AMO Physicist

Reedmace Talent; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK quantum technology firm in Birmingham is seeking an AMO Physicist to join their innovative team. The successful candidate will work on unique projects involving cold atoms and lasers, contributing to the development of advanced gravity sensing technology. This role demands a PhD in Atomic or Quantum Physics and a strong proficiency in mechanical design. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered, including 25 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension and benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with cold atoms, lasers, vacuum systems, and RF circuits.
• Trustworthy and evidence-driven, with the ability to engage in constructive debates.
• Willingness to perform hands-on tasks and support junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize advanced systems and subsystems.
• Solve technical problems through research and experimentation.
• Work with cold atoms and lasers, vacuum systems, RF circuits, and optical setups.

Skills

Experience with cold atoms

Proficiency in optics

Mechanical design using CADCAM

Able to use Python

Experience in simulations

Education

PhD in Atomic Physics or Quantum Physics

Tools

CADCAM (Autodesk)

High-frequency spectrum analyzers

Mixed-domain oscilloscopes

Job description

AMO Physicist

Location:Onsite, Birmingham

Remuneration:Competitive / Negotiable - as a guideline £45k - £65k

Benefits: 25 days holiday, pension and benefits

About Delta.g
Delta.g is a UK quantum technology company developing gravity sensing tools that unlock real-time spatial intelligence. Our sensors allow users to see what lies beneath the surface of the Earth using gravity alone, revealing hidden sinkholes, old mine workings, and buried infrastructure without digging. Spun out of the University of Birmingham, our technology is new, powerful, and close to commercial deployment. We have just raised £4.6 million in investment led by Serendipity Capital, NSSIF, and SCVC, and are scaling rapidly. We are building our team in partnership with Reedmace Talent, experts in helping tech companies scale through in-house hiring. We do not use recruitment agencies, we hire directly.

About the role

We are seeking an AMO Physicist to join our high performing team, working on ground-breaking technology. This role involves building and testing advanced products, designing and optimizing systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, from designing mechanical elements to conducting data simulation and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize advanced systems and subsystems.
• Solve technical problems through research and experimentation.
• Work with cold atoms and lasers, vacuum systems, RF circuits, optics, and custom magnetic environments.
• Use CADCAM for mechanical design.

Qualifications

• PhD in Atomic Physics or Quantum Physics (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with cold atoms, lasers, vacuum systems, and RF circuits.
• Proficiency in optics, mechanical design using CADCAM (Autodesk), and creating custom magnetic environments.
• Experience in simulations, calculations, and diagnostic tools like high-frequency spectrum analyzers and mixed-domain oscilloscopes.
• Familiarity with software tools such as Jira, CADCAM, Autodesk,
• Able to use Python
• Independent, self-driven, flexible, and adaptable.
• Trustworthy and evidence-driven, with the ability to engage in constructive debates and reach mutual conclusions.
• Willingness to perform hands-on tasks and support junior team members.

Why join us?

• Be part of a team working on ground-breaking quantum sensing technology at a fast growing business
• Work on diverse and challenging projects with a clear path for future growth.
• Collaborate with experts in the field and contribute to ground-breaking research and development.

Application process

If you are passionate about atomic, molecular, and optical physics and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV, providing your full contact details, (including location & telephone number) highlighting any relevant projects and experience.