Lead Time & Frequency Scientist (Atomic Clocks)

National Physical Laboratory; Hatton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in the UK seeks a skilled professional to lead a team focused on delivering innovative time and frequency measurement systems. Responsibilities include designing and implementing state-of-the-art hardware and software, collaborating with global experts, and ensuring project success within defined constraints. Ideal candidates should possess a postgraduate degree in a relevant field and have experience in scientific software development, team management, and interfacing with electronic equipment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Positive work-life balance

Broad range of benefits

Qualifications

• A postgraduate degree or equivalent in physics, astronomy, or relevant engineering.
• Experience in atmospheric propagation of radio/microwave signals.
• Knowledge of SATCOM, optical fibre, and GNSS-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of scientists and engineers to deliver high-quality outputs.
• Design and implement hardware and software for measurement systems.
• Collaborate with experts worldwide to develop solutions.

Skills

Experience in time and frequency measurement

Team management experience

Software experience in scientific/engineering applications (Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB)

Familiarity with interfacing electronic equipment with computers

Education

Postgraduate degree or equivalent experience in physics, astronomy, or relevant engineering field

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

A leading research institution in the UK seeks a skilled professional to lead a team focused on delivering innovative time and frequency measurement systems. Responsibilities include designing and implementing state-of-the-art hardware and software, collaborating with global experts, and ensuring project success within defined constraints. Ideal candidates should possess a postgraduate degree in a relevant field and have experience in scientific software development, team management, and interfacing with electronic equipment.