460 Hardware Development jobs in the United Kingdom
Hardware Development Engineer
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Hardware Development Engineer
Team – R&D Engineering
Location – Cambridge, UK
Contract – Full-Time, Permanent
About CGD
Making Sustainable Power Electronics Possible
A spin-out of the Cambridge University, Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) is a fabless semiconductor company that develops a range of energy-efficient GaN-based power devices to make greener electronics possible.
The global power semiconductor market is expected to exceed $50BN. In addition to the multi-million seed fund and Series A and now B private investments, CGD has so far successfully secured four projects funded by iUK, BEIS and EU (Penta). The technical and commercial expertise of the CGD team combined with an extensive track record in the power electronics market has been fundamental in early market traction of our proprietary technology.
Bringing Innovation into Everyday Life
The environmental need for solutions to resolve the world’s most significant challenges (energy consumption and CO2 emissions) inspires us to contribute to society by preserving nature with energy-efficient power solutions.
With a mindset on pushing the limits of semiconductor (GaN) properties and an outstanding team of worldwide experts leveraging knowledge, IP, and decades of research, we demonstrate technological advancement by developing green solutions for everyday electronics, respecting our planet’s natural resources, and creating a more sustainable future for the generations to come.
Why Work for CGD
We Champion Commitment, Celebrate Empowerment, and Reward the Brave.
We are interested in change-makers with a passion for power semiconductors who are willing to explore unconventional ways to meet the company’s green agenda.
At CGD, we pride ourselves on putting empowerment and commitment at the core of our company culture. We offer a relaxed yet productive working environment where everybody is valued and respected and becomes part of commercial success while experiencing professional growth.
If your heart beats for innovation, challenge, and growth, and if the prospect of joining a friendly and game-changing company is for you, we want to hear from you.
The Opportunity
CGD is looking for a Hardware Development Engineer to join our growing engineering team. You will principally be responsible for designing and setting up test systems to characterize our GaN power devices and ICs. This includes all steps from system concept to initial operation. These test systems characterize the static and dynamic properties of CGD’s devices, as well as reliability and long term-operation. They will be installed both in-house in Cambridge and at our partners around the world.
In this role, you will be able to develop and use your knowledge in power electronics engineering, PCB design and testing at the forefront of GaN devices R&D.
The outcome of your work will be impressive hardware systems that enable our Device and Reliability Engineers to prove the excellent properties of CGD’s GaN power devices.
This role is based at the company’s office and lab in Cambridge, UK.
Main Responsibilities
Main tasks and responsibilities:
- Develop test solutions for characterization of GaN power ICs
- Design schematics, layout and mechanical setup
- Assembly of test hardware (in-house and with subcontractors)
- Liaise with subcontractors to build prototypes and systems
- Testing and debugging of new test setup or solution, including pilot characterization runs as part of the initial operation
- Design and run customer-specific tests
- Liaise with CGD engineers in all phases of hardware development
Requirements
Skills and Experience
Essential
- A degree or similar vocational qualification (e.g. HND) in a relevant engineering or science subject
- Demonstrable industrial experience in hardware development and the design of analog electronic systems, ideally for test systems
- Hands-on experience with Altium (or similar) PCB design software, with knowledge of good layout practices
- Hands-on experience with a SPICE simulator (e.g. OrCAD, LTSPICE or similar)
- Experience in developing test solutions for semiconductor devices, on a lab-scale or at high volume
- Knowledge of test and safety at high voltage (1kV) and elevated temperatures
- Hands-on skills in building electronics, i.e. hand soldering, reflow soldering, etc.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced start-up environment
- Pro-active by nature, responsive to changing needs of the projects and business
- Good communication and presentation skills, including documentation
- A mindset for precise and high-quality results
- An eye for detail
Desirable
- Skilled in power electronics, in particular power electronic circuits for device reliability or testing
- Knowledge of power semiconductor devices is desirable
- Experience with hardware running at elevated temperatures
- Knowledge of semiconductor device testing, on a lab-scale or at high volume
Benefits
- Excellent salary
- Share options scheme available (so you own a piece of the company!)
- Pension scheme (6% Company contribution)
- Life Assurance (3x Salary)
- BUPA Private Medical Insurance
- BUPA Cash Plan (Level 3)
- Flexible working options (both location and times)
- Annual leave allowance of 33 days (including bank holidays)
- Training and development
- Electric Car Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- IP bonus scheme
- Involvement in collaborative projects and grants with University of Cambridge and other partners
- Recruitment referral bonus
- Regular social events including frequent company lunches, annual summer party, Christmas party, team building and wellbeing activities
We believe in equal opportunities
It takes a diverse and inclusive community of passionate, talented and committed people to build a system to shape the future of power electronics.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all employees. We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do.
We are well set up for collaborative hybrid working, with some members of the team working in the UK office and some from home in the UK and other cities in Europe and Asia.
PCB Design Engineer
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PCB Design Engineer JOB BASED IN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE.
This position will involve working within an experienced ECAD design team, you will be involved in developing leading high speed digital PCB electronic layouts for the defence/military industries.
As a PCB Design Engineer, you will be trained in PCB design/layout and be given extensive training in ECAD packages.
As a PCB Design Engineer, you will be part of a small team with a high level of responsibility for your own designs, so you will need to have the ability to work to demanding time scales, and be able to maintain a high level of enthusiasm and commitment to the projects.
Key skills/experience for the PCB Design Engineer job:
- HNC, HND or higher in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering.
- A minimum of 2 years experience in PCB layout design
- Experience in CAD packages, ideally mentor graphics Xpedition
- highly proficient with High speed digital designs
This is a great chance to join a growing company who can offer the opportunity for career progression and personal development. This job is a great opportunity for a PCB Design engineer, who thrives in a team environment and wishes to work in an interesting, successful, global organisation based in Northamptonshire.
To apply for this PCB Design Engineer job position based in Northamptonshire please send your CV to Ricky Wilcocks, .Com, or phone for further information, otherwise we always welcome the opportunity to discuss other engineering jobs.
PCB Design Engineer
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PCB Design Engineer JOB BASED IN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE.
This position will involve working within an experienced ECAD design team, you will be involved in developing leading high speed digital PCB electronic layouts for the defence/military industries.
As a PCB Design Engineer, you will be trained in PCB design/layout and be given extensive training in ECAD packages.
As a PCB Design Engineer, you will be part of a small team with a high level of responsibility for your own designs, so you will need to have the ability to work to demanding time scales, and be able to maintain a high level of enthusiasm and commitment to the projects.
Key skills/experience for the PCB Design Engineer job:
- HNC, HND or higher in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering.
- A minimum of 2 years experience in PCB layout design
- Experience in CAD packages, ideally mentor graphics Xpedition
- Highly proficient with High speed digital designs
This is a great chance to join a growing company who can offer the opportunity for career progression and personal development. This job is a great opportunity for a PCB Design engineer, who thrives in a team environment and wishes to work in an interesting, successful, global organisation based in Northamptonshire.
To apply for this PCB Design Engineer job position based in Northamptonshire please send your CV to Ricky Wilcocks, , or phone for further information, otherwise we always welcome the opportunity to discuss other engineering jobs.
Electronic Hardware Test Development Engineer
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Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.
Reporting to the Test Solution Leader, the ideal candidate will be part of a global team and will have responsibility for the implementation and support of manufacturing test solutions.
A full range of test disciplines from PCB Test, Product Test Solution design and implementation, HV Test, Manufacture defect analysis to Module product test is covered by the team.
As the successful candidate, you will be a team player, with a methodical and structured approach to work and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The role will be based in Stafford UK.
**Job Description**
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Specify, design and implement robust, cost effective production test solutions. The Functional Test Solutions will encompass Module, Product and HV Test.
+ The Test Solution Design will be both Hardware and Software.
