Latest Research and Development Jobs

Director of Packaging

Leads the development of advanced semiconductor packaging solutions for GaN power devices, combining technical expertise with strategic leadership. The role involves hands-on design, multiphysics simulation, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient packages. Focuses on innovation in thermal, electrical, and mechanical performance while shaping the future technology roadmap.

Cambridge GaN Devices Cambridge, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Principal Power Electronics Engineer

This role involves leading the design and development of advanced power electronic systems for automotive applications, including inverters, on-board chargers, and motor control systems. The engineer will drive hardware design from concept through validation, using simulation tools and contributing to FMEA and reliability analysis. The position offers technical leadership opportunities and involvement in R&D within a multidisciplinary team focused on electric and hybrid vehicle technologies.

Matchtech Birmingham, West Midlands (county), United Kingdom

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

Field Service Engineer, Medical Diagnostic Systems

Field Service Engineer, Medical Diagnostic SystemsBasic Salary £52,000Car Allowance £7,200Bonus £6,000PensionIncome ProtectionLife InsurancePrivate Healthcare25 Days Holiday Plus Bank HolidaysFull Product Training** This role will involve working five days out of seven and will include some weekend work**The Role - Field...

TRS Consulting Winchester, Hampshire, United Kingdom £52,000 pa

Field Service Engineer, Medical Diagnostic Systems

Field Service Engineer, Medical Diagnostic SystemsBasic Salary £52,000Car Allowance £7,200Bonus £6,000PensionIncome ProtectionLife InsurancePrivate Healthcare25 Days Holiday Plus Bank HolidaysFull Product Training** This role will involve working five days out of seven and will include some weekend work**The Role - Field...

TRS Consulting Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom £52,000 pa

Engineer - Verification and Test

This role involves planning, commissioning, and executing functional, electrical, mechanical, and environmental tests on imaging detectors and sub-systems for space and science applications. The engineer will develop test procedures, automate test equipment using scripting, and ensure compliance with ECSS standards. Work spans clean-room environments and office settings, supporting end-to-end verification across the project lifecycle.

Teledyne FLIR Chelmsford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Production Engineer

The role involves overseeing end-to-end manufacturing and test processes for high-reliability interconnect products used in aerospace, defense, and space applications. The Production Engineer will provide on-floor support, lead process improvements, troubleshoot build and test issues, and act as a key link between production and engineering teams. This position plays a central role in new product introduction, equipment management, and continuous improvement within a growing, technically advanced manufacturing environment.

Teledyne FLIR Newbury, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Field Service Engineer - Semiconductor Equipment

This role involves providing engineering support for semiconductor manufacturing equipment globally, including installation, maintenance, repair, and commissioning at customer sites. The engineer will offer on-site and remote technical expertise, conduct troubleshooting, and deliver customer training. Extensive international travel and prolonged periods away from home are required.

Hunter Selection Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF10 2AF, United Kingdom £45,000 – £75,000 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

C++ Quantitative Developer - HFT- Systematic Quant Fund

This role involves designing and operating ultra-low-latency systems for a leading systematic quant fund. You will work on kernel-level tuning, network optimization, and highly efficient C++ components, collaborating with experts in FPGA, hardware, and infrastructure to build end-to-end architectures where every nanosecond counts.

eFinancialCareers London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Compiler Engineer - AI Inference

Design and optimize compilers for AI inference workloads on next-generation NVIDIA GPUs, focusing on kernel generation and computational graph optimizations. Collaborate across hardware and software teams to co-design future silicon and improve datacenter-scale AI deployment. Work with MLIR and deliver high-performance compilation solutions for cutting-edge AI applications.

NVIDIA Cambridge, United Kingdom

Controls Engineer

Design and develop control systems for high-end scientific equipment, integrating C# software with PLCs and hardware components. Work on both new system development and support for existing products in a multidisciplinary engineering environment. Requires hands-on experience with automation, HMI, and embedded control systems.

Avanti Recruitment High Legh, Cheshire, WA16 6LN, United Kingdom £35,000 – £45,000 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

Software Engineer

Develop embedded software and software-defined radio systems for advanced R&D programmes in communications and signal processing. Work across the full development lifecycle from prototyping to testing, using C/C++, Python, and DSP techniques. Collaborate with clients to deliver tailored technical solutions in a high-tech engineering environment.

Platform Recruitment Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £50,000 pa

Process Engineer

This role involves leading process improvement initiatives within a foundry environment, focusing on reducing waste, improving efficiency, and ensuring production processes meet quality standards. The engineer will conduct structured problem-solving using methodologies like 8D and root cause analysis, maintain PFMEA documentation, and support CAPEX projects. Collaboration with engineering teams and application of lean principles are central to driving continuous improvement in a technically advanced manufacturing setting.

Yolk Recruitment Chard, Somerset, TA20 1FU, United Kingdom £50,000 pa