Semiconductor Jobs

NVIDIA · Belfast

Lead security research, architecture and implementation for next-generation networking products, taking a hands-on role defining hardware and software security solutions. Work across internal teams and external partners on IO interfaces, boot architecture, RISC-V and root-of-trust, with architectural modelling and validation. Requires deep embedded and low-level firmware expertise.

NVIDIA · United Kingdom

Lead security research, architecture and implementation for next-generation NVIDIA Networking products, taking a hands-on role defining hardware and software security solutions. Work across internal teams and external partners on IO interfaces, boot architecture, RISC-V, root-of-trust and low-level firmware, guiding open-source implementation and customer threat resolution.

Morson Edge · Luton · £62 – £85 ph

Design, develop and verify FPGA firmware for complex, safety-critical digital systems, deriving requirements and architectures from system-level specs. Build RTL in Verilog/SystemVerilog, verify with UVM, and work with Xilinx, Intel and Microsemi toolchains plus high-speed interfaces like PCIe, Ethernet and JESD. Sits within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to design reviews, testing and documentation under DO-254-style processes.

Theo James Recruitment · Newton Aycliffe · £53,350 pa

Multi-skilled maintenance role in a specialist semiconductor manufacturing environment, covering planned and preventative maintenance, breakdown response and electrical, electronic and mechanical fault finding. You will drive equipment improvements, support continuous improvement and structured problem-solving, liaise with vendors and train fellow technicians and apprentices on a 4-day, 12-hour day shift pattern.

Redline Group · Devizes · £80,000 – £90,000 pa

Translate probabilistic algorithms from Python, C++, MATLAB and pseudocode into pipelined, resource-efficient FPGA RTL, writing custom VHDL from scratch where vendor IP is unsuitable. Architect high-speed data acquisition pipelines using ultra-fast ADCs, PCIe, Ethernet and transceivers, and handle verification, bring-up and timing/power optimisation across multiple clock domains alongside hardware, software, research and ASIC teams.

Platform Recruitment · Cheltenham · £45,000 – £55,000 pa

Contribute to advanced electronic systems by implementing signal, image and data-processing algorithms in VHDL, designing PCBs with FPGAs, SoCs and high-speed interfaces, and completing schematic capture in OrCAD. The role also covers test firmware, embedded software, Linux device drivers and bringing up newly designed boards within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Platform Recruitment · Bristol · £55,000 pa

Develops custom embedded Linux images with Yocto, writing BitBake recipes, layers and BSPs, and building C/C++ software for ARM and SoC platforms. Involves Linux kernel, bootloader and device-driver integration, hardware bring-up and debugging, plus prototype support and technical trials within an R&D team working on communications, RF and sensor systems.

Octagon Group · Andover · £40,000 – £45,000 pa

Hands-on maintenance engineering role in an ISO 7 semiconductor assembly and test facility, covering scheduled preventative maintenance, fault investigation and repairs. Involves servicing HVAC, HEPA filtration and LEV systems, supporting utilities such as compressed air, nitrogen and power, and coordinating external service engineers alongside Production, Process Engineering and Quality.

Beautiful Recruitment · Southampton · £40,000 – £80,000 pa

Senior technical role supporting reliability, installation, commissioning and continuous improvement of MOVPE, MOCVD and epitaxy equipment in a high-growth semiconductor fab. Involves fault-finding across electrical, mechanical, vacuum, pneumatic and PLC control systems, leading reliability and upgrade projects, and working with suppliers and contractors. Distinct for its focus on advanced wafer-growth equipment and new capital equipment installation.

Wolviston Management Services · Newton Aycliffe

Generates, verifies and releases MMIC integrated circuit layouts and mask reticle designs within a Design Services team, taking designs from concept through to mask release. Liaises with customers, engineers, programme managers and external mask manufacturers, and maintains reticle records and design archives. Uses CAD layout tools such as KLayout, L-Edit or Nazca Design.

Wolviston Management Services · Newton Aycliffe

Integrates individual semiconductor processes into stable, repeatable manufacturing flows that support high yield and product quality. Works with Process, Device, Design, Quality and Production teams across the product lifecycle, from development and qualification to production ramp-up, using SPC, DOE and FMEA in a cleanroom environment.

Lumai · Oxford

Owns embedded software for a novel optical AI accelerator, writing Linux kernel and bare-metal device drivers, firmware for control processors, and deterministic RTOS control tasks. Leads board support package bring-up on new custom silicon revisions, debugging with JTAG, scopes and logic analysers, and sets the embedded team's coding standards and test methodology.

MASS · Lincoln · £52,000 – £62,000 pa

As a Senior FPGA Engineer, you will design and implement real-time signal processing systems for mission-critical applications in the electromagnetic warfare domain. You will work closely with system engineers, software teams, and domain specialists to develop FPGA-based solutions using platforms like AMD/Xilinx RFSoC and Intel FPGA. The role involves a strong on-site presence in Lincoln, with opportunities for international collaboration and direct impact on operational outcomes.

Enterprise Recruitment · Towcester · £60,000 – £65,000 pa

This role involves hands-on engineering support for production operations, maintaining and improving epitaxy equipment, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will coordinate maintenance, support equipment upgrades, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high equipment uptime and compliance with safety standards.

Redline Group · Luton · £50,000 – £65,000 pa

Designs electronic products for major OEMs across sectors including automotive, defence, medical and space, working largely from home. The role centres on mixed analogue and digital design with microcontrollers, schematic capture (ideally Altium) and communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, RS485 and USB, with FPGA/VHDL experience a plus. You will design for manufacture, work to deadlines and communicate directly with customers.