Experimental AMO Physicist, Quantum RF Systems (Oxford)

Infleqtion, Inc.; Harwell; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Infleqtion, Inc. is hiring an experimental AMO Physicist to join our UK-based quantum RF team in Kidlington, Oxford. You will contribute to ongoing R&D and explore new concepts for future quantum RF sensor systems, collaborating with physicists and engineers to advance quantum devices.

We seek a PhD in AMO physics with hands-on experience in hardware/software integration, and proficiency in Python/C++. The role offers hybrid work with occasional travel up to 10% and a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• PhD in experimental AMO physics is required.
• Experience integrating complex hardware and software into quantum devices.
• Familiarity with mechanical, optical, and electronic design tools.

Responsibilities

• Research and Development Excellence: Translate product requirements into atomic system designs.
• Formulate and lead high-value research projects.
• Execute modelling, simulation, and analytical calculations to design systems meeting product performance.
• Design and execute testing and verification plans.
• Integrate complex opto-mechanical systems, electronics, and software into quantum devices.
• Perform technical tasks from equipment setup to system demonstration.
• Identify materials and components to meet project requirements.
• Document project progress and address issues.

Skills

AMO physics

Rydberg physics

Python

C++

Control systems

Signal processing

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

PhD in AMO physics

Tools

SolidWorks

Zemax

Altium

Job description

Infleqtion, Inc. is hiring an experimental AMO Physicist to join our UK-based quantum RF team in Kidlington, Oxford. You will contribute to ongoing R&D and explore new concepts for future quantum RF sensor systems, collaborating with physicists and engineers to advance quantum devices.

We seek a PhD in AMO physics with hands-on experience in hardware/software integration, and proficiency in Python/C++. The role offers hybrid work with occasional travel up to 10% and a strong emphasis on