+ Design for Test Evaluation and reporting.
+ Support to our outsourcing partners.
+ This will require working as an individual, as part of a team and, where required, in association with Test Solution Providers.
+ Use existing GE standard approved / industry standard technologies, tools and processes through carefully risk managed implementation plans.
+ Generation of Technical files.
+ Provide technical support to manufacturing including hands-on debug.
+ Contribute to definition, development and continuous improvement of applicable processes, procedures and guidelines for the area of Test Engineering responsibility.
+ Ensure test solutions comply with relevant safety & environmental legislation including Puwer Risk Assessments
+ Provide expertise to ensure the timely resolution of Production related issues occurring on the existing product ranges.
+ Support internal audits and ensure adherence to documented policies and procedures.
Technical management and, as required, support for local and outsourced projects which may include.
+ Create & Manage designs.
+ Progress management of solutions sought from Test Solution Providers.
+ Commissioning.
+ Risk Assessments
+ Spares Management.
+ Test Operator Training.
+ Support Documentation creation & control.
+ Generation of operating instructions.
**Required Experience:**
As the ideal candidate, you will have solid experience of the full Test Engineering development lifecycle. In addition, you will possess the following attributes, skills and experience: -
+ Experience with C#
+ Embedded software code creation
+ Experience of developing module & Product test solutions with standard and bespoke hardware equipment.
+ Experience of test solutions for safety critical applications.
+ Good knowledge of Electronic Circuitry.
+ Familiar with emerging design for manufacture and design for test philosophies.
**Desired Experience / Knowledge:**
+ Failure Mode Effects and Analysis.
+ CAD packages mechanical and mechanical drawing creation.
+ Knowledge of Labview software.
+ CAD packages electrical.
**Preferred Academic Qualifications & Background:**
+ Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science with demonstrated and proven experience from working in equivalent environment.
+ Knowledge of the electrical transmission & distribution industry would be advantageous.
At GE Vernova - Grid Automation, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of energy. We offer a collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued, and your contributions will make a tangible impact. Join us and be part of a team that is driving innovation and excellence in control systems.
**About** **GEV** **Grid Solutions:**
At GEV Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
**Why we come to work:**
At GEV, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we're always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you'll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you'll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.
**What we offer:**
A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.
**Additional Information**
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Application Specific Integrated Circuit Design Engineer
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This is an excellent opportunity to join an established UK team and play an integral role in the growth and success of a global leader in wireless technology for IoT . You’ll be designing chips from first principles through to final silicon and seeing your work go into products used worldwide.
Their SoC solutions are deployed by leading brands across wireless PC peripherals, gaming, sports and fitness, mobile phone accessories, consumer electronics, toys, healthcare, and automation — giving you the chance to make a visible impact on real-world applications.
As part of the SoC team , you will be responsible for digital IC design, integration, and verification , contributing to the development of next-generation ultra-low-power Wi-Fi devices .
Key responsibilities
- Development of Wi-Fi products, including microcontrollers and connectivity
- Digital IC design and verification
- Logic synthesis and static timing analysis
- FPGA-based prototyping, including design adaptations and synthesis
- Top-level integration and verification
- System-level analysis and architectural decision-making
- Specification work at block and chip level
Qualifications & skills
- BSc/MSc in Electronics Engineering or related field
- Experience in digital IC design, verification, synthesis, STA, or pre-silicon prototyping is preferred
What’s on offer
- Competitive salary £70,000 – £80,000 DOE
- Short- and long-term incentive plans
- Bonus scheme
- Medical insurance
- Excellent career development opportunities in a global market leader
- Sponsorship and relocation support can be given for Engineers located in the EU
If you’re excited by the opportunity to design cutting-edge wireless SoCs and see your work in real-world products, this role offers a fantastic next step.
Application Specific Integrated Circuit Design Engineer
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IP Design Engineer
I am seeking several ASIC Design Engineers to join a fast-moving, venture-backed semiconductor startup founded by serial entrepreneurs with a vision to accelerate intelligent computing in the emerging chiplet era.
