Senior AMO Physicist - Quantum Hardware & