Semiconductor Jobs

Cambridge GaN Devices · Cambridge

Design GaN power ICs and Si gate drivers using EDA tools, covering schematic capture, RTL, analog/digital and mixed-signal simulation, synthesis, STA, PNR and AMS verification. Also develops test solutions, analyses wafer-level and packaged device data, documents designs, debugs ICs and generates IP for patent applications within a growing R&D engineering team.

Belcan · Newport · £85 ph

Owns the full FPGA development lifecycle on a defence and aerospace programme, from requirements capture and architecture through VHDL implementation, verification and integration onto target hardware. Also leads and mentors other engineers, manages work packages to cost and quality targets, and reports progress to engineering leadership. Based fully on-site in Newport under SC clearance.

Cambridge GaN Devices · Cambridge

Design and layout of GaN power ICs using EDA tools, covering schematic capture, analog simulation, chip layout review, PEX and PLS. The role also involves wafer-level and packaged device testing, SPICE model development, and supporting patent and IP management within a growing R&D engineering team.

Belcan · Newport · £85 ph

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.

Forefront RF · Cambridge

Hands-on technical lead for RF subsystem design, simulation and validation, covering circuits such as LNAs, PAs, filters and duplexers. Owns performance, quality and delivery against system architecture, runs design reviews and verification (S-parameters, NF, phase noise, EVM, ACPR), and mentors RF engineers while working with the System Architect and manufacturing teams.

Pragmatic Semiconductor · Durham

Support 300mm wafer fabs by introducing new process technology, ramping yield and providing RMA support. Monitor electrical performance, SPC and OOC parameters, run DOEs and drive defect characterisation and root-cause analysis. Work closely with process integration, principal engineers and cross-functional teams on high-volume manufacturing.

Pragmatic Semiconductor · Durham

Owns metal-oxide PVD process development, qualification and sustaining on 300mm production tools, defining process windows and driving SPC, Cpk and root-cause investigations for yield-limiting film issues. Combines deep technical leadership of reactive sputtering with line management of a small deposition team, partnering with equipment, integration and reliability engineers.

NVIDIA · Reading

Lead security research, architecture and implementation for next-generation networking products, taking a hands-on role in hardware and software security design. Work across teams and with external partners on IO interfaces, boot architecture, RISC-V, root-of-trust and secure platforms, guiding open-source implementation and customer threat resolution.

NVIDIA · Cambridge

Lead security research, architecture and implementation for next-generation networking products, taking a hands-on role defining hardware and software security solutions. Work across hardware, software, research and product teams, and with external partners, on IO interfaces, boot architecture, root-of-trust and secure platforms.

Jonathan Lee Recruitment · Bradford-on-Avon

Lead the architecture, design, implementation, integration and verification of FPGA-based firmware for high-assurance defence and cyber systems, using VHDL and structured V-model methodologies. The role involves translating user needs into verifiable requirements, chairing design reviews, estimating effort, and mentoring firmware engineers while working with protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C and TCP/IP.

Endeavour Recruitment · Bedford · £43,500 – £54,500 pa

Design and develop mixed electrical/electronic solutions from concept to completion, including analogue, digital, microprocessor, FPGA and power electronics for harsh environments. Based on-site at Ampthill, reporting to the Design Team Lead, the role covers circuit simulation, EMC awareness, testing and technical documentation within a phase-gate process.

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler · Newport · £80 – £85 ph

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.

Morson Edge · Edinburgh · £51 – £70 ph

Develops firmware and FPGA designs for next-generation surveillance radar systems, covering requirement capture, architecture definition, design verification and integration with hardware and software. Works closely with mixed-discipline teams, mentors junior engineers and helps shape firmware processes across UK-wide delivery teams. Based on-site in Edinburgh with some travel flexibility.

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 · Glasgow · £80,000 – £110,000 pa

Lead a multi-disciplinary team of up to 100 people, driving pure NPI development for next-generation semiconductor products. Responsibilities include creating project proposals, presenting to customers, providing technical leadership across hardware, software and mechanical teams, and managing project schedules, budgets and resource allocation. Works closely with the General Manager on complex, electronically biased product development.