Quantum Engineer

Octagon Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Octagon Group in Hayes, Middlesex is seeking a Senior Quantum Engineer to join a multidisciplinary Applied Science team developing next generation quantum technologies. You will design, develop, integrate and test trapped ion optical atomic clock systems for defence, security and critical national infrastructure.

The role involves hands-on work with laser cooling, spectroscopy, frequency stabilisation, system integration and documenting results, with opportunities to transition research

Qualifications

• PhD required in a relevant field (Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics, Experimental Physics, Quantum Technologies, Photonics, Laser Physics or related).
• Hands-on experience building and operating optical experiments.
• Strong understanding of laser systems and optical diagnostics.
• Experimental design, troubleshooting and data analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Work on trapped ion physics packages, laser cooling and spectroscopy.
• Assist frequency stabilisation and optical frequency comb development.
• Engage in system integration and verification of quantum hardware.
• Produce technical documentation and support customer demonstrations.

Skills

Trapped ion physics

Laser systems

Experimental design

Data analysis

System integration

Education

PhD in Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics, Experimental Physics, Quantum Technologies, Photonics, Laser Physics or related

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

Location: Hayes, Middlesex

Working: Hybrid

A leading technology organisation is looking for a Senior Quantum Engineer to join a multidisciplinary Applied Science team developing next generation quantum technologies.

This Senior Quantum Engineer job will focus on the design, development, integration and testing of trapped ion optical atomic clock systems for defence, security and critical national infrastructure applications.

Senior Quantum Engineer Job Responsibilities

The Senior Quantum Engineer will work across:

• Trapped ion physics packages
• Laser cooling and spectroscopy
• Frequency stabilisation and optical frequency combs
• System integration and verification

The Senior Quantum Engineer job in Hayes, Middlesex will involve designing and optimising laser systems, supporting vacuum and ion trapping hardware, carrying out precision spectroscopy, analysing experimental data and integrating optical, electronic, software and mechanical systems.

The role will also involve producing technical documentation, supporting customer demonstrations and helping transition research prototypes into manufacturable products.

The successful candidate will have:

• PhD in Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics, Experimental Physics, Quantum Technologies, Photonics, Laser Physics or a related discipline
• Hands on experience building and operating optical experiments
• Strong understanding of laser systems and optical diagnostics
• Experimental design, troubleshooting and data analysis experience

Desirable experience includes trapped ions, cold atoms, precision spectroscopy, laser cooling, ultra high vacuum, photonics, fibre optics, optical frequency combs, electronics or experimental software using Python, LabVIEW or MATLAB.

This Senior Quantum Engineer job in Hayes, Middlesex offers the opportunity to work on cutting edge quantum technology and help turn advanced laboratory research into deployable products.