Semiconductor Jobs in Maidstone

Senior QPU Design Engineer

The Senior QPU Design Engineer will integrate features into complex chips for quantum computers, collaborating with scientists and fabrication engineers. Responsibilities include chip layout, multi-layer design, and project ownership.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom

Consultant Electronics Engineer

This role involves developing diverse, groundbreaking electronics technologies, from proof of concept to prototyping. You'll work on systems combining advanced sensors, imaging, EM, acoustics, and AI, with applications in edge computing and special projects. The team is small, multi-disciplinary, and fast-paced, offering frequent new challenges and the opportunity to see projects through to completion quickly.

ECM Selection Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £80,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Board Test Engineer

Designs and implements manufacturing test solutions for high-complexity AI accelerator boards, covering ICT, boundary scan, and functional testing. Develops MCU-based test firmware and supports test station deployment at offshore production sites. Focuses on robust, repeatable validation of high-power, high-speed PCBAs with PCIe Gen6 and advanced power delivery.

Fractile Bristol, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Hardware System Test Engineer

This role involves developing and maintaining system-level hardware defect detection tests for AI accelerator servers, focusing on identifying manufacturing and field issues such as PCIe faults, cooling problems, and interconnect failures. The engineer will create fast, deterministic diagnostic tests used in factory and service environments, working closely with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure reliability. The position emphasizes root-cause analysis, test coverage improvement, and integration of diagnostics into production systems.

Fractile Bristol, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Hardware System Test Engineering Team Leader

Lead the development and execution of system-level test strategies for a high-performance AI accelerator server platform, covering manufacturing, rack integration, and field deployment. Design automated tests for hardware, firmware, OS, cooling, and management subsystems, with deep integration into OpenBMC and Redfish. Drive testability across heterogeneous compute systems and high-speed PCIe Gen6 interconnects, while managing internal and external test engineering teams.

Fractile Bristol, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Semiconductor Test Engineer

Develop and debug ATE test programs for an advanced AI accelerator chip, covering digital logic, memory, and high-speed interfaces. Perform silicon bring-up, characterization, and failure analysis while collaborating with design and DFT teams. Support high-volume manufacturing ramp and advanced packaging test flows.

Fractile Bristol, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

FPGA Engineer

The FPGA Engineer will work closely with systems, hardware, and software teams to design, develop, and verify FPGA solutions using VHDL and System Verilog. Responsibilities include creating robust designs, documenting deliverables, and ensuring configuration management.

Gold Group Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom £55,000 – £80,000 pa

FPGA Design Engineer

Design and develop FPGA firmware for safety-critical systems using VHDL, from concept through verification and qualification. Work within a small, cross-functional team to integrate FPGA solutions with electronics and software components, ensuring compliance with rigorous technical and regulatory standards. Focus on high-performance digital design with strong emphasis on documentation, timing, and verification.

Cortech Talent Solutions Whitstable, Kent, United Kingdom £40,000 – £70,000 pa

FPGA Engineer

Design and develop FPGA-based systems across the full lifecycle, with a focus on defence and aerospace applications. Work on-site using VHDL and tools like Xilinx/Altera FPGAs, Modelsim/Questasim, and DxDesigner. Debug and validate complex digital logic in a security-cleared environment.

Sapien Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom £60 – £74 ph

On-site Contract Clearance Required

FPGA Engineer

This role involves designing, developing, and verifying FPGA firmware for complex, safety-critical systems. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, lead design reviews, and contribute to technical strategy, with a focus on high-reliability solutions and best practices in firmware engineering.

Matchtech Hastings, East Sussex, United Kingdom £70,000 – £75,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

FPGA Design Engineer

The FPGA Design Engineer will lead complex firmware development for avionics and maritime systems, from concept to integration. Responsibilities include designing FPGA systems in VHDL, interpreting technical requirements, creating documentation, and collaborating with electronics and software teams.

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants Whitstable, Kent, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent