About usIn this role, you will take ownership of the leadership and technical direction of an electronic IC development group. You will work closely with company leadership while guiding a team of engineers through the full product life cycle — from concept to volume production.TasksProvide technical and organisational leadership for an IC design and layout engineering teamManage, mentor, and develop engineers, fostering a high-performance and collaborative cultureTranslate market and customer requirements into robust technical specificationsDrive alignment on design flows, tools, and best practices across the organisationOversee project execution, ensuring delivery against technical targets, cost constraints, and schedulesAct as a key technical contact for customers and external partnersProfileMaster’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related disciplineDemonstrated experience building and leading expert-level engineering teamsHands-on expertise in RF integrated circuit design, verification, and characterisationDeep familiarity with advanced semiconductor technologies and modern EDA toolchainsKnowledge of optical or electro-optical transceiver systems and marketsStrong analytical thinking and a structured approach to problem solvingComfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environmentsClear and confident communicator with strong written and verbal skillsFluent in English; German language skills are a plusWe offerSignificant autonomy and influence within a lean organisational structureA motivated, international team with ambitious growth plansLong-term professional development and leadership opportunitiesModern workplace with flexible hours and a collaborative atmosphereContactIf this sounds like something of interest, please feel free to apply below or alternatively reach out to me at rmiles@optimussearch.com