Semiconductor Jobs in Newport

Newport is a hub for semiconductor manufacturing and research, home to leading-edge fabrication facilities and a skilled workforce.

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Newport, located in South Wales, is a key centre for the UK's semiconductor industry. The city hosts several major fabrication plants and research facilities, making it a vital location for semiconductor design, fabrication, and testing. Companies ranging from global leaders to innovative scaleups are based here, offering a wide range of roles from process engineering to device testing. The local ecosystem is supported by strong links to academic institutions and a growing talent pool, making Newport an attractive location for professionals in the semiconductor sector.

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Belcan · 1001–5000 people · Late stage

Senior FPGA Engineer

  • Newport
  • On-site
  • £85 ph
  • Senior
  • Contract

Design, develop and verify FPGA solutions in VHDL across the full development lifecycle, from requirements capture and architecture definition to simulation, validation and hardware integration. You'll provide technical leadership within a multidisciplinary team on a Defence & Aerospace programme, using Xilinx, Altera or Microsemi devices with Vivado, Quartus II, ModelSim or Libero tooling.

Xilinx · Altera · Microsemi +5

SC clearance Last month

CBSbutler

FPGA Design Engineer - SC Cleared

  • Newport
  • On-site
  • £80 – £85 ph
  • Senior

Deliver FPGA development work packages end to end, from requirements analysis and architectural design through VHDL implementation, simulation, verification and integration into target hardware. Work onsite in South Wales on complex hardware projects, reporting progress against cost, schedule and quality targets, with scope to lead and review engineering work.

Altera Quartus II · Mentor ModelSim · Microsemi Libero IDE +5

SC clearance Last month

Line Up Aviation

Senior FPGA Engineer

  • Newport
  • £85 ph
  • Senior · manages people
  • Contract

Responsible for executing allocated FPGA work packages within cost, time and quality constraints, covering requirements analysis, architectural and detailed design, implementation, verification and integration onto target platforms. Requires proficiency in VHDL, simulation and synthesis tools, with recent experience of Altera, Microsemi or Xilinx devices, plus technical support and review of team members' work.

Altera · Microsemi · Xilinx

Clearance required Last month

Roles further afield

A little outside Newport, but within reach.

Hexwired Recruitment Limited

FPGA Engineer

  • Bristol
  • £65,000 – £75,000 pa
  • Senior

Designs RTL for next-generation communication systems, working on both FPGA and ASIC platforms using Verilog or SystemVerilog. The role sits within an expanding electronics manufacturer and calls for signal processing or digital communications knowledge plus scripting, typically in Python.

Verilog · SystemVerilog · Python

Today

Matchtech

Principal FPGA Engineer

  • Bristol
  • Lead

Lead FPGA and SoC design for airborne imaging and sensor systems, owning architecture for video processing, sensor integration, stabilisation and control. Hands-on work spans RTL development in VHDL/SystemVerilog, simulation, synthesis, timing closure, hardware bring-up and verification, plus mentoring junior engineers and reviewing schematics and constraints.

Xilinx · AMD · Intel +4

Yesterday

Mane Contract Services

Quality Engineer

  • Bristol
  • £23 – £24 ph
  • Mid-level
  • Contract

Drive quality improvements across manufacturing, engineering and supplier operations, maintaining the ISO 9001:2015 QMS, conducting internal and supplier audits, and managing SCARs. Investigate non-conformances, support NPI and First Article Inspections, and monitor KPIs with Power BI reporting. Based in Bristol on an initial six-month contract within a leading engineering and manufacturing business.

Power BI · SharePoint · Microsoft Office +2

2 days ago

Dabster Systems Ireland Limited

Design verification Engineer

  • Bristol
  • Remote
  • £50 – £60 ph
  • Senior

Verification of a next-generation multi-die SoC, covering subsystem- and SoC-level functional verification with SystemVerilog/UVM and processor-driven C test programs on embedded cores. Involves adapting existing UVM environments, debugging RTL simulation failures, running regressions and driving functional coverage closure, with scripting in Python, Perl or shell.

SystemVerilog · UVM · ARM +3

2 days ago

Graphcore

Senior Board Test Engineer

  • Bristol
  • Senior

Develop manufacturing tests for advanced PCB assemblies, analysing designs for testability and manufacturing risks. Build boundary scan and embedded functional tests, diagnose faults to component level, and deploy and support solutions in factory and field environments alongside design and manufacturing teams.

JTAG · Boundary Scan · ICT +5

Clearance required 3 days ago

Graphcore

Lab Technician

  • Bristol
  • On-site

Support the facilities behind AI hardware bring-up, validation and characterisation in Bristol laboratories. You'll perform preventative maintenance, calibrate and troubleshoot test equipment, manage assets, handle board and cable modifications, and shape standard operating procedures while mentoring junior colleagues.

Oscilloscopes · Logic Analysers · Power Supplies +4

Last week

Graphcore

Programme Manager

  • Bristol
  • Senior

Coordinates manufacturing test delivery for New Product Introductions, connecting chip, board and system test, lab operations and silicon characterisation into one programme. Supports DfX reviews, manages cross-functional plans and improves NPI/NPD processes across globally distributed teams in Product Test and Diagnosis.

Last week

Graphcore

Principal Hardware Test Engineer

  • Bristol
  • Lead

Lead advanced manufacturing test strategy for complex circuit board assemblies, defining methods and evaluation criteria across optical and X-ray inspection, in-circuit test, boundary scan and functional test. Set direction, mentor engineers and work closely with design, manufacturing, silicon and CEM partners to improve defect coverage and diagnostic resolution.

JTAG 1149.x · iJTAG · MDA +1

2 weeks ago
The scene

Hiring in Newport

Newport's semiconductor industry is characterised by a blend of large multinational corporations and dynamic scaleups. These companies are actively hiring for a variety of roles, from entry-level technicians to senior engineers and researchers.

The city's strong ties to academic institutions, such as the University of South Wales, ensure a steady supply of skilled graduates. This collaboration also drives innovation and provides opportunities for professional development.

Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Newport offers a vibrant and supportive environment for those looking to build a career in the semiconductor industry.

FAQs

Common questions

  • Common roles include process engineers, device physicists, and test engineers, focusing on fabrication, design, and quality assurance.

  • While some roles may offer hybrid working, many positions, especially those involving lab work, are on-site due to the nature of the tasks.

  • The job market is robust, with opportunities for entry-level roles in fabrication, testing, and quality control, often supported by local training programmes.

  • Salaries in Newport are competitive and can vary based on experience and role. For specific salary ranges, refer to the salary section on this page.

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