Graduate Engineer 2027

Novomorphic Ltd.; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days’ annual leave

Salary sacrifice pension

Annual discretionary bonus

Life assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Novomorphic Ltd. is building a design-focused team in the UK, offering a hands-on graduate opportunity in IC and electronics design across AI, power electronics, and telecoms.

You’ll work with Cadence toolchains and gain experience in design, validation, and IP development under senior engineers in a fast-paced startup environment. Ideal candidates have or are pursuing degrees in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering (BSc/BEng/MSc/MEng/PhD) and show curiosity across multiple

Qualifications

• BSc, BEng, MSc, MEng or PhD in Electrical, Electronic or Computer Engineering or closely related field.
• Academic focus may include AI hardware, power electronics, RF/telecoms, or mixed-signal design.

Responsibilities

• Support design, simulation and validation of electronic systems and ICs across digital, analogue, mixed-signal and power domains.
• Assist in IP development and documentation for inclusion in the portfolio.
• Contribute to design reviews, mentorship, and knowledge sharing within a fast-paced startup.
• Explore emerging areas like neuromorphic computing and wide-bandgap semiconductors.

Skills

Cadence toolchains

Electronic design

HDL: Verilog/VHDL

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

Cadence

MATLAB

Simulink

LTspice

ModelSim

Job description

Novomorphic is a new venture backed by Cadence Design Systems, Welsh Government, and CSA Catapult – established to build critical semiconductor design capability in the UK. Our mission is clear: deliver advanced IC and electronic system design services to support SMEs, scale-ups and large organisations, while growing the UK’s talent base in digital, mixed-signal, and compound semiconductors.

We’re building a company from the ground up—with a culture of ownership, speed, and technical excellence. Everyone who joins has a real stake in shaping the business and its success.

This graduate opportunity is ideal for those who want more than a standard entry-level role. You’ll be exposed to real design environments early in your journey, using industry-standard tools like Cadence and contributing to solutions across AI, power electronics, telecoms, defence, aerospace, and more. Whether you come from a BSc, BEng, MSc, MEng, or PhD background, you’ll develop your engineering skills under the guidance of world‑class mentors with a tailored and intensive training programme.

Position Overview

Novomorphic is seeking up to eight talented and driven graduate engineers to join our growing team. This is a hands‑on engineering role designed for high‑potential graduates who want to grow into roles in IC and electronics design across sectors such as AI, power electronics, automotive, aerospace, telecoms, and defence. You’ll gain experience in design, validation, IP development, and system‑level thinking—supported by experienced engineers and best‑in‑class tools.

Core Responsibilities and Skills

We welcome candidates with experience or interest in any of the following domains—our work spans multiple sectors, and each brings unique challenges and opportunities to learn and grow.

Design and Development

• Support the design, simulation, and validation of electronic systems and integrated circuits across digital, analogue, mixed‑signal, and power domains.


• Depending on your background, projects may include:
  
  
  
  • AI & Compute– accelerators and smart edge processors.
  
  
  • Automotive & Aerospace– ADAS, electrification, and safety systems.
  
  
  • Telecoms & RF– 5G/6G, RF front‑ends, and comms systems.
  
  
  • Power & Energy– DC‑DC converters, PMICs, and energy‑efficient electronics.
  
  


• Help optimise designs for power, performance, and robustness.

Collaboration and Learning

• Work with senior engineers, architects, and validation experts, including our partners.


• Participate in knowledge sharing, design reviews, and team‑based problem solving.


• Learn from hands‑on mentorship, with regular feedback and structured onboarding focused on Cadence toolchains and IC design methodology.

Innovation and IP Contribution

• Support development of reusable IP and contribute to innovation pipelines.


• Assist in documenting and validating IP for inclusion in our growing portfolio.


• Explore emerging areas such as neuromorphic computing, wide‑bandgap semiconductors, and advanced packaging.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education

• BSc, BEng, MSc, MEng, or PhD in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.


• Academic focus may include:
  
  
  
  • AI hardware and accelerators
  
  
  • Power electronics and energy systems
  
  
  • RF, telecoms, or wireless systems
  
  
  • Automotive or aerospace electronics
  
  
  • Digital, analogue, or mixed‑signal circuit design
  
  

Experience

• Practical experience in electronics or IC design—from research, industrial placements, internships, or technical projects.


• Comfortable with schematics, simulation, layout, or verification workflows.


• Exposure to design tools such as Cadence, MATLAB, Simulink, LTspice, ModelSim, or similar.


• Familiarity with HDL languages like VHDL or Verilog.

Technical & Behavioural Skills

• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving ability.


• Curiosity and adaptability in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment.


• A collaborative approach, with clear communication and a proactive mindset.


• Enthusiasm for learning and a positive "Can do" attitude aligned to a start‑up environment

Preferred (Not Essential)

• Experience with verification, validation, or lab testing of electronic systems.


• Familiarity with industry practices or standards (e.g., automotive, telecoms).


• Involvement in IP development, open hardware, or innovation projects.

What Success Looks Like

We value progress, contribution, and initiative. Early indicators of success include:

• Active engagement in onboarding and early training activities.


• Delivery of high-quality work on assigned technical tasks.


• Meaningful contribution to project teams and internal IP.


• Participation in design reviews and collaboration forums.


• Growth towards independent technical ownership within 6–12 months.

Other Information / Benefits

Novomorphic’s benefits package includes:

• 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays


• Salary sacrifice pension scheme


• Annual discretionary bonus scheme


• Life assurance


• Private Medical Insurance


• Other benefits tailored to your needs