Applied Physics & Signal Processing Consultant

PA Consulting; Melbourn; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and lifestyle perks including 2

25 days annual leave

Generous pension

Performance bonus

PA share ownership

Job summary

PA Consulting is seeking a Computational Physics & Signal Processing Consultant. You will join our Applied Physics team to apply rigorous science to real‑world challenges and client problems across multiple sectors.

The role involves hands‑on analysis, modelling and problem solving, with opportunities to develop models, simulations, algorithms and analytical approaches while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Degree, MSc or PhD in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline.
• Experience in computational physics, numerical modelling and data analysis is desirable.
• Strong mathematical foundations and ability to communicate technical ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop computational models, simulations and analytical tools.
• Analyse experimental, simulated and operational datasets.
• Apply mathematical and statistical techniques to solve complex challenges.
• Support development and assessment of algorithms for sensing, optimisation and decision support.
• Contribute to technical reports and client deliverables.
• Present findings clearly to colleagues and clients.
• Support research, capability development and internal initiatives.
• Collaborate with physics, engineering, mathematics and data science colleagues.

Skills

Computational physics

Applied mathematics

Signal processing

Numerical modelling

Statistical analysis

Data analysis

Sensor fusion

Machine learning for physical systems

Python

MATLAB

C++

Julia

Education

Physics

Applied Mathematics

Electronic Engineering

Mathematics

Computer Science with a strong quantitative focus

Closely related scientific or engineering discipline

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C++

Julia

Job description

PA Consulting is seeking a Computational Physics & Signal Processing Consultant. You will join our Applied Physics team to apply rigorous science to real‑world challenges and client problems across multiple sectors.

The role involves hands‑on analysis, modelling and problem solving, with opportunities to develop models, simulations, algorithms and analytical approaches while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.