Integrated Circuit and Microelectronic system Graduate Engineer

Science and Technology Facilities Council
Salary: £36,188 per annum+ £4,500 allowance + £1,000 welcome bonus
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full-time
Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxfordshire OX11 0QX

Closing date:1st February 2026
Assessment Centre:
March or April 2026
Start date:
September 2026

If you are a versatile electronic engineer, integrated circuit designer or semiconductor specialist then we have unrivalled graduate opportunities to match your ambition!

We design Integrated Circuits (ICs) in a wide range of technologies and develop sophisticated microelectronic systems for projects worldwide. As part of high-profile international collaborations, our systems have helped discover the Higgs boson, our custom ICs and image sensors are used in a plethora of projects from scientific research to bio-medical applications and our specialist support services in IC design methodology are relied upon by researchers throughout the UK and Europe.

The STFC Graduate scheme will give you the opportunity to really pursue your interests and passion early in your journey with us, supported by technical training and a broader programme of career support and training and development.

Our dedicated Graduate Development Team will provide the right combination of challenge and support throughout, helping you achieve your ambitions. We know that professional recognition is also important to you too, so we will provide mentoring and expertise to help you achieve valued qualifications or chartered status in your chosen field.

Based at STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in South Oxfordshire, our graduate engineers are offered permanent contracts and work on real projects from day one. Our leading facilities and exciting work provide outstanding graduate career opportunities including:

• Analogue, digital and mixed signal IC design methodology flows using a wide range of technologies and design tools.
• Modelling of semiconductor devices used TCAD tools and techniques.
• Application engineering & consultancy for the latest design tools and Integrated Circuit design flows.
• Design flows for Photonic IC methodologies.

You will receive all vital technical training, be supported by experienced colleagues including a mentor, encouraged to use your initiative and allowed to demonstrate your innovative engineering skills to reach your full potential.

Having a good understanding of basic electronic principles, an analytical approach to problem solving and dedication to professional development in the continuously evolving and fast-moving world of integrated circuits is encouraged.

In order to apply for the role we are looking for the following:

• Achieved, or be on course to achieve, a minimum 2:1 degree, in a relevant field of study (S)
• Have the right to live and work in the UK at time of starting employment (S)
• Have a minimum of three A-levels at grade C or above one of which must be mathematics, or alternative qualifications of an equivalent level (S).
• Have relevant university projects or course work that gives a wide coverage and good understanding of basic electronic circuits and semiconductor device fundamentals (S&I)
• Enjoy solving ambitious electronic engineering problems, have an analytical and logical approach to problem solving, and a genuine interest in ASICs, semiconductors or integrated circuit CAD tools (S&I)
• Be a self-motivated teammate with a strong aim to acquire new knowledge and keep skills updated in constantly evolving semiconductor technologies (S&I)
• You’ll have good interpersonal skills with the ability to identify and communicate relevant technical information to colleagues, project partners and customers (S&I).
• Submit a credible application that highlights your relevant skills and project work (S)

We are offering a permanent position with a whole host of benefits including:

• 30 days holiday (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days).
• Flexible working hours.
• An excellent defined average salary pension scheme.
• Easily accessible public transport links/ free parking.
• Excellent learning and development…