN knowledge preferable)
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Degree in Physics or related discipline

Please call us to discuss further.

Analogue Design Engineer, UK-Scotland

10/12/2009 18:29:55

Based on the Central Belt of Scotland, this is an exciting new opportunity for an Analogue Design Engineer to be involved in innovative sensor design. The Analogue Design Engineer will be focused on the development of next generation technology leading sensors utilising low noise analogue circuit design (ideally with photodiode amplifiers), low power circuit design, microcontroller firmware and hardware design.
The successful candidate will have a proven background in Analogue Design, with skills in amplifier design and low noise analogue circuit design. Also of interest will be knowledge of photodiode amplifiers, , phase sensitive detector techniques and battery powered devices.

Senior Firmware Engineer, UK-Ireland

10/12/2009 18:29:55

Senior Firmware Engineer immediately required in Cork, Ireland. A senior firmware engineer is required to provide firmware design, technical and systems leadership to a semiconductor power control device design team in Cork. Working in world-class environment this position is a key pivotal role in a new product design team working from new product inception, through detailed design engineering, qualification and post design support in a high-volume environment.

Suitable applicants for this challenging position are likely to have atleast 10 years commercial experience and will be able to demonstrate:
1) Extensive firmware design experience at machine code level
2) In-depth knowledge of control systems and implementing control algorithms in firmware
3) Development of robust real-time control code, its testing, qualification and support
4) Implementing robust design processes for embedded firmware in a high volume environment

Please send your Cv to Emma Windows at IC Software.

Infrastructure Manager, UK-South West

10/12/2009 18:29:55

Infrastructure Manager required for leading client in Bath to be responsible for the project management,
prototyping and implementation of IT infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities will include:
• Develop and implement new systems (e.g. virtualisation, Exchange,
versioning systems)
• Manage the administration of the company’s infrastructure (e.g.
routers, switches)
• Work with project teams to implement internal systems (e.g.
document management, customer relationship management,
accounting packages)
Manage and troubleshoot, systems backups, archiving and disaster
recovery
• Administration and maintenance of asset tracking software

Suitable applicants for this role will have:
A relevant degree
Professional qualifications (Microsoft, RedHat certified)
• Minimum 10 years experience in mixed (Microsoft/
Unix/Linux/VMware) environment
• Experience setting up new environments, testing them and deploying
them
• Experience of programming and database administration
• Experience of IP networking, routing and firewall administration in a
Linux environment

Send your cv to Emma Windows at IC Software.

Applied Research Scientist, UK-ThamesValley

11/12/2009 17:30:26

Our exciting new client is currently searching for an Applied Research Scientist to be responsible for process and technology development within a cutting edge scientific arena. The role will involve liaising with new customers, understanding their requirements quickly, developing processes to meet these needs and then present the results to the customer in a professional manner.

Required skills for the Applied Research Scientist will include;

- Strong semiconductor process experience and knowledge
- Knowledge of plasma CVD process (chemical vapour deposition)
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Degree in Materials Science /Physics or related discipline

Please call us to discuss further.

Digital Physical Design Engineer - STA / PandR, France

10/12/2009 18:29:55

My client is a leading design services provider with branches spanning Europe. Business is looking good, and they are now looking to recruit a number of experienced digital physical design engineers to join their team providing full RTL to GDSII design services such as Place and Route, synthesis and optimisation etc. These positions will be based in Southern France.

Candidates will need to be degree-qualified in Electronic Engineering (or similar) and have at least 5 years experience in digital back-end design with emphasis on Static Timing Analysis (STA) and/or Place and Route (PandR). Experienced in top-level floor-planning and Synopsys Primetime would be an added bonus.

It's essential that candidates are eligible to work in the EU, as some travel throughout Europe may be required.

To apply, please send your CV to caroline@ic-resources.co.uk

Associate Creative Director - Shanghai, Far East

10/12/2009 18:29:55

If you're a senior creative lead looking for that step up to ACD, or perhaps an accomplished ACD looking for a new chellenge in an exotic location, look no further than this role.

Duties:

* Manage day-to-day operations of the digital design team, including setting priorities, assigning resources, and ensuring project goals are achieved
* Oversee simultaneous projects from inception to completion, reviewing project plans, designs, and deliverables
* Identify and implement process improvements to meet project and team needs
* Mentor digital designers and help them set and achieve satisfying career goals
* Establish performance objectives, write performance reviews, and make compensation recommendations
* Participate in recruiting and hiring digital designers
* Promote a culture of innovation and teamwork
* Establish and nurture good client working relationships
* Participate in new business development activities

Career prospects within this international firm are sound. Great role all round.

Senior Interaction Designer - Shanghai, Far East

10/12/2009 18:29:55

Leading and well regarded design authority has a vacancy for a senior interaction designer. In one of China's most vibrant cities, this role offers an excellent work life balance for those wishing to advance their career somewhere more exotic than London.

Responsibilities:

* Plan, prioritize, coordinate, and conduct user requirements analysis, task analysis, conceptual modeling, information architecture design, interaction design, and usability testing.

* Design and specify user interfaces and information architecture using participatory and iterative design techniques, including observational studies, customer interviews, usability testing, and other forms of requirements discovery.

* Produce user requirements specifications, personas, storyboards, scenarios, flowcharts, design prototypes, and design specifications.

* Effectively communicate research findings, conceptual ideas, detailed design, and design rationale both verbally and visually.

* Manage the design process, drive decisions, track issues, and assist in estimating resource needs and schedules.

Web experience is a must, mobile experience is a plus!

Mobile User Experience Research Manager - Germany, Germany

10/12/2009 18:29:55

One of Europe's most dynamic design authorities is seeking to hire a Mobile UX Research Manager. You'll join an established and respected design team and will be responsible for research and innovation, and feeding results into the ever-evolving design process.

Candidates must have several years experience within a Mobile UX research / RandD type capacity along with the ability to manage projects (from a hands-on perspective) and/or mentor junior team members.

A senior package is on offer to the right candidate.

Senior Hardware Engineer, UK-South West

10/12/2009 18:29:55

££Excellent
Based in the South West, the Senior Hardware Design Engineer will be responsible for carrying out the design and development of digital hardware, in the field of defence communications. Main duties will include detailed circuit implementation of digital hardware in accordance with module requirements, to create innovative and reliable hardware solutions and design, simulation, prototype and evaluation of new and evolving technical solutions.

The successful candidate will have a good relevant degree, with a proven background in the field of digital and embedded processor design. Other skills of interest include a knowledge of; High Speed Digital Design; Switched-mode and linear power supply design; PCB Design; Memory SDRAM, DDR, DDR2, QDR, FLASH; PCI based Technology; Ethernet.

This position offers excellent career progression with, a good salary and excellent benefits.

Electronic Development Engineer - Audio, Digital, Analogue, UK-Midlands/Nth

10/12/2009 18:29:55

Based in the East Midlands, this Electronic Product Design / Development Engineer will be focused on the Hardware Design of a range of Audio products. Responsibilities will include Audio Electronic product design from concept to production, Specification development, Audio Electronic Design, PCB Layout and Prototype development.

