Physicist - Defence Systems - Cambridge

Newton Colmore Consulting Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing defence company in Cambridge is looking for a Physicist to advance cutting-edge technologies in defence, aerospace, and telecommunications. The role offers significant professional development opportunities in a collaborative environment, encouraging applicants from diverse physics backgrounds. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonuses, gym membership, and wellness programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Regular reviews

Bonus scheme

Meals provided

Free parking

Pension scheme

Gym membership

Wellness programs

Healthcare provision

Dental care

Qualifications

• Proficiency in analytical, numerical, and simulation techniques preferred.
• Experience in microfluidics, sensors, optics, or thermal physics is beneficial.
• Security Clearance is essential; UK citizenship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the invention and development of technologies for defence.
• Collaborate with experts in various fields to enhance skills.
• Engage in innovative projects, exploring AI and Machine Learning as interests allow.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical analysis

Finite element simulations

Hands-on engineering physics

Education

Degree in Physics

Job description

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Physicist - Defence Systems - Cambridge, Cambridge

Client:

Newton Colmore Consulting Ltd

Location:

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

Job Description:

Physicist - Defence Systems - Cambridge

A recently established and growing defence company in Cambridge is seeking Physicists to contribute to the invention and development of cutting-edge technologies for security in defence, aerospace, telecommunications, and related sectors.

You will collaborate with a team of experts in electronics, engineering, design, embedded systems, and physics, providing continuous skill development opportunities.

We welcome physicists from various fields such as microfluidics, sensors, optics, acoustics, electromagnetics, thermal physics, and other complex domains. Proficiency in analytical, numerical, finite element simulations, and hands-on engineering physics is preferred.

The role offers engaging projects across multiple disciplines, with a focus on innovation and skill enhancement. Opportunities to work on Machine Learning and AI technologies are also available for those interested or experienced.

Previous experience in defence, aerospace, or telecommunications is not mandatory; physicists from all sectors are encouraged to apply.

Security Clearance is essential, typically requiring UK citizenship without a criminal record or having lived and paid taxes in the UK for over five years.

Benefits include a competitive salary, regular reviews, bonuses, meals, free parking, pension, gym membership, wellness programs, healthcare, dental, and other perks.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly. For more information, contact Andrew Welsh at [phone] or submit an application to be contacted by our team.

Newton Colmore Consulting specializes in recruitment within Medical Devices, Scientific Engineering, Software, Robotics, Electronics Design, and related sectors.