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Semiconductor / Electronics Engineer
Design and test the microchips, sensors and electronic hardware that power everything from phones to electric vehicles.
A day in the life
Design integrated circuits, run simulations, verify prototypes, and collaborate with fabrication and software teams.
Entry routes
- A-level Physics + Maths + Computer Science
- Electronics, Microelectronics or Physics degree
- Graduate scheme or chip-design internship
Typical salary
£26,000-£34,000 to £85,000+
Mid-career: £42,000-£62,000
Semiconductor design and AI-chip roles are in high demand and often pay more.
UK employers
- Arm
- Renesas (formerly Dialog Semiconductor)
- IQE
- Pragmatic Semiconductor
Worldwide employers
- Intel
- TSMC
- Samsung
- NVIDIA
Useful route links
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UCAS course search: electronics engineering
Compare degree prospectuses, entry requirements, open days and course structures.
ucas.com
Engineering apprenticeships
Search current engineering apprenticeship and degree apprenticeship vacancies.
findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk
Tech Nation jobs and talent
Specialist UK AI, machine-learning and quantum talent routes.
technation.io
UCAS Physics and astronomy courses
Search UK undergraduate physics, astrophysics and related degree options.
ucas.com
Prospects: what can I do with a physics degree?
Independent overview of careers that physics graduates enter.
prospects.ac.uk
Find an apprenticeship on GOV.UK
Search current apprenticeship and degree apprenticeship vacancies in England.
gov.uk
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Sources and further reading
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