The successful applicant will have a proven background in delivering high quality audio product development and transferring to manufacturing, other skills will include Digital and Analogue Design, PCB Design and Test / Evaluation.

Video Codec Software Engineer, UK-Scotland

10/12/2009 18:29:55

Software development vacancy within my clients Codec development group to work on real-time video software for a wide range of next generation core software technology.

The successful software developer will be joining the team to develop core, real-time, high performance software libraries on a range of different processor platforms and OS, including Win32 and embedded.

Software engineers with the following skills and experience are sought:
o Real-time C/C++ embedded software (Win32 programming)
o Microsoft Visual C++ development environment
o Development of image and/or video processing software and algorithms
o Software optimisation: SIMD SSE/MMX/SSE2, software profiling, vectorization, knowledge of processor architectures including caching and scheduling
o BASH scripting and Linux development

Candidates with any of the following will have an advantage:
o MPEG-4 and H.264 video compression, and video standards
o De-interlacing algorithms
o Software modeling
o Linux driver development
o TCP/IP networking and multimedia over Ethernet

Send your CV to Alex at IC Software to apply.

Server Software Engineer / C++ / J2EE - Germany, Germany

27/11/2009 17:41:23

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong C++ developer to join a highly motivated team in creating the best navigation services for the customers around the world.

You should have the following skills:

·Strong programming experience in C++ along with good Java (J2EE and Tomcat) knowledge
·Good knowledge in UML, XML and HTTP.
·Experience in navigation related areas is a plus but not essential
·Experience in working with agile development methodologies is also advantageous

Attractive salaries and excellent benefit packages on offer for the right candidate.

Apply now!! CV's under review!! Interview Slots Available!!!

Taiwan Country Manager (Battery), Taiwan, Far East

27/11/2009 17:41:19

My client, a Tier-1 portable electronics battery specialist company, is seeking a Taiwan Country Manager to be based in Taiwan.

This is a fantastic opportunity since you will be reporting directly to their Global VP Sales, managing senior level relationship of their OEMS and ODMs and also responsible for rapidly increasing their sales of leading-edge batteries.

The right candidate should

1. Have excellent English and Chinese communication skills
2. 10+ years senior level sales and marketing leadership experience in a multi-national company involving the manufacturing of high technology products
3. 7+ years of B2B sales experience with a high-tech company
4. Must have direct experience with building and implementing sales and marketing infrastructure from the ground up,
5. Have strong connections with OEMs and ODMs in Taiwan who use portable power supply in their applications

Please contact yongc@ic-resources.co.uk to apply for this position.

Sales Director (Battery), Shenzhen, China, Far East

27/11/2009 17:41:19

My client, a leading pre-IPO US battery specialist for portable electronic products, is seeking a Sales Director to be based in Shenzhen, China, to help them build up new business unit and rapidly increase the sales revenue. This role is reporting to their Global VP Sales.

This is an exciting position since you will leverage your current battery and consumer electronics industry network and contacts and your superior sales experience, and to lead the China sales function within a dynamic company.

The right candidate should

1. Have excellent Chinese and English communication skills
2. Be degree qualified. MBA is a plus.
3. Have 10+ years of sales experience within semiconductor industry in a fast-moving multi-national company. Direct battery sales experience is a huge plus.
4. Have a large customer base of battery users such as consumer products and PC related packs.

Please contact yongc@ic-resources.co.uk to apply for this position.

Assembly Technician, UK-East Anglia

25/11/2009 17:20:37

Our client is currently searching for an Assembly Technician to be responsible for assembly of complex packages. The role will involve working closely with process engineers and hands-on wire-bonding, die attach, pull test duties.

Required skills include;

- Strong semiconductor assembly hands-on experience
- Semiconductor process manufacturing experience (wire-bonding, die attach, dicing, microscopes etc)
- Excellent communication skills
- HND in Electrical Engineering/Physics or related discipline

Please call us to discuss further.

Assembly Manufacturing Engineer, UK-East Anglia

25/11/2009 17:20:37

Our client is currently searching for an Assembly Manufacturing Engineer to be responsible for new product development and NPI. The role will involve working closely with design engineers and to work with new package development and new material selections.

Required skills include;

- Strong semiconductor assembly process experience and knowledge
- Semiconductor process manufacturing experience (wire-bonding, die attach, dicing etc)
- Excellent communication skills
- Degree in Electrical Engineering/Physics or related discipline

Please call us to discuss further.

Junior Design for Test Engineer - DFT / ASIC, UK-Home Counties

25/11/2009 17:20:38

y client is one of the world's top Semiconductor companies in the consumer technology space. Business is looking good, and they now seek a junior Design for Test (DFT) Engineer to join them in Hertfordshire.
The overall aim of the DFT Engineer is to specify and implement effective production and test features for SOC and IP designs. Working within the ASIC design team, you will be responsible for:
- Producing block and system-level test specifications
RTL design
Verifying the design to ensure it is testable at the production level
Performing Automatic Test Pattern Generation (ATPG) and debug
Ideally have some experience of digital ASIC/FPGA design
You will have:
- A BSc/MSc/MEng degree in Electronic Engineering / Computer Science or related field
Know how in RTL coding (VHDL and/or Verilog)
An understanding of ASIC production test concepts
Prior knowledge/experience of ATPG, Logic/RAM BIST and boundary scan
Great interpersonal skills
My client is considering applicants from fresh graduate level up to 2 years experience in a digital IC design / test role. If you're looking to become a specialist in a very niche technical area then don't miss this opportunity.
To apply, send an email with your CV to caroline@ic-resources.co.uk

Senior Power Supply Design Engineer - SMPS, Germany

25/11/2009 17:20:37

£££Excellent plus benefits
Based in Germany, the Senior Power Supply Design Engineer will be responsible for developing custom power supply designs for strategic customers, this will involve: Design, build and test of Power Supplies; Providing schematics, BOM's and Prototypes; Establishing relationships with counterparts, including FAE's.

The successful candidate will have a proven background in Power Supply Design, including SMPS, Magnetics, Control Loop Design and Thermal Analysis. This is a key role with a proven established Semiconductor organisation.

Planning Administrator, UK-South West

24/11/2009 17:27:55

Our client is now searching for a Planning Administrator to be responsible for performing tasks in reference to shipments, assembly releases, purchase orders and ERP updates. The role will also involve working with suppliers in Europe and Asia.

The uptime of all equipment as well as liaising with management and equipment vendors.

Required skills for the Planning Administrator will include the following;

- Good planning and ERP knowledge
- Previous experience of semiconductor manufacturing beneficial
- Excellent communication skills
- Degree or equivalent

Please call us to discuss further.

Senior ASIC Verification Engineer, UK-South East

07/01/2010 13:53:40

Our client is a well respected IC design consultancy delivering high quality services to a diverse range of customers, from small fabless Semiconductor start-ups to multinational corporations. The past decade has been fantastically prosperous, and as part of plans to grow further they are now looking for a senior ASIC verification engineer.

Here you will join a close-knit team of designers working on a range of different projects, mainly in the mobile communication and multimedia arenas. The successful candidate will have a number of years behind them in functional verification, and be capable of creating and executing verification strategies for complex SoC projects.

