Quantum Hardware Technician — Assembly & Lab Ops

Oxford Ionics; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Enhanced annual leave

Flexible hybrid working

Private medical & dental insurance

Annual performance bonus

Competitive salary

Job summary

Oxford Ionics is hiring a Technician to support the Quantum Infrastructure team with sub-assembly builds, parts control, and goods‑in. You’ll work with engineers, scientists and senior technicians to keep quantum system builds moving safely, accurately and at pace.

You’ll be responsible for hands-on mechanical and basic electrical work, maintaining stock, and ensuring a safe, well‑documented lab environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant technician/industrial operations experience.
• Experience in an assembly environment with PPE and clear safety practices.
• Ability to follow build instructions and work methodically in a fast-paced environment.
• Soldering experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build and rework sub-assemblies across mechanical and basic electrical work.
• Support system builds, upgrades and lab projects in the quantum hardware programme.
• Run goods-in, receipting, stock control and kitting to ensure parts availability.
• Maintain a safe, organised lab and stores environment and keep accurate records.

Skills

Hands-on

Mechanical assembly

Electrical wiring

Quality conscious

Safety practices

Tools

PPE handling

Job description

Oxford Ionics is hiring a Technician to support the Quantum Infrastructure team with sub-assembly builds, parts control, and goods‑in. You’ll work with engineers, scientists and senior technicians to keep quantum system builds moving safely, accurately and at pace.

You’ll be responsible for hands-on mechanical and basic electrical work, maintaining stock, and ensuring a safe, well‑documented lab environment.