Semiconductor Jobs

Senior/Principal Physical Design Engineer

This role involves end-to-end physical implementation of advanced ASIC/SoC designs for AI accelerators, including floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, and sign-off. The engineer will optimise for performance, power, and area (PPA) using industry-standard EDA tools and collaborate closely with RTL, architecture, and process technology teams. Focus areas include timing closure, low-power design, and manufacturability for cutting-edge nodes like 7nm and below.

Fractile London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Processor Architect

This role involves defining and driving the architecture of high-performance compute engines for AI acceleration, including ISA design, memory hierarchies, and on-chip interconnects. The architect will work closely with design, verification, and software teams to translate architectural vision into real-world silicon, using performance modelling and data-driven analysis. It's a hands-on position requiring deep expertise in processor design and cross-disciplinary collaboration to deliver cutting-edge AI hardware.

Fractile London, United Kingdom

Embedded Software Engineer

This role involves developing custom embedded Linux images using Yocto, creating and maintaining Yocto recipes, and writing embedded software in C/C++. The engineer will also support hardware integration, system testing, and prototype development for advanced communications, RF, and sensor-based systems.

Platform Recruitment Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £55,000 pa

Firmware Engineer

This role involves designing and developing FPGA functionality using VHDL, and writing embedded software in C to control hardware and interface with FPGA-based systems. You will collaborate with hardware and software engineers to integrate and optimize new features in complex electronic products, supporting cutting-edge scientific research.

Platform Recruitment Milton, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £35,000 – £45,000 pa

Multiskilled Maintenance Technician

This role involves providing electrical maintenance support in a high-tech semiconductor manufacturing environment, focusing on fault diagnosis, planned and reactive repairs, and equipment reliability. You'll work with motor control systems, variable speed drives, and electrical distribution, using CMMS for maintenance tracking and contributing to continuous improvement. The position offers a four-day week and a clear path to becoming a multi-disciplined technician within a growing, safety-conscious team.

Theo James Recruitment Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, United Kingdom £45,000 pa

Electrical Design Engineer

Design and test electrical systems for advanced automated X-ray and bond testing equipment, including electrical panel and industrial control system design. Work within an R&D team collaborating with major semiconductor and electronics manufacturers. Focus on compliance with electrical safety standards and detailed wiring loom design.

Redline Group Mile End, Essex, CO4 5DY, United Kingdom £50,000 – £57,000 pa

Technical Facilities Manager

This role involves managing critical engineering infrastructure and building services for a high-tech manufacturing site, including clean rooms, HVAC, electrical, and life safety systems. The Technical Facilities Manager will lead maintenance programmes, ensure compliance with UK health and safety regulations, oversee contractors, and support continuous improvement within a complex operational environment. Collaboration with engineering, operations, and safety teams is essential to maintain operational resilience and support manufacturing and research activities.

Hays Construction and Property Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £48,000 – £60,000 pa

Firmware Engineer 1701

This role involves developing firmware and working on FPGAs for next-generation surveillance radar systems. You will collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure high-performance, mission-critical solutions, and mentor junior team members.

Morson Edge Granton, Edinburgh, EH5 1BL, United Kingdom £51 – £70 ph

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

This role involves maintaining sophisticated production equipment in a high-tech semiconductor manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include fault-finding, planned maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The position offers ongoing technical training and development.

Theo James Recruitment Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, United Kingdom £53,350 pa

On-site Permanent

FPGA Development Engineer

This role involves taking technical ownership of FPGA solutions across complex development projects, from requirements capture and architecture to implementation, verification, and hardware integration. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, lead requirements elicitation, and contribute to secure digital design solutions for cyber and information-assurance applications.

Holt Executive Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7JT, United Kingdom £80,000 – £90,000 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

Semi Skilled Electrical Fitter

This role involves electrical sub-assembly, wiring, and cable assembly of specialist equipment for the semiconductor and electronics industries. You will work from electrical drawings and schematics, focusing on quality and meeting production KPIs in a team environment with support from a cell supervisor.

BMR Solutions Clevedon, Somerset, BA4 6NS, United Kingdom £18 ph

Embedded Software Engineering Manager

This role involves leading and developing a team of 5-15 embedded software engineers, managing the development and delivery of embedded software and HMI solutions for complex electromechanical equipment. Responsibilities include technical leadership, process improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product delivery.

Computer Futures Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom £65,000 – £80,000 pa

Electronics Engineer

The role involves designing, developing, and verifying digital electronics and embedded firmware for advanced GPS anti-jam systems in a military and defence context. Responsibilities include creating digital hardware architectures, developing FPGA designs, and producing detailed documentation.

Copello Harlow, Essex, United Kingdom £60 – £75 ph

Embedded Software Manager

This role involves leading the design, development, and integration of embedded software and HMIs for vacuum equipment, driving innovation in scientific and semiconductor applications. The manager will define engineering strategies, ensure robust hardware/software integration, and build a team of 5-15 engineers.

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom £70,000 – £80,000 pa