Skills required:
- SystemVerilog or Specman
- Experience of assertions and coverage based methodologies
- OVM / VMM /eRM

This company prizes its team and employees are rewarded through an excellent salary, share options and a profit-related annual bonus.

For more details contact Caroline @ IC Resources

Senior Digital Design Engineer - FPGA/ASIC, UK-ThamesValley

07/01/2010 13:53:40

My client is an exciting and rapidly expanding design consultancy working with some of the biggest names in the Semiconductor business. Based in an attractive region of the Thames Valley, they are now looking to take on an experienced digital design engineer with recent FPGA design experience combined with a solid ASIC background.

You will join a close-knit team of designers working on a range of different projects, mostly in the mobile communication and multimedia spaces. My client is interested to hear from senior-level digital FPGA/ASIC design engineers(7+ years experience ideally) with a proven track record of delivering complex FPGA designs as well as knowledge of the whole ASIC design flow.

On the technical side, you will need to be strong in RTL coding (using VHDL and/or Verilog) and functional verification through to synthesis, DFT and timing closure. Any experience of high speed interfaces and/or multimedia applications would be a great benefit.

At the personal level, you'll need to be self-motivated, a good communicator, with the confidence and ability to drive projects and see them through to successful completion.

To apply, send an email with your CV attached to caroline@ic-resources.co.uk

Digital ASIC Design Engineer - ASIC, Spain, Spain/Portugal

20/11/2009 17:04:01

This is a great opportunity for a Digital ASIC Design Engineer to join a rapidly growing IC Design company based in sunny Spain.

Our client is looking for a motivated engineer with a number of years previous Digital ASIC Design experience. The right candidate will be able to work on both front-end digital design (RTL coding) and digital back-end (top level Place and Route LVS, DRC etc). This role will involve working within a small team on all stages of the design flow so there's real scope to broaden your experience.

For the right candidate, this company offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits along with a unique employee-oriented culture.

For more information on this exciting opportunity contact Caroline at IC Resources.

Semiconductor Equipment Technician - North East UK, UK-Midlands/Nth

20/11/2009 17:04:01

Our client is currently searching for a Semiconductor Equipment Engineer to work within the clean-room environment on various equipment types. The equipment will include etch, photolithography, thin films, deposition, metrology etc.

Desirable attributes include:

· Semiconductor equipment experience within a manufacturing environment
· General Process knowledge
· Excellent communication and team building skills
· HND in Physics, or relevant science or engineering discipline

Please call to discuss further.

Analog IC Design Engineer - South West England, UK-South West

20/11/2009 17:04:02

An exciting new opportunity to be part of a Start up working in the area of USB3 and other high frequency applications as arisen.

They seek an Analog IC Design Engineer for their site in Bristol and are looking for candidates with excellent academics and a sound background in Analog IC Design, preferably with strong experience working in high-speed design at transistor level. Experience with HDL and Verilog ideal.

Experience in designing multi gig ring oscillators would be of interest. Previous USB and PCI-Express experience would be ideal, but not essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved with a company that looks set to prosper!

Contact IC Resources today

Semiconductor Development Engineer, UK-ThamesValley

10/12/2009 18:29:59

Iphone / MAC Developer / Obj-C / Cocoa / C++ - Europe, Mainland Europe

20/11/2009 17:04:03

Here is a great opportunity for an iPhone or MAC Developer to join a market leader in the mobile applications industry. You must have a proven track record of developing and deploying iPhone applications to the AppStore. You must have good experience in Mac OS application development, C++ programming, Objective-C and Cocoa. It is ideal to see someone with OpenGL ES experience.

You will have a fantastic opportunity for career progression and an excellent opportunity to work on the next generation applications for mobile handsets.

Salary will be up to 70000 Euros plus bonus along with excellent benefits package.

Please send your CV to anand@ic-software.co.uk to apply for amazing opportunity or call me on 0118 988 1150 to discuss about this opportunity.

Software Engineer - embedded C/C++, Linux, comms protocols, UK-South West

10/12/2009 18:30:00

Fantastic new opportunities in Bristol for skilled software Engineers. Our client is a world leader in the development and licensing of high performance consumer technologies. The company is in a period of significant growth and welcomes applications from individuals who are able to proactively identify, implement and promote technical solutions to the topical and complex problems within the wireless and multimedia software domains.
Successful candidates will have excellent embedded C++ and C, linux skills, covering kernel programming, networking, UI frameworks and multimedia frameworks, Communication protocol experience Cross platform development experience and mMulti-threaded development experience.

Excellent academic record and any direct experience in wireless communications, video streaming and consumer electronics will be advantageous. Most importantly, candidates should demonstrate the ability to adapt to and innovate within complex technical environments and to communicate to a high standard in both written and spoken English.

Software engineer - embedded C/C++, DSP, wifi, UK-East Anglia

20/11/2009 17:04:04

Software Engineer required in Cambridge for leading client to develop embedded applications for key customers and for demonstration. The embedded software involves coding in 'C' within a resource constrained environment. Some host software may also be required to be written to demonstrate and test the on-chip embedded applications.

Applicants will require a relevant degree, proven understanding of programming languages, proven commercial or equivalent experience of at least one high level programming language, Good understanding of software design and debug techniques, ability to understand both detailed s/w components and top level/system issues, ability to "own" problems and take fixes to a conclusion, ability to perform analytical diagnostic and investigations based on possibly a limited amount of information, Excellent interpersonal skills, Confidence and ability to cope with customer pressure.

Any experience of: Understanding of processor architectures and peripherals, Experience of wireless communication protocols such as Bluetooth, UWB or Wi-Fi is beneficial.

Send you CV to Emma Windows at IC Software

C++ Software Developer - Europe, Mainland Europe

18/11/2009 17:28:08

Experienced C++ Developers are required to join a team of engineers who are focussed on developing 3D graphics engine on an embedded systems platform. You should have some strong C++ programming and OOAD skills with some proven experience in working on full life cycle of software development. You should also have some in-depth knowledge of 3D graphics concepts preferably with background in working on either 3D games engine or graphics drivers. It is beneficial is you have worked on OpenGL, OpenGL-ES, DirectX and Graphics API's. You should be able to work under pressure and have ability to handle multiple tasks.

This is a fantastic opportunity with one of the market leaders within the mobile applications industry offering a competitive salary of up to 70000 Euros along with other benefits.

Apply Now!! CV's under review now!!

Senior Software Engineer - C/C++, embedded linux, device drivers, UK-East Anglia

18/11/2009 17:28:10

Based in Cambridge the Senior Software Engineer will contribute to the development of our leading clients next generation embedded processors. Applicants will have good experience in low level embedded software.
Responsibilities include software design, development and testing, debugging on real embedded platforms, optimising performance for both drivers, compilers, enabling software and its integration with multiple operating systems. Suitable applicants for this job will have a relevant degree strong C/ C++, embedded Linux 2.6.x and ideally knowledge of the GNU tool chain. Embedded development background including device driver expertise is essential.

Please send your CV to Emma Windows at IC Software

Embedded Software Engineer - Linux, UK-East Anglia

18/11/2009 17:28:09

Senior embedded development vacancy. My client has a Linux development position within their Cambridge based design office.

