Semiconductor Jobs

Semtech · Bristol

Owns test strategy and architecture for major semiconductor product lines on the Advantest V93000 platform, writing test plans and coverage objectives rather than executing someone else's. Leads complex test program development, statistical and adaptive test methods, yield and quality improvement, and test technology roadmaps while mentoring engineers. Hybrid role based in Bristol with Monday–Thursday onsite and up to 20% travel.

Semtech · Bristol

Lead bench PVT characterization for high-speed optical and electrical signal integrity products, developing automated test environments and analyzing complex datasets. Work with an international team across the UK, Canada, US and Mexico, using Python automation and mentoring junior engineers in a lab-based NPI role.

Wolviston Management Services · Newton Aycliffe

Integrate individual semiconductor processes into stable, repeatable manufacturing flows that support high yield and product quality. Work 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.

Wolviston Management Services · Newton Aycliffe

Generates, verifies and releases MMIC integrated circuit layouts and mask reticle designs, taking them from initial concept through to mask release. Works in a Design Services team, producing mask order documentation and reticle records while liaising with engineers, programme managers, customers and external mask manufacturers.

NVIDIA · Cambridge

This role involves developing high-performance CPU compilers for NVIDIA's data centre and AI technologies, with a focus on hardware-software co-design. You'll analyse AI and HPC workloads to drive optimisations in both compiler toolchains and future CPU architectures, contributing to open-source projects like LLVM and GCC. The position requires deep expertise in compiler development, low-level performance analysis, and collaboration across distributed engineering teams.

Analog Devices · Newbury

Designs multi-channel digital receivers and transmitters for phased-array, radar, electronic warfare and satellite communication markets, developing RF converter-centric hardware and software from concept to productization. Analyses signal chains using RF cascade concepts and guides customers through system integration, troubleshooting and testing.

Analog Devices · Hayes

Field Application Engineer supporting regional accounts across the UK, working with Account Managers and Business Unit specialists to solve complex application-level problems and drive design wins. Involves building customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, training customers and presenting at seminars, with around 10% travel.

Archangel Lightworks · Oxford · £25,000 – £60,000 pa

Develops laser communication terminal optical and photonic subsystems, from requirements definition and trade-off analysis through modelling, breadboard testing, and assembly, integration and test. Works closely with the Product Technical Lead and optical engineering team, managing component suppliers and providing technical leadership of subsystem projects, with system-level testing and field trials.

NVIDIA · Cambridge

Develops algorithms and optimizations for NVIDIA's LPX inference and compiler stack, building high-performance runtime and compiler components and mapping large-scale neural network workloads onto future hardware. Involves LLVM/MLIR work, graph transformations, scheduling and memory/layout optimizations, plus close codesign with hardware architects.

eFinancialCareers · Cambridge

A technical leadership role steering Electronic Warfare architecture across the full product lifecycle, from customer engagement and solution design to execution and live trials. You will integrate EW solutions spanning software, RF/hardware, DSP, FPGA and systems engineering, shape long-term technology strategy, mentor engineers and represent the business at industry symposiums.

Vacgen · East Sussex

Bridges design and manufacture, supporting New Product Introduction and developing manufacturing routes, BOMs and ERP data. Designs vacuum chambers, fixtures and tooling in 3D CAD, produces drawings and documentation, and drives continuous improvement using 8D, DFMEA, PFMEA and PPAP. Works hands-on with shop floor, customers and suppliers on ultra-high vacuum technology.

Vacgen · East Sussex

Hands-on inspection of precision-engineered components and assemblies against drawings and specifications, using Faro Arm/CMM metrology equipment and specialised test gear. Involves investigating non-conformances, root cause analysis, and working with Production and Engineering to reduce defects in an ISO 9001 environment serving vacuum technology for science and space applications.

eFinancialCareers · London

Designs and operates ultra-low-latency trading systems at global scale, working across the latency-critical stack from kernel-level tuning and network optimisation to highly efficient C++ components. Collaborates closely with FPGA, hardware and infrastructure engineers on end-to-end architectures where every nanosecond counts.

VRS Recruitment · High Wycombe · £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Designs complex analogue and digital circuits for low-noise instrumentation, covering the full product lifecycle from concept to production. Works with scientists and multidisciplinary teams on verification, FMEA, PCBA testing and manufacturability, using tools such as OrCAD or Altium.

Zachary Daniels · Glasgow

Designs and develops compact, low-power wearable medical devices from concept to production, covering system architecture, schematic and multi-layer PCB design, and analog, mixed-signal, RF and embedded circuits. Works on precision sensor and optical signal-conditioning, ultra-low-power battery systems, and wireless interfaces including BLE, LTE-M and GNSS. Offers a route to leading a hardware team as the company grows.