Electronic Engineering Internship (Mixed-Signal IC)

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland or Newbury, England; interns must be based within commutable distance of the selected office.

Company

hirify.global develops mixed-signal processing solutions for consumer electronics brands and operates engineering teams focused on hardware and software innovation.

What you will do

• Work on a technical engineering project relevant to an Electronics and Electrical Engineering degree.
• Develop mixed-signal integrated-circuit IP and physical designs in analog, digital, and IC layout disciplines.
• Support pre-silicon verification, ASIC emulation, validation, and product test engineering.
• Perform EMC emissions and immunity testing, RF measurements, modeling, and interference troubleshooting.
• Design evaluation and test boards, execute validation plans, write automation scripts, and analyze silicon performance.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers while developing planning, teamwork, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an MEng or BEng in Electronics and Electrical Engineering or a related degree, on track for a 2:1 or better.
• Solid understanding of analog and digital integrated-circuit design fundamentals, including CMOS operational amplifier design.
• Strong laboratory and silicon validation skills, with relevant experience using electronic test equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Must be available for full-time employment during the internship and work on-site within commuting distance of Edinburgh or Newbury.
• U.S. export control eligibility is required; visa or deemed export license sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Experience with Verilog or VHDL and pre-silicon verification.
• Knowledge of semiconductor device physics, manufacturing processes, electromagnetic compatibility, signal integrity, RF measurements, or PCB design.
• Experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, audio analyzers, DMMs, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, or laboratory automation.

Culture & Benefits

• Summer placements run from June to September; MEng placements run from April to January.
• Mentoring, coaching, and development from experienced engineers.
• Modern office environments in Edinburgh and Newbury with a primarily in-office schedule; interns may work in the office up to five days per week.
• Competitive salary and benefits, discounted lunches, an on-site gym, games area, jam room, social events, and free snacks, drinks, and fruit.
• An inclusive culture focused on innovation, creativity, fairness, community engagement, and timely execution.