Responsibilities will include software design, development and testing, debugging on real embedded platforms, optimising performance for both drivers, compilers, enabling software and its integration with multiple operating systems.

Essential Skills and Experience
o Ability to undertake complex software development tasks in C or C++
o A strong background in embedded Linux 2.6.x and the GNU tool chain
o Embedded development background including device driver
o Familiarity with software design techniques and technologies
o Understanding of how to rigorously test software, and design software for test
o An ability to work well in a team with minimal direction
o Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Please send your CV to Alex at IC Software to Apply.

Digital ASIC Verification Engineer - Norway, Scandinavia

18/11/2009 17:28:07

My client is a globally successful design company that is behind the technology found in most of today's electronic devices.

Due to strong success and hence ongoing expansion, they seek to strengthen their Multimedia IP team with the addition of a Digital ASIC Verification Engineer.

In this role you will be responsible for the verification of ASICs geared towards graphics and video applications using top-of-the range tools and the latest techniques. You will make a significant contribution to the definition and execution of the verification strategy and there will be the opportunity to take lead responsibility over small projects as and when needed.

My client is looking for an ambitious engineer with a number of years experience in ASIC verification using constrained random techniques . We're looking for someone who is well versed in writing test plans, and using SystemVerilog and/or Specman. Digital video or 2D/3D graphics experience would be of benefit, but not essential.

There's excellent scope for career development within this exciting new team. For further details please contact Caroline @ IC Resources.

Senior Digital ASIC Verification Engineer, UK-East Anglia

18/11/2009 17:28:07

My client is a globally successful design company that is behind the technology found in most of today's electronic devices.

It's been a busy year, and due to strong ongoing expansion they seek to strengthen their Multimedia IP team with the addition of a Senior Digital ASIC Verification Engineer.

Based in Cambridge, you will be responsible for the verification of ASICs geared towards graphics and video applications using top-of-the range tools and the latest techniques. As a senior engineer you will make a significant contribution to the definition and execution of the verification strategy and take lead responsibility over small projects as and when needed.

My client is looking for an ambitious engineer with a number of years experience in ASIC verification using constrained random techniques . We're looking for someone who is well versed in writing test plans, and using SystemVerilog and/or Specman. Digital video or 2D/3D graphics experience would be of benefit, but not essential.

There's excellent scope for career development within this exciting new team. Salary offered is flexible and will be dependent upon individual experience.

For more details contact caroline@ic-resources.co.uk

Project Manager - Product Development Roadmap, Switzerland

20/11/2009 17:04:00

Key client is seeking a proven Technical Project manager with hands on semiconductor engineering experience through from initial concepts, design and into production volumes. Product development knowledge beneficial. The role will be based in Switzerland.

Requirements:
- Analog / Mixed Signal IC product development experience
- Noise cancellation or audio knowledge very valuable
- Demonstrable IC project management abilities
- Degree or equivalent in Electronic or Electrical engineering

Responsibilities:
- Managing Product Development projects from concept to volume
- Collaborating with team members to establish and deliver on project plans
- Regular progress reporting to all stakeholders
- Monitoring and Maintaining project schedules and budgets.

In the current climate a Project Management opening demonstrates an actively growing company with much activity that requires coordination!

Mobile Strategic Design Lead - Spain, Spain/Portugal

17/11/2009 17:17:43

Are you a senior mobile interaction or visual designer? Feeling it's time to move to the next rung of the career ladder? Do you have an instinctive grasp of business and adding value at all levels to designs that others either miss or aren't interested in?

I may have the role for you. My client needs an individual who can combine an excellent design background with senior level client relationship management and team leadership. This is a great role for someone looking for natural progression from senior design or pure design leadership.

Senior Interaction Designer - Spain, Spain/Portugal

17/11/2009 17:17:43

Join one of Europe's fastest growing digital services firms and be part of something special and explosively successful.

Candidates must have a striking interaction design portfolio and MUST have worked designing for small screens (ICE, Mobiles, PDAs, Kiosk, etc)

Successful interaction designers will receive an invigorating work environment, vast variety of project work and solid career options.

Senior Freelance Interaction Designer - Spain, Spain/Portugal

17/11/2009 17:17:43

Art Director - Spain, Spain/Portugal

17/11/2009 17:17:43

oin one of Europe's fastest growing digital services firms and be part of something special and explosively successful.
Candidates must have a striking visual design portfolio and solid career history and MUST have worked designing for small screens (ICE, Mobiles, PDAs, Kiosk, etc). Candidates will be expected to demonstrate strong leadership as well as creative flair.
Candidates will receive an invigorating work environment, vast variety of project work and solid career options.

Senior Freelance Visual Designer - Spain, Spain/Portugal

17/11/2009 17:17:43

Join one of Europe's fastest growing digital services firms and be part of something special and explosively successful.

Candidates must have a striking visual design portfolio and MUST have worked designing for small screens (ICE, Mobiles, PDAs, Kiosk, etc)

Candidates will receive an invigorating work environment, vast variety of project work and solid career options.

Candidates must be mobile and willing to be based on-site for 2-4 months.

Senior Visual Designer - Spain, Spain/Portugal

17/11/2009 17:17:44

Join one of Europe's fastest growing digital services firms and be part of something special and explosively successful.
Candidates must have a striking visual design portfolio and MUST have worked designing for small screens (ICE, Mobiles, PDAs, Kiosk, etc)
Candidates will receive an invigorating work environment, vast variety of project work and solid career options.

Quality / Process Engineer, UK-ThamesValley

18/11/2009 17:28:07

Our international client is now searching for a Quality / Process Engineer to be responsible for working within the process development team producing silicon blocks for solar cell production. The role will involve identifying and working on projects to improve efficiency of the manufacturing processes and also solving technical issues.

Required skills for the Quality / Process Engineer will include the following;

- Strong semiconductor Quality process experience
- Excellent semiconductor manufacturing background
- SQL / Excel knowledge
- Strong communication skills
- BSc in Physics / Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Please call us to discuss further.

Technical Sales - Wireless/Embedded (Spain), Spain/Portugal

17/11/2009 17:17:35

Technical Sales person required in Barcelona or Madrid to develop business throughout Spain and Italy.

Critically we are looking for someone with previous sales experience within an embedded/semiconductor environment. You should understand operating systems such as Linux/Windows CE with some knowledge of TCP/IP, 802.15.4/ZigBee, Serial, WiFi etc. SoC experience/embedded systems knowledge is preferred, and you should also have exposure to hardware design and related software architectures. RTOS experience is advantageous.

You should be to work effectively at commercial and technical levels throughout customers and will be responsible for driving revenue targets for the product line. You will target key opportunities and develop and implement business strategies to grow and strengthen your relationships in Spain and Italy.

You should be fluent in Spanish and one other European language and be a self-motivated and driven individual, capable of working in an independent environment.

Analog IC Design Engineer - ADCs - UK, UK-South East

24/11/2009 17:27:55

Our client, a world leader in semiconductor technology currently seek an Analog IC Design Engineer for their site in Southern UK.

