Semiconductor Jobs in Reading

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

AI Modelling and Simulation Engineer

This role involves designing and maintaining a Python-based framework to model hardware and software latency, concurrency, and event-driven relationships for Lumai's photonic AI hardware. You will work closely with architecture and compiler teams to ensure the models are accurate and useful for decision-making, and may lead a small team.

Lumai Headington, Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Electronics Buyer

This role involves sourcing, evaluating, and procuring electronic components for a global leader in advanced space communications technology. You will work closely with engineering, projects, and quality teams, interpreting technical drawings and BOMs, and identifying new suppliers.

Enterprise Recruitment Harwell, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £45,000 – £65,000 pa

CNC Miller

This role involves programming, setting, and operating modern CNC milling machinery to produce large and complex components for high-integrity industries like nuclear, medical, and semiconductor. The position requires strong Heidenhain and 5-axis machining experience, with responsibilities including tooling selection, inspection, and quality documentation.

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd Shippon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Principal FPGA Design Engineer - Oxfordshire

This role involves leading the architecture and delivery of high-throughput FPGA subsystems, from initial requirements through RTL implementation, custom-ASIC bring-up, and product release. You will collaborate with ASIC, firmware, and software teams, optimize designs for performance, and mentor mid/senior hardware engineers.

Morgan McKinley Oxford, United Kingdom £80,000 – £120,000 pa

Junior Laser Applications Engineer

This role involves hands-on experimentation with short-pulse solid-state lasers and optical systems to develop and optimize laser-material processing techniques. You will design and conduct experiments, analyze results, and support the transition of processes from the lab to industrial applications.

Mploy Group Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £30,000 – £40,000 pa

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

Senior Staff Analog Mixed-Signal Design and Modelling Engineer

This role involves designing and verifying analog and mixed-signal blocks for IonQ's Cryo-CMOS ICs, building and maintaining full-chip models, and setting design and modelling standards. The engineer will work on precision analog blocks, Verilog-A/Verilog-AMS models, and co-simulation environments, contributing to the development of advanced quantum systems.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom

Senior FPGA Verification Engineer

This role involves designing and implementing FPGA test and simulation best practices, contributing to the development of advanced quantum control systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality and reliable FPGA designs, using UVM/SystemVerilog and Python for test automation.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom