Physicist - Consultant

Awerian Ltd

Cambridge

On-site

GBP 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit-related bonus

Virtual shares

10% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Free onsite lunch

Life insurance

25 days holiday

Enhanced parental leave

Electric car leasing

Cycle-to-work

Season ticket loan

Local discounts

Relocation support

Job summary

Awerian Ltd is recruiting a Consultant Physicist to lead investigations, develop prototypes, and transfer prototypes to manufacturing. You will work with expert teams of engineers and scientists to deliver cutting-edge technology for national security clients.

The role requires deep scientific insight, broad technical experience across quantum, optics, electromagnetics, and related fields, and the ability to lead complex projects in a fast-paced environment near Cambridge.

Qualifications

You will bring demonstrable technical experience in a range of the following areas:
Quantum technologies: sensing, navigation, timing, computing, or communications.
Optics: propagation, imaging, fibre optics, high power/ultrafast lasers, spectroscopy, evanescent coupling.
Electromagnetics: propagation, interference, plasma interactions, radar, sensing.
Sonar and acoustics: acoustic signal processing, underwater sensing, acoustic communications.
Semiconductor physics: junction behavior, thermal effects, sensing.
Thermal systems: thermal management in aviation/m maritime systems, materials processes.
Fluid analysis: particle dispersion, fluid flow, microfluidics.
Algorithm design: AI/ML, autonomous systems, signal processing, edge processing.

Responsibilities

Design investigations to test ideas and develop prototypes.
Lead projects from invention and analysis to transfer to manufacturing.
Collaborate with engineers and scientists to deliver cutting-edge technology for clients.
Present findings and act as SME in client meetings.

Skills

Quantum technologies

Optics

Electromagnetics

Sonar & acoustics

Semiconductor physics

Thermal systems

Fluid analysis

Algorithm design

Education

Postgraduate degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Company Description

Breakthrough technology is vital for strengthening the UK’s Defence and Homeland Security. As a Consultant Physicist at Awerian, you will be at the forefront of this innovation race and play your part by helping to defend and protect the UK from the latest technological and cyber threats.

Job Description

You will use your deep scientific insight and research skills to shine light on the hardest problems, exploring the art of the possible and inventing new solutions. You will design investigations to test and develop your ideas and see them become a reality through the creation of prototypes using Awerian’s rapid approach to design and implementation. This will involve all aspects of technology and product development – from invention, analysis, and computational modelling through to prototype design and the transfer to manufacturing.

You will see the concepts you enable have direct impact on the safety of the UK and its citizens. You will work with and lead expert teams of engineers and scientists delivering cutting edge technology to our clients. It’s a fantastically challenging, varied and agile role.

Qualifications

You will bring demonstrable technical experience in a range of the following areas:

Quantum technologies, which could include sensing, position navigation and timing, computing, or communications.
Optics, which could include propagation, imaging systems, fibre optics, high power and ultrafast lasers, spectroscopy, or evanescent coupling.
Electromagnetics, which could include propagation, penetration, interference, plasma's, interaction with electronics, Radar systems, or sensing.
Sonar and acoustics, which could include acoustic signal processing, characterising underwater environments, sensing, ultrasonics, or acoustic communications.
Semiconductor physics, which could include junction behaviour, logic, thermal effects, or sensing.
Thermal systems, which could include thermal management in aviation and maritime systems, complex thermal architectures, or materials processes.
Fluid analysis, including particle dispersion, fluid flow and microfluidics.
Algorithm design, which could include Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning, autonomous systems, signal processing and classification, or edge processing.

Desirable Skills And Experience

Breadth of exposure to technical project management themes.
Experience of communicating directly with clients and stakeholders, and acting as subject matter expert (SME) in client meetings.
Experience of planning and proposing novel R&D activities. Using engagement, active listening and influencing skills to navigate professional interactions.
Experience of accountability for budgets and resource planning.

You will have a track record of academic excellence, hold a relevant postgraduate degree or equivalent professional experience, and have proven technical capabilities as a Physicist.

We are keen to hear from experienced Physicists with a background in any sector.

Company and Benefits

Why Awerian?

Awerian is a defence and security technology consultancy comprised of approximately 40 scientists and engineers, and part of the TTP Group. You will work at our state‑of‑the‑art facility based just outside of Cambridge.

With little hierarchy and no corporate hoops to jump through, this flat structure encourages mutual support, teamwork, and innovation. It also creates unique opportunities to develop skills in project leadership and client management, keeping your professional development on track.

Awerian is continuing its rapid growth plan, making this a great time to join our multi‑disciplinary team. You will be part of building on our successful track record and develop your career at the cutting edge of technology, supported by a team of experts. We’re a business of individuals – but our curiosity brings us together and drives what we do. Whether you’re leading a project or part of a team, the whole structure of Awerian is designed to help you connect, thrive, and feel included.

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