Working with a team of leading engineers working on the development of high performance data converters, you will be responsible for the design and layout of state of the art CMOS circuits in 90, 65 and 40nm processes.

Industry degree qualified (or equivalent) the successful Analog IC Design engineer will have experience in a similar role and with the following; CMOS processes, low noise or high frequency circuit design, ADC or DACs and high speed interfaces.

Excellent communication skills required, along with strong motivation and the ability to work well within a team.

A unique opportunity. Apply today for immediate consideration.

Applications Engineer - High Speed Optical Products, UK-South East

16/11/2009 18:08:18

Our key client is seeking an Applications Engineer, with a strong electronics background and specific knowledge of advanced consumer connectivity, video broadcast and data communications products. Preferably from the semiconductor industry familiarity with optical and industry standards would be beneficial. You will join their expanding Applications Group based in Hertfordshire.

Requirements:
- Board level design and integration experience with an ability to provide technical manufacturing support
- Proven experience of making high speed measurements in a lab environment on products operating at data rates in excess of 10Gbit/s - 40Gbit/s very relevant.
- Knowledge of Transimpedance Amplifiers, Laser Drivers and Clock Recovery circuits.
- Degree or equivalent in Electronic or Electrical engineering

Responsibilities:
- Remotely resolving technical issues for customers
- Supporting the Engineering and FAE teams in providing class leading support to customers
- Authoring of application notes and maintenance of datasheets
- Design and test of evaluation boards and participate in device evaluations
- Occasional international travel to visit customers

You will be experienced technically, possess excellent customer facing skills and relish this fantastic opportunity to be a technical expert for this OEM.

Senior Technical Author - Microprocessors, UK-East Anglia

16/11/2009 18:08:18

Key Semiconductor client is seeking an experienced Technical Author to prepare user and documentation for publication to customers and produce presentations for their products. Based in East Anglia.

Requirements:
- Understanding of Microprocessors / System-on-Chip design / Embedded applications / debuggers sought
- Proven technical writing background, from the semiconductor/electrical industry
- Comprehensive working knowledge of one or more professional publishing tools e.g. Structured FrameMaker, Acrobat, Visio, and bitmap manipulation software packages such as Paint Shop Pro and Photoshop and good knowledge of SGML or XML

Responsibilities:
- Plan, track, report, and manage single document projects without supervision.
- Write technical reference material for use by developers and engineers without supervision.
- Write technical reference material for use by developers and engineers without supervision. This entails working closely with the relevant project development teams if the documentation is for a new product.

This is a great chance to work for a fast growing company within a dynamic focus on their industry.

Field Sales Engineer - Distribution Accounts, Scandinavia

16/11/2009 18:08:17

Client requires a Field Sales Engineer with previous electronics / semiconductor / IC experience to manage key accounts across Scandinavia. Office based in Sweden.

It is likely that you will be degree qualified in Electronics or similar with previous sales experience either in an OEM or Distributor environment, ideally with experience of semiconductor or electronic products. This would suit a candidate who has a few years customer facing experience and looking to develop their career in a challenging and demanding environment.

Clear chance to develop one's career within a leading OEM.

Test Validation Engineer - 3 month + Contract, UK-East Anglia

13/11/2009 14:55:33

Test Validation Engineer - 3 - 6 month contract
My client based in Cambridgeshire are looking with immediate effect for a Test Validation Engineer on an initial 3 month contract basis.

The client specialise in producing high power electronics for the renewable energy sector and require a highly experienced Test Validation Engineer to carry out comprehensive testing of an outsourced product which is due for arrival in the next week.

The successful candidate will be required to review the test plans, conduct, fault find and diagnose all tests making sure they are compliant and satisfactory before being sent to the customer. Experience in working with high power electronics is essential with any exposure to VDE0126, UL1741 standards being highly desirable.

If you are immediately looking for work please respond now to be considered for the role.

C# / Java / Web Applications Developer - Cambridge, UK-East Anglia

12/11/2009 17:35:21

This is an urgent need for a Web Applications Developer to join a world-class organisation who is the market leaders in wireless technology. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining web based applications like tracking system and customers portal.

You should have good understanding of key technologies in applications including: PHP, AJAX, Apache, SQL, HTTP, HTML, JavaScript, Perl, Source Code Management Systems.

Desired Skills: C#, Java, C++

You should have a proven track record within web applications development and demonstrate the enthusiasm and motivation required to produce high-quality, maintainable software that satisfies requirements.

You will have a great opportunity for career progression within this organisation. If you would like apply for this opportunity please send your profile to anand@ic-software.co.uk or call me on 0118 988 1150 to discuss further.

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12/11/2009 17:35:21

A successful international semiconductor manufacturer seeks an Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design Engineer for their site in Austria.

Working within the Automotive IC Design team you will be working on a range of state of the art applications associated with safety and engine management.

Your responsibilities will include Analog circuit simulation (Spectre, VHDL), design for manufacturability (DFM) and the development of new design concepts.

Industry degree qualified (or equivalent) you will need to have relevant and substantial experience in Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design preferably within an Automotive environment. A good knowledge in wafer technologies, devices and parasitics required with ESD, EMI experience desirable.

Able to work well within a team, a positive attitude and good communication skills in English are required. Knowledge of the German language an advantage.

In this role you will be working with various other teams including layout, test, product engineering, apps, digital design and concept engineering teams.

If you would like to join an international, dynamic team and participate in the development of state of the art technology of tomorrow, do not hesitate to apply.

Note: For the suitable applicant there is potential to lead a small team of engineers.

Senior Semiconductor Packaging Engineer, Far East

12/11/2009 17:35:19

Our client is now searching for a Senior Semiconductor Packaging Engineer to be responsible for the development of new IC packaging solutions as well as reliability qualifications and cost reduction solutions. The role will involve working with chosen assembly subcontractors and working with customers on various packaging issues and questions.

Required skills include,

- Strong semiconductor packaging experience within a manufacturing environment (RF IC)
- Knowledge of RoHS and green materials
- RF device modelling experience beneficial
- Excellent communication skills
- MSc in Physics / Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Please call us to discuss further.

Product Manager (Basestation/Antenna), UK-Home Counties

12/11/2009 17:35:17

Client has an urgent need for a Product Manager reporting to the C0O with marketing experience gained from within the wireless communications industry. It is extremely likely that you will experience of working within the basestation marketplace or for an Antenna Line vendor.

You should have a good understanding of RF site design and operator base station configurations and products. It is expected you will have prior field experience. On a technical level you should understand most of the following GSM, UMTS, LTE, WCDMA, HSPA, WiMax, CDMA and EVDO etc.
Additionally we are looking for candidates with experience with wireless operators sales and marketing in addition to network planning and optimization. Experience of the full product development cycle is required.

You will have full responsibility for product line marketing, working with the leadership team to define and manage all strategic and tactical aspects of the product roadmap. You will support pre-sales activities whilst working with the CTO on the development of next generation products. An all encompassing role, this is a critical hire for our client and will offer the successful candidate significant opportunities for future career growth.

Silicon Carbide / Ga N Process Engineer, Austria

13/11/2009 14:55:34

Our international client is now searching for a Silicon Carbide / GaN Process Engineer to be responsible for developing new high voltage products. The role will involve process development and working in close collaboration with the RandD teams.

Required skills for the SiC / GaN Process Engineer will include the following;

- Strong semiconductor process experience
- Excellent semiconductor manufacturing background
- SiC / GaN knowledge
- Strong communication skills (German and English)
- BSc in Physics / Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Please call us to discuss further.

Process Development Engineer - North East, UK-Midlands/Nth

12/11/2009 17:35:19

Our client is currently searching for a Process Development Engineer to work within the clean-room environment on various processes. The role will involve working on development projects and the ability to take on new ideas and concepts.

Desirable attributes include:

· Semiconductor process experience within a manufacturing environment
· General Process knowledge (etch, photolithography, thin films, deposition, metrology etc)
· Excellent communication and team building skills
· HND in Physics, or relevant science or engineering discipline

Please call to discuss further.

Semiconductor Process Technician - North East UK, UK-Midlands/Nth

12/11/2009 17:35:19

Our client is currently searching for a Semiconductor Process Technician to work within the clean-room environment on various equipment types. The equipment will include etch, photolithography, thin films, deposition, metrology etc.

Desirable attributes include:

· Semiconductor hands-on process experience within a manufacturing environment
· General Process knowledge
· Excellent communication and team building skills
· HND in Physics, or relevant science or engineering discipline

Please call to discuss further.

Lead Gameplay Programmer - London (£37500 - £45000), UK

12/11/2009 17:35:22

An exciting opportunity with a London based company to lead a game development team in the camera based gaming. You should have some proven experience as a lead developer either PC or PS3 or Xbox platforms.

You should have the following skills:

- Strong programming experience in C++
- Experience of developing game engine systems
- Good leadership experience with exceptional analytical and problem solving skills
- It is ideal to see someone with experience in working on camera based gaming but not essential

You will have a great opportunity to come up the ladder quickly within this organisation and you will be rewarded with a base salary of up to £45000 plus fantastic benefits.

IC Test Development Engineer, Austria

11/11/2009 17:14:35

Our multinational client now requires an IC Test Development Engineer to be responsible for the development of test concepts for IC's (wafer level and package level test). The role will involve hardware development and design of test interface circuitry as well as ATE programming and product characterisation and qualification.

Required skills include;

- Strong knowledge of semiconductor IC test within a high volume manufacturing facility
- Understanding of Labview, C, C++ languages
- Ability to liase with different departments and subcon manufacturing sites
- BSc in Physics / Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Please call us to discuss further

Test development engineers - VB, JTAG, Labview, UK-Home Counties

11/11/2009 17:14:41

Test Development engineers immediately required in Hertfordshire to develop and debug GPIB, JTAG and PXI controlled test systems for the manufacturing test of our leading-edge instrumentation products.

Applicants must be competant VB programmers . Experience of C# /.NET, JTAG test development and Labview programming is desirable. It would also be desirable for the individual to have experience with test equipment, and have the ability to carry out automated controls on this test gear, alongside having experience of the measurement of RF parameters. Previous experience of developing test systems for a manufacturing environment would be desirable.

Travel between local company sites is required - So a driving licence is needed.

Senior Optical Design Engineer - 10gb/s, Optoelectronics, Waveguides, UK-Home Counties

17/11/2009 17:17:37

Based in Hertfordshire, this is a fantastic opportunity to work on the development of state of the art optical communication products. The Senior Optical Design Engineer will take on a leadership role, focusing on the design and development of electro-optic components associated with electronics at speeds of at least 10Gb/s and preferably higher.

The successful applicant will have a proven background in Optoelectronics, including Fibre Optics, Semiconductor lasers, photodiodes, transimpendance amplifiers, laser drivers and wavelengths. This is an opportunity for a candidate will a drive for success.

DSP Software Development - Audio, UK-ThamesValley

11/11/2009 17:14:38

We currently have several DSP softrware development vacancies with our UK based client, a market leader in Audio IC and solution development for mobile, personal media player, automotive and many other applications.

Sucessful DSP software developers joining my client will have responsibility for design of signal processing (DSP) software implemented on their integrated circuits or as standalone software component solutions for internal and customer projects.

DSP Developers witht the following skills are invited to apply:
o C Programming
o Assembler Programming (ARM, MIPS, 8051, PIC, Other..)
o Experienced with DSP development
o DSP processing techniques (FIR's, IIR's etc#)
o Fixed point maths
o Knowledge of digital audio software development

Desirable skills include:
o C++, Windows application development
o Simulink
o OS Integration on Symbian
o WinCE
o Linux
o Other embedded SW experience

The ideal candidate will be a Software engineer who has worked on developing and porting audio algorithms on various DSP architectures. Good C programmer who can also write and debug assembly code. Ideally somebody who has had a mixture of porting and algorithm development and who has working in a small team environment

Apply by sending your CV to Alex at IC Software.

DSP Algorithms Development - Audio, UK-ThamesValley

11/11/2009 17:14:38

We currently have several DSP Algorithms development vacancies with our UK based client, a market leader in Audio IC and solution development for mobile, personal media player, automotive and many other applications.

Sucessful DSP Algorithms developers joining my client will have responsibility for design of signal processing algorithms and architectures to be implemented on their integrated circuits or as standalone software component solutions.

DSP Developers witht the following skills are invited to apply:
Essential:
o Matlab/Simulink experience
o Strong knowledge of DSP processing techniques
o Some commercial experience in one or more of the following: digital filter design, audio algorithm design, acoustics, fixed-point implementation, adaptive filters

Desirable:
o Higher level qualification in DSP (MSc or PhD)
o Knowledge of audio signal processing (DSP)
o C/C++
o Experience of implementing audio algorithms on fixed point DSP or custom hardware
o An interest in audio

Apply by sending your CV to Alex at IC Software.

Senior Hardware Design Engineer, UK-Home Counties

10/12/2009 18:29:55

Based in Hertfordshire, the Senior Hardware Design Engineer will be working on the development of stand-alone RF instrumentation hardware, responsibilities will include: The design and development of high speed digital control circuits (to interface with RF signal generation and measurement hardware); Progressing designs through from initial concept through to testing; FPGA and VHDL Design, Synthesis and implementation; Analogue Circuit design support.

The successful application will have a good relevant degree in Electronics with a proven background as a Digital Design Engineer, with skills in High Speed Digital Design, FPGA Design, VHDL Design, some Analogue Design and skills in PCB Design. Other skills required including taking a design through to manufacture. This role offers excellent career progression, salary and benefits, with the opportunity to work within an established organisation

Senior Software Engineers - C++, OO, design, maths, UK-Home Counties

11/11/2009 17:14:38

Principal/Senior Software Engineers immediately required in Hertfordshire to develop application software for test and measurement instruments.

The successful candidate will have an engineering degree and have previous experience of the design and development of software for products involving hardware and software interfaces. Applicants must be highly competent in using C++, with a strong mathematical ability and OO design skills. Knowledge of software interface is essential and GUI design would be desirable as would familiarity or involvement with RF design and measurement techniques.

Superb opportunity send your Cv to Emma Windows at IC Software

Senior RF Design Engineer, UK-Home Counties

11/11/2009 17:14:34

Based in Hertfordshire the Senior RF Design Engineer will be focusing on the development of modular and stand-alone RF instrumentation Hardware. Responsibilities will include RF Circuit Design, RF System Level Design, Baseband Design and Design Validation.
The Successful applicant, will have a good relevant degree with a proven background within RF or Microwave Design Engineering, including skills in RF/Microwave circuit design, diagnostics and measurement technicians with a knowledge of taking a product to manufacture.
This role offers excellent career progression, salary and benefits, with the opportunity to work within an established organization

Bus Development Mgr - Optical (Shenzhen, China), Far East

10/11/2009 14:50:40

My Client, a would famous American optical products company, is looking for a Business development Manager to be based in Shenzhen, China, helping them maintain and manager the relationship with their existing key account and achieve more design in and design win.

The right candidate should

1. Be degree qualified in optics, electronics or related fields
2. AT Least 12 years of direct experience in sales, product marketing, FAE or business development in optical component, optical fibre communication and etc
3. Strong communication in both English and Chinese is a MUST
4. Solid technical knowledge and experience of optical components, telecommunications and networking
5. Proven track record in Huawei account management or product application support is a plus

Tier-1 company with excellent salary package will only consider Tier-1 candidates.

Please send your CV to yongc@ic-resources.co.uk to apply.

Games Programmer - London (up to £45K), UK

09/11/2009 17:27:23

Here is an opportunity for game systems programmer to work for a company based in London who is market leaders in games and graphics industry.

Required Skills:
- At least one published game on PS3, XBox360, and PC or equivalent.
- Strong programming experience of C++ essential.
- Proven experience of low-level PS3 systems and architecture an advantage.
- Ability to understand and expand on an existing SDK framework.
- Must be able to demonstrate good communication and team collaboration skills.

If this is the opportunity for you please send your profile to anand@ic-software.co.uk or call me on 0118 988 1150 to discuss

C++ / Maemo / Linux developers - Finland, Scandinavia

09/11/2009 17:27:23

I am looking for a number of Linux Developers on behalf of my client who is currently building the wireless for tomorrow. You should be able to handle middleware development, application and user interface development. You must have a track record in working on various Linux development environment or any mobile platforms such as Symbian for instance. It is advantageous if you have worked on Maemo, OpenGL , QT and browsers. You must be a strong C or C++ programmer with an attitude in producing results. We are looking for motivated individuals who can join the company and grow with the company.

There is an excellent opportunity to grow up the ladder once proven your skills and you will be rewarded with a base salary of up to 60000 Euros for the right person plus fantastic benefits package.

If you think you are the right person for the above role please send your CV to anand@ic-software.co.uk or call me on 0118 988 1150.

Yield Improvement Process Engineer, UK-Wales

09/11/2009 17:27:21

Our international client is now searching for a Yield Improvement Process Engineer to be part of the device defect team. The role will involve working with process, equipment and device engineers to drive defect reduction and yield improvement programs.

Required skills for the Yield Improvement Engineer will include the following;

- Strong semiconductor process yield experience
- Defect reduction and yield improvement knowledge
- Strong communication skills
- BSc in Physics / Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Please call us to discuss further.

FAE for EDA tools development start-up £50K, UK-Midlands/Nth

09/11/2009 17:27:23

My client are a growing EDA development start-up providing tools for the rapid development of electronic systems which close the Software / Hardware Divide.

They are looking for a a technical Field Applications Engineer (FAE) to join them, contributing both technically with hands on development but also to be one of the main company representatives engaging customers, contributing to conferences and attending exhibitions.

The successful candidate will have:
- Excellent customer facing skills
- Good programming experience for C++ based applications.
- Knowledge of VHDL/Verilog.
- Experience developing code for data flow graphs, compiler optimizations, high level synthesis a plus
- Project management experience.
- Previous experience of developing EDA software tools

Email your CV to Alex at IC Software to apply or for further information regarding this excellent opportunity.

Senior Digital Design Engineer - FPGA, Software, UK-South West

10/11/2009 14:50:43

My client is a top-tier IC developer for the wireless market. Based in a scenic location in the south west, they are recruiting for a Senior Digital Design Engineer with a mix of skills in software development to come onboard and develop a range of applications for wireless communications systems.

Reporting to the IC Design Director, you will be responsible for:
- Digital design (using VHDL or Verilog) and synthesis of FPGAs
- Developing software programs to customer specifications
- Visiting customer sites to deliver technical support and an expertise in order to overcome pre-production glitches and achieve successful sign-off

Requirements:
- A solid background in Digital FPGA Design with expertise in VHDL and/or Verilog
- Experience of embedded software applications
- System level design experience with knowledge of hardware and hardware/software partitioning
- C programming
- The ability to develop Graphical User Interface (GUI) systems would be a real plus, but not essential.

The successful engineer will be a creative individual capable of taking on a number of novel projects simultaneously. For the right candidate my client offers a competitive salary package plus great scope for career progression.

Please contact caroline@ic-resources.co.uk with your CV for immediate consideration

Design and Development Engineer -Hardware, FPGA, VHDL, Software, Embedded, UK-South West

09/11/2009 17:27:19

Based in the south west this new role will focus on the design, development and delivery of a range of FPGA and Software application for wireless technology. Responsibilities will involve Digital Design with VHDL or Verilog and the Synthesis of FPGA's, planning software and digital design to customer specification and carrying out system level design.

The successful applicant will have a proven background in FPGA Design using VHDL/Verilog, Digital system level design, Embedded Software applications and Strong C programming for Real-Time Embedded Systems.

C++ / Linux Qt / Software Engineer - Scandinavia:, Scandinavia

05/11/2009 17:21:31

I am looking for a senior level Linux Qt software application engineer on behalf of my client to work with next generation mobile devices. The successful candidate should have proven experience in C or C++ programming and good experience in Qt development. You should also have good working knowledge of Linux development tools such as GCC, GDB etc. It is a big plus if you have familiarity with Maemo platform architecture.

Highly competitive salary on offer along with an opportunity for a professional growth within this organisation. If you want to be a part of this team please send your CV to anand@ic-software.co.uk to apply for this opportunity or call me on 0118 988 1150 to discuss further

Assembly Technician - Medical Devices, UK-South East

05/11/2009 17:21:28

My client based in the South East are looking with immediate effect for a Assembly Technician. Based within the medical devices sector, this offers an exciting opportunity to join a research and development company who are at the leading edge of point of care technology.

The successful candidate will ideally have had exposure to the medical devices sector with direct experience within assembly and production. Exposure to plastic injection moulded products is also advantageous. The client is a research and development facility so the emphasis is on quality and low volume manufacture producing samples ready for clinical trials.

If you have exposure to the medical devices industry or clean room assembly of a similar nature, please respond now to be considered for the role. Due to the anticipated level of response, please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 7 days. However your details will be kept on record for future roles.

