Physicist – Defence Sector Engineering – Cambridge

Newton Colmore Consulting Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Defence company in Cambridge is seeking a Physicist to work on innovative technologies enhancing the UK's defense capabilities. The ideal candidate will possess experience in various scientific technologies and an interest in AI and Machine Learning. Exceptional career development opportunities and excellent benefits, including a competitive salary, bonus, and more, are provided.

Benefits

Enhanced pension

Dental care

Gym access

Free lunch

Qualifications

• Experience in thermal, optics, electromagnetics, acoustics, fluidics, chemical technologies, or related fields.
• Experience in the Defence sector is a plus.
• Ability to obtain security clearance or already hold it.

Responsibilities

• Work on various physics projects involving multiple scientific technologies.
• Provide detailed CVs for complex projects.
• Collaborate with team members, other teams, and external parties.

Skills

Thermal technologies

Optics

Electromagnetics

Acoustics

Fluidics

Chemical technologies

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Education

PhD in Physics or related field

Job description

Overview

Physicist – Defence Sector Engineering – Cambridge

A growing Defence company, based in Cambridge, offers an exciting opportunity for a Physicist to work on a wide range of cutting-edge technologies that will enhance the UK’s defence against external threats, with a focus on defensive technologies rather than offensive ones.

Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of physics projects, including thermal, optics, electromagnetics, acoustics, fluidics, chemical, and other scientific technologies.
• Provide as much detail as possible on your CV for complex projects.
• Collaborate within the team, with other teams, and with external parties.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in thermal, optics, electromagnetics, acoustics, fluidics, chemical technologies, or related fields. The level of experience may range from a PhD holder who has worked in a post-doctoral role to someone with years of industry experience.
• Experience in the Defence sector is advantageous. Ability to obtain security clearance or already hold security clearance.
• Interest or experience in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning is welcomed, as many projects may involve work in this field.

Benefits

The compensation package includes a starting salary dependent on experience, plus a bonus, enhanced pension, dental care, gym access, free lunch, and other excellent benefits.

Team and Career Development

The company places a strong emphasis on collaboration within the team, with other teams, and with external parties. The role accommodates a range of experience from early career development opportunities to mentoring for senior staff.

Apply / Contact

Given the anticipated high level of interest and the company’s desire to recruit quickly, please apply immediately if you are interested in this position to avoid missing out.

For general information, please call Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices Recruitment, and Scientific Recruitment Specialists Newton Colmore, on 0121 268 2240, or submit an application, and one of our team members at Newton Colmore will contact you. Please note we will not be able to discuss role specifics until we have a copy of your CV.