Principal Physical Design Engineer (Full Chip Expert)
Location: Integral / Hybrid
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Physical Design Function Lead
Join Aion Silicon and Shape the Future of Semiconductor Innovation
At Aion Silicon, we're seeking an experienced Principal Physical Design Engineer to lead the physical implementation of complex, cutting‑edge SoCs and ASICs. This is a senior technical leadership role for a recognised Full‑Chip Physical Design expert who thrives on solving complex challenges, mentoring engineering teams, and driving successful tape‑outs on advanced technology nodes.
You will take ownership of the complete physical design flow, from RTL/netlist handoff through to final sign‑off and GDSII generation, working closely with cross‑functional teams across the globe.
Define and drive chip‑level physical design strategies, methodologies and best practices.
Coordinate closely with RTL, STA, DFT, Packaging, Foundry and EDA partners to achieve successful design closure.
Mentor and coach Physical Design engineers, supporting capability development across the team.




Review and approve block‑level physical design deliverables before integration.
Support recruitment activities and contribute to building a world‑class Physical Design team.
10+ years of Physical Design experience with a proven track record of full-chip delivery.
~ Pin placement, channel planning and congestion management
Power Planning & Package Integration

Power grid design and optimisation
IR drop and electromigration analysis
Bump planning and package co‑design
MCMM timing analysis
Hierarchical timing budgeting and closure
Reliability and noise analysis
2.5D/3D‑IC and chiplet‑based architectures
~ Master's or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline

At Aion Silicon, you'll work alongside exceptional engineers on some of the industry's most challenging semiconductor projects. If you're a recognised Full‑Chip Physical Design expert ready to make a significant impact, we'd love to hear

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