Senior Firmware Engineer - Cork, UK-Ireland

04/11/2009 15:17:45

Senior Firmware Engineer/Architect now required in Cork to join a growing team.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate:
1) In-depth digital power firmware design experience at machine code level in real time control environments
2) Expertise and in-depth knowledge in control systems and implementing control algorithms in firmware
3) Expertise and leadership in the development of real-time control code, its testing, qualification and support
4) Expertise and leadership in the review, documentation and implementing a robust design process for embedded firmware in a high volume environment
Being able to show expertise of applying his skills in the areas of power/motor control, analog electronics, semiconductor design and high volume product design are a definite plus.

Applicants will have a relevant degree and more than 10yrs commercial experience. PLease send your CV to Emma Windows at IC Software.

Process Engineer - Technician - Medical Devices, UK-South East

10/12/2009 18:30:04

My client based in the South East are looking with immediate effect for a Process Engineer. Based within the medical devices sector, this offers an exciting opportunity to join a research and development company who are at the leading edge of point of care technology.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of pilot line manufacturing capability. This will require experience or understanding of:

Pilot Manufacture of disposable test strips
Optimising and validating manufacturing processes
Creating manufacturing specifications and procedures.
Proof of manufacturing feasibility.
Developing a pilot manufacturing process in conjunction with equipment vendors

Knowledge of pilot manufacturing processes
Experience in process optimisation and validation of automated systems
A degree in a Biotech, Biomedical discipline is highly desirable.
Medical devices industry (or Biomedical) and relating quality standards. ISO 13485, FDA compliance.

If you are immediately available and have the experience required please respond now to be considered for the role.

Software Tools Development Engineer c.£40K, UK-East Anglia

04/11/2009 15:17:42

Software tools development engineering position with my Blue Chip clients Software tool development team based in Cambridgeshire in the UK.

The successful software tool developer will become part of a team responsible for the whole software development tool chain that supports their processor and associated applications. The primary responsibilities of this software tool development role are to:

- Development of GNU binutils, GDB and GCC
- Support and enhance their Eclipse IDE
- Develop models of their processor and System On Chips (SoCs)
- Develop and enhance 3rd party tools in support of application development

Applicants will be experienced software development professional with following attributes:

- Strong software engineering skills
- Strong 'C'/embedded software programming ability
- Experience in development of software development tools

Candidates that meet the above but also have experience in the below will have a distinct advantage.
- Expertise in processor architectures and their design
- Knowledge of C++, Java, scripting languages (e.g. Perl, Python), assembler

Apply by sending your CV to Alex at IC Software

C / C++ / OpenGL / 2D or 3D Engineers - South East, UK-South East

02/11/2009 16:18:56

Here is an exciting opportunity for a software engineer to be involved in working on next-generation graphics drivers which goes on to millions of consumer electronics products like Mobile Phones, Navigation Devices etc. The ideal candidate should have strong programming in skills in C or C++ programming and proven experience in writing low-level drivers with familiarity in Linux or WinCE or WinXP platforms. You should have good background in 2D or 3D graphics API's.

We are looking for candidates from graduates level up to experienced programmers for this specific opportunity. If you have low-level C or C++ programming experience with a bit of experience in writing low-level drivers please send your CV to (Anand Natesan) anand@ic-software.co.uk or call me on 0118 988 1150 to apply for this opportunity.

IC Sales Director ( Auto / Automotive, Greater China ), Far East

02/11/2009 16:18:52

My client, a world famous semiconductor company, is looking for a Greater China Sales Director for their automotive business unit to be based in Shenzhen or Shanghai, China, helping them win more business revenue in automotive sector in Greater China area, including Mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

The right candidate should

1. Have excellent communication skills in both Chinese Mandarin and English
2. Degree qualified in electronics engineering or software engineering
3. Have 10 years semiconductor industry experience; Automotive sales experience preferred
4. Sales leadership, organizational leadership, rich experience in growing business and team with entrepreneurial spirits since you need to manager a 30-staff team including sales/marketing/FAEs

The successful candidate will

1. Lead Automotive team to manage business creation and business planning processes for the automotive business unit in Greater China
2. Drive market share growth within the region while optimizing revenue and margins
3. Identify high potential accounts in the region and drive marketing and business development activities tailored to these accounts
4. Drive design-ins and new business opportunities to achieve continuous growth and profitability
5. Recommend, co-develop, and deploy business unit marketing strategy and product pricing for the global market and within the region

Tier 1 Semiconductor Company only accepts top-level candidates.

Please send your CV to yongc@ic-resources.co.uk to apply.

Front-End / Web Application Developer - Berlin (Germany), Germany

30/10/2009 17:13:23

We are looking for Web Application Developers who has proven experience and strong track record in developing user interfaces for web and mobile devices. You must be an expert in HTML, JavaScript, JSP, XML and various JavaScript libraries with good knowledge of SOAP/REST based web services. The ideal candidate should have previous experience with mobile XHTML application and good understand of mobile browser environments. It is ideal if you have also worked on programming languages like C++, Python etc. You will have a fantastic career progression with excellent salary package plus relocation assistance and benefits.

DSP Design - Software, Comms, Multimedia - South West £40K, UK-Wales

29/10/2009 17:24:40

DSP design engineer sought by my client expanding their DSP development team in the South West. They offer intellectual property (IP) for communication and multimedia signal processing, in the form of proven DSP software packages and hardware accelerators. Their IP is used worldwide in cordless phones, digital radio/audio systems and mobile phones

They are looking for candidates with DSP skills in the communications sector.

- Fundamentally you will have a good grasp of communication systems and appropriate processing techniques for equalisation, demodulation and error correction

- Coding skills in Matlab

- Ability to organise and guide a small team of engineers

- Coding skills in C and assembler

- Understanding of hardware architectures

If you would like further information or to apply please contact Alex at IC Software, DSP and Embedded Software consultant.

Digital Signal Processing / DSP Engineer - Salaries up to £50K, UK-South West

29/10/2009 17:24:40

Senior Digital Signal Processing (DSP) position with my client, a massively successful semiconductor design and manufacturer for the key wireless communications and multimedia technology spaces.

The successful DSP candidate will become a key engineer within the DSP team and will be contributing to the specification, development and validation of a sub-system within a cutting-edge broadcast receiver.

This will comprise the following duties:
- Requirement capture for functional blocks in a receiver
- Hardware and software structure specification
- Developing techniques for efficient implementation
- Liaising with software and hardware teams throughout the company

If you are an experienced DSP engineer with the skill and processing techniques for equalisation, demodulation and error correction, coding skills in Matlab, software implementation in C and assembler then this is the opportunity for you.

Email Alex at IC software with your latest CV to apply.

Digital Signal Processing / DSP Engineer - Salaries up to £50K, UK-Wales

29/10/2009 17:24:40

Product Assurance Engineer - PA Engineer, UK-South East

30/10/2009 17:13:21

My client based in the South East are looking with immediate effect for a Product Assurance engineer on a permanent basis. Specialising in optical solutions this PA role is looking to secure a successful engineer as soon as possible.

The successful candidate should have a strong Product Assurance background ideally with some QA exposure to compliment your experience. A bias towards product development and design would also be advantageous as you will be involved with small volume production rather than mass.

It is also highly desirable to have some prior experience within optics or optical related production as well as ESA or space exposure.

If you are immediately available or seriously considering your next career move please respond now to be considered for the role.