Experimental Physicist – Photonics

Newton Colmore Consulting Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading developer of sensing instruments in the UK is seeking a Principal Experimental Physicist to work on complex systems that protect lives. This role involves the entire design process, requiring expertise in optical physics, thermodynamics, electromagnetics, or fluidics. Strong academic backgrounds and a passion for innovation are essential. The company offers competitive packages, career progression, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Tailored package

Excellent career progression

Training opportunities

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Expertise in at least one mentioned area: optical physics, thermodynamics, electromagnetics, or fluidics.
• Experience or interest in machine learning & AI is highly desirable.
• Ability to attain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work on highly complex systems and instruments to protect lives.
• Responsible for the design process from concept to manufacturing.
• Join a team of engineers, scientists, and innovators.

Skills

Optical physics

Thermodynamics

Electromagnetics

Fluidics

Machine learning

AI application

Education

Strong academic background in physics

Job description

Experimental Physicist – Photonics

A leading developer of highly complex sensing instruments for the defence industry, based in Cambridge, is seeking senior physicists to join their research and development teams.

Due to the nature of the work and the company's culture, we are looking for individuals who love solving complex engineering problems and have a passion for physics.

As a principal experimental physicist, you will work on highly complex systems and instruments designed to protect lives. You will be responsible for the entire design process, from initial concept and invention to analysis, computational modelling, prototype development, and transfer to manufacturing.

You will join a well-established team of engineers, scientists, and innovators, with new projects on the horizon as the company invests heavily in research and development.

The company manufactures diverse products, and we are looking for several physicists with expertise in optical physics, thermodynamics, electromagnetics, and fluidics. Experience or interest in applying machine learning and AI to product development is highly desirable.

In return, the company offers a highly competitive, tailored package, excellent career progression, training opportunities, and a bonus scheme.

To be considered, candidates should have expertise in at least one of the mentioned areas, strong academic backgrounds, and a passion for technological innovation. The role requires the ability to attain security clearance.

Apply now to enter the recruitment process and learn more about this exciting opportunity.