Hardware Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech start-up seeks a Hardware Engineer to design and implement cutting-edge atom beam systems. This hands-on role bridges physics and hardware development, requiring strong technical skills and a PhD in a related field. Join a dynamic team driving innovation in advanced hardware technology amidst significant funding and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with high or ultra-high vacuum systems.
• Familiarity with atomic, ion, or electron beam systems.
• Ability to support iterative design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate intricate atom beam systems for high vacuum.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of vacuum systems.
• Develop tools for alignment, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Experimental prototyping

System debugging

Operating test setup

Education

PhD in Physics

PhD in Engineering

PhD in a closely related technical field

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Client:

Barrington James

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

This is an opportunity to work in a deep-tech start up who have secured a substantial amount of series funding from prominent investors.

This is a hands-on engineering role at the crossroads of physics and advanced hardware development. You’ll design and build systems that generate and control particle beams, working directly with mechanical assemblies, vacuum systems, and experimental test setups.

Responsibilities

• Create, design, and evaluate intricate atom beam systems for high vacuum and ultrahigh vacuum.
• Oversee the practical installation, integration, and commissioning of vacuum systems and related equipment.
• Develop our tools to do alignment, diagnostics, beam characterization, and system troubleshooting.
• Work closely with the Atom Optics and Source teams to guarantee seamless cross-functional alignment.
• Communicate with the Barcelona-based Design & Simulations team to improve our tools and technologies.
• Documentation for support systems and iterative design reviews

Profile

• PhD in Physics, Engineering, or a closely related technical field
• Practical experience working with high or ultra-high vacuum systems and associated instrumentation
• Familiarity with systems that generate atomic, ion, or electron beams
• Strong hands-on capabilities in experimental prototyping, system debugging, and operating test setup

Following your application Jake Phillips, a specialist recruiter will discuss the opportunity with you in detail. Jake will be more than happy to answer any questions relating to the industry and the potential for your career growth. The conversation can also progress further to discussing other opportunities, which are also available right now or will be imminently becoming available.

This position has been highly popular, and it is likely that it will close shortly. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.