This is an exciting time to be one of the early Engineers into a UK IP Team . Their focus is on unified fabric solutions for both single-die and multi-die systems. They design and license disruptive IP for semiconductor chips.
I am seeking ASIC Design Engineers with strong expertise in microarchitecture and RTL coding. You must come from a background in IP Design. You will play a key role in shaping company technology portfolio, contributing both technical depth and creativity to solutions.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop microarchitectures for highly configurable IPs
- Implement RTL designs optimised for performance, power, and area
Qualifications & Skills
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
- 5+ years’ hands-on experience in microarchitecture and RTL development
- Strong proficiency in Verilog and SystemVerilog
- Familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools and methodologies
- Experience with large, high-speed, pipelined, and low-power designs
- Deep understanding of on-chip interconnects and NoCs
- Experience designing IP blocks
- (Nice to have) IP Block design for caches, coherency, memory subsystems, and interconnects
- Knowledge of RAS, QoS in fabrics, and PCIe/IO (a plus)
- Familiarity with Python
Any experience with LLM accelerator chips, RISC-V processors, Cache and AMBA protocols will be advantageous.
As well as working for a technologically advanced company with fantastic career opportunities, on offer is a competitive base salary and share options and a paid bonus.
For UK Nationals, office location is Cambridge with fully remote and hybrid options also available.
Application Specific Integrated Circuit Design Engineer
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RTL / ASIC Design Engineer
AI Powerhouse
This is a superb opportunity to join one of the hottest names in the semiconductor industry — building technology that’s transforming the future of AI and humanity itself. You’ll work on world-class products that set the standard in made-for-AI compute hardware and software, and be part of the AI revolution.
Although this is an individual contributor role, there’s a clear career path with progression into technical leadership or managerial positions if desired.
Role Overview
As an ASIC Design Engineer in the Logical Design team, you’ll contribute to high-quality micro-architecture specifications and RTL for advanced silicon products. You’ll also collaborate across the wider silicon department to ensure successful delivery of cutting-edge chips.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality micro-architecture specifications and RTL.
- Contribute to shared design infrastructure and flows.
- Work with industry-leading EDA tools and design methodologies.
- Support block-level and chip-level verification, including linting, synthesis, timing closure, CDC, RDC, and coverage analysis.
Profile
Essential Skills
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Strong experience with SystemVerilog or VHDL .
- Competence in scripting (Python, Tcl).
- Knowledge of digital design flows.
- Processor design and application-specific blocks.
- High-speed serial interfaces & complex third-party IP integration.
- Arithmetic pipeline and floating-point design.
- Design-for-test, synthesis, timing analysis, logical equivalence.
- Power integrity and silicon transistor-level knowledge.
- Project planning or team leadership experience.
Benefits
- Competitive salary & performance-based rewards.
- Flexible working with 3 days onsite.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Private medical insurance, dental plan, and health cash plan.
- Pension (matched up to 5%), life assurance, and income protection.
For more information, please contact Rachel Mason at IC Resources .
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Application Specific Integrated Circuit Design Engineer
Posted 6 days ago
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RTL / ASIC Design Engineer
AI Powerhouse
This is a superb opportunity to join one of the hottest names in the semiconductor industry — building technology that’s transforming the future of AI and humanity itself. You’ll work on world-class products that set the standard in made-for-AI compute hardware and software, and be part of the AI revolution.
Although this is an individual contributor role, there’s a clear career path with progression into technical leadership or managerial positions if desired.
Role Overview
As an ASIC Design Engineer in the Logical Design team, you’ll contribute to high-quality micro-architecture specifications and RTL for advanced silicon products. You’ll also collaborate across the wider silicon department to ensure successful delivery of cutting-edge chips.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality micro-architecture specifications and RTL.
- Contribute to shared design infrastructure and flows.
- Work with industry-leading EDA tools and design methodologies.
- Support block-level and chip-level verification, including linting, synthesis, timing closure, CDC, RDC, and coverage analysis.
Profile
Essential Skills
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Strong experience with SystemVerilog or VHDL .
- Competence in scripting (Python, Tcl).
- Knowledge of digital design flows.
- Processor design and application-specific blocks.
- High-speed serial interfaces & complex third-party IP integration.
- Arithmetic pipeline and floating-point design.
- Design-for-test, synthesis, timing analysis, logical equivalence.
- Power integrity and silicon transistor-level knowledge.
- Project planning or team leadership experience.
Benefits
- Competitive salary & performance-based rewards.
- Flexible working with 3 days onsite.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Private medical insurance, dental plan, and health cash plan.
- Pension (matched up to 5%), life assurance, and income protection.
For more information, please contact Rachel Mason at IC Resources .
Application Specific Integrated Circuit Design Engineer
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ASIC Design Engineer
MicroArchitect
Cambridge
A US-based start-up has recently expanded into the UK and is building a cutting-edge hardware team comprising ASIC Designers, Verification Engineers, and Architects. With a proven and successful leadership team, this company offers a unique opportunity to be part of the AI revolution from the ground up.
As AI and computing rapidly evolve, there is an increasing demand for sophisticated platforms that integrate a wide range of processors—including CPUs, GPUs, and neural accelerators and this is where you come in!
You will be joining as an experienced Cache Coherency Micro-architect/Designer.
Skills
- Key micro-architect in the Home Agent (HA) block of company Cashmere coherent fabric
- Develop deep understanding of CHI protocol and the complete company Cashmere coherency product
- Understand exiting HA microarchitecture, implement planned and propose new Power, Performance and Area enhancements
- Initiatives to improve IP code base and quality
- Execute key function additions such as CHI cache Stashing support, Realm support etc
- Play key role in enhancing the HA to support multi-level coherency
- Participate in the arch/uarch discussions and development of CHI C2C functionality
- Coordinate and collaborate with software, HW, performance and verification teams to make this the best-in-class IP offering
This is a unique opportunity to join a cutting-edge organisation as one of the first in the door!
On offer is a competitive base, bonus and pre-IPO shares.
Application Specific Integrated Circuit Design Engineer
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RTL / ASIC Design Engineer
Bristol or Cambridge | 3 days onsite per week
Leading compensation & benefits package
This is a superb opportunity to join one of the hottest names in the semiconductor industry — building technology that’s transforming the future of AI and humanity itself. You’ll work on world-class products that set the standard in made-for-AI compute hardware and software, and be part of the AI revolution.
Although this is an individual contributor role, there’s a clear career path with progression into technical leadership or managerial positions if desired.
Role Overview
As an ASIC Design Engineer in the Logical Design team, you’ll contribute to high-quality micro-architecture specifications and RTL for advanced silicon products. You’ll also collaborate across the wider silicon department to ensure successful delivery of cutting-edge chips.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality micro-architecture specifications and RTL.
- Contribute to shared design infrastructure and flows.
- Work with industry-leading EDA tools and design methodologies.
- Support block-level and chip-level verification, including linting, synthesis, timing closure, CDC, RDC, and coverage analysis.
Profile
Essential Skills
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Strong experience with SystemVerilog or VHDL .
- Competence in scripting (Python, Tcl).
- Knowledge of digital design flows.
Desirable Experience
- Processor design and application-specific blocks.
- High-speed serial interfaces & complex third-party IP integration.
- Arithmetic pipeline and floating-point design.
- Design-for-test, synthesis, timing analysis, logical equivalence.
- Power integrity and silicon transistor-level knowledge.
- Project planning or team leadership experience.
Benefits
- Competitive salary & performance-based rewards.
- Flexible working with 3 days onsite.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Private medical insurance, dental plan, and health cash plan.
- Pension (matched up to 5%), life assurance, and income protection.
For more information, please contact Rachel Mason at IC Resources .