Latest Research Scientist (Semiconductors) Jobs

Developer Technology Engineering Intern - Compute Performance

Research and develop techniques to GPU-accelerate leading high performance computing applications across scientific computing, computational engineering and data science. The intern performs in-depth analysis and optimisation for current and next-generation GPU architectures, working directly with application developers and collaborating with architecture, research, libraries, tools and system software teams.

NVIDIA Bristol

Internship

Developer Technology Engineering Intern - Compute Performance

Research and develop techniques to GPU-accelerate leading high performance computing applications across scientific computing, computational engineering and data science. The intern performs in-depth performance analysis and optimisation for current and next-generation GPU architectures, working with application developers and collaborating with architecture, research, libraries and tools teams.

NVIDIA Zürich, Switzerland

Internship

Operator-Space Imaging

Assembly and test operator role ensuring timely throughput of imaging devices while meeting quality requirements. Duties include microscope inspection, setting up and running tools, maintaining production records and reporting progress to the line manager, working in a cleanroom on alternating double day shifts.

Teledyne FLIR Chelmsford

On-site Shift-work

Research Fellow in Advanced Semiconductor Device Modelling

Develops and validates predictive models of source-gated and multimodal transistors on an EPSRC project, using TCAD, compact modelling, surrogate modelling or physics-informed machine learning. Works closely with experimental researchers to fit models against measured data and inform device and circuit design, producing publications and reusable simulation frameworks.

University of Surrey Guildford £38,448 – £46,970 pa

Contract

Director of Packaging

Senior leadership role owning the packaging function for GaN power semiconductors, combining people leadership with hands-on design of wirebond, flip chip and embedded packages. Involves multiphysics simulation, supplier development, qualification testing and roadmap input, working with internal teams and overseas partners from the Cambridge office.

Cambridge GaN Devices Cambridge

On-site Permanent

AI Modelling and Simulation Engineer

Own a Python-based performance and power modelling framework predicting how photonic AI hardware runs real inference workloads, giving architecture and compiler teams a shared source of truth for latency, throughput and power. Model compute engines, interconnect, memory and bridge interfaces, validate against RTL or emulation, and run benchmarks such as UL Procyon, Geekbench AI and LLMs.

Lumai Oxford

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Electronics Engineer - Integrated Circuit Design

This role involves designing and developing new integrated circuits from concept to prototype, working on advanced technologies for defence and security applications. You will be responsible for the entire product lifecycle, from initial design to manufacturing, using rapid design and implementation methods.

Newton Colmore Cambridge £60,000 – £90,000 pa

Firmware Engineer

Develops FPGA and embedded firmware for high-performance data acquisition and signal processing systems used in biomedical research. Writes VHDL for FPGA functionality and C for low-level hardware control, integrating and debugging digital electronics alongside hardware and software engineers. Offers real project ownership and a progression route to senior engineering roles.

Platform Recruitment Cambridge £35,000 – £45,000 pa

Hybrid

C++ Quantitative Developer - HFT- Systematic Quant Fund

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.

eFinancialCareers London

On-site Permanent

Electrical Design Engineer

Responsible for the electrical design and testing of new X-ray and bond testing products, including panel and industrial system design with circuit breakers and contactors, plus wiring looms. Works within a Research and Development team serving major semiconductor and electronics manufacturers, using CAD tools such as AutoCAD or Inventor and applying electrical safety standards like IEC61010 and NPA79.

Redline Group London £50,000 – £57,000 pa

Principal FPGA Design Engineer - Oxfordshire

Hands-on technical leadership role owning the architecture and delivery of high-throughput FPGA subsystems for next-generation medical device technology. You drive designs across the full lifecycle, from requirements through RTL implementation, custom-ASIC bring-up, lab validation and product release, while mentoring mid/senior hardware engineers and championing CI/CD automation.

Morgan McKinley (South West) Oxford £80,000 – £120,000 pa

Electrical Wireperson

Assemble and wire high-tech semiconductor production systems, including soldering, crimping and looming, while reading electrical drawings and fault-finding to implement corrective action. Joins a production team building complex system configurations for micro and nanostructure tooling. Requires a time-served electrical apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification.

Kingston Barnes Ltd Pilning £32,000 – £36,000 pa

On-site Permanent

HR Business Partner

This HR Business Partner role involves providing strategic people leadership to a major division within Teledyne FLIR's Defense business. The individual will partner with senior leaders globally to drive organizational effectiveness, talent development, and change management, using data-driven insights and AI-enabled analytics. The role requires proactive workforce planning, fostering inclusive culture, and supporting complex employee relations across multiple countries.

Teledyne FLIR Wilsonville, United States

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Electronics Engineer

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.

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

Remote

Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer

Design, develop and test embedded software and firmware for specialist engineering applications, contributing across the full lifecycle from research and prototyping to validation and product development. Work within a multidisciplinary team spanning software, FPGA and hardware engineering, with opportunities to broaden expertise across FPGA, DSP, electronics and RF technologies.

Copello Farnborough

Clearance Required