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# Senior VLSI Design Engineer

- **Company:** MDA Space
- **Location:** Farnborough, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Very-Large-Scale Integration, Signal Processing, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Information Technology, Vlsi Design, Front End Software Development, Physical Design
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2859571593-senior-vlsi-design-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field from a major academic institute
 * +5 years in VLSI engineering
 * Substantial knowledge and experience in the full ASIC/VLSI chip-design flow and tool chainn
 * RTL coding, verification, PD aware synthesis and STA
 * VLSI architecting experience
 * Good understanding of signal processing and modem architecture and design experience - Major advantage
 * Self-learning capabilities, adapt to changes and study new technical fields
 * Effective teamwork, collaboration and mission leadership skills
 * Company internal and external communication skills - both verbal and written

## Description

Be part of a dynamic and motivated modem VLSI design team. Take part in a complex SOC VLSI chip-design activities with major focus on advanced digital signal processing and modem subsystem development, covering architectural, front-end design, verification and physical-design aspects.

 * VLSI development of digital modules from concept to final implementation, meeting physical design entry requirements
 * Be part of a multi-team developing advanced signal processing cores and subsystem solution
 * In charge of adjusting, deploying and integrating the subsystem into company design environment


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