Senior Algorithm/Research Engineer (DSP, Sensor Systems)

Senior Algorithm/Research Engineer (DSP, Sensor Systems) Whiteley, Fareham (3 days per week onsite) £60-65k + 10% Bonus + Package Your new company You'll be joining the European headquarters of a high-growth, innovation-led semiconductor business developing next-generation human-machine interface technology.

The Research team focuses primarily on capacitive touch sensing, helping to shape advanced touch ICs used within OLED display panels and other future-facing products. This is a highly collaborative R&D environment where ideas move from initial research and modelling through to system validation.

Engineers work hands-on across hardware, firmware, software, data analysis and system modelling, using agile methods to solve complex technical problems and turn early concepts into robust product technology. The role is hybrid and you'll be required to work three days per week onsite in Whiteley.

Your new role This is a hands-on Senior Algorithm Engineer role where you'll take technical ownership of algorithm development for RISC-V-based capacitive touch controllers. You'll work at the interface of sensor physics, mixed-signal electronics, digital signal processing and silicon validation, developing practical solutions to real-world sensing, interference and noise challenges.

You'll own algorithm workstreams from initial problem definition and high-level modelling through experimentation, optimisation and validation on real hardware. This will include designing filtering, calibration and noise-rejection algorithms, alongside developing models of capacitive sensors, analogue front ends, ADCs and digital signal chains that reflect physical non-idealities.

A central part of the position is connecting models to measured behaviour. You'll plan experiments using sensor prototypes and IC evaluation platforms, investigate discrepancies between simulated and silicon performance, and establish evidence-based root causes.

You'll also consider fixed-point behaviour, numerical precision, computational demands, memory and latency when defining practical implementation requirements for embedded firmware or digital hardware. Working closely with system architects, mixed-signal IC designers, firmware engineers and validation specialists, you'll influence technical direction and help translate research into product-ready solutions.

You'll also review the work of junior colleagues and provide practical mentoring while remaining a highly hands-on individual contributor. What you'll need to succeed You'll have a BEng/BSc, MEng/MSc or PhD in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Signal Processing or a closely related discipline, alongside 5+ years of commercial experience across DSP, algorithm development, physical sensor systems or mixed-signal engineering. You'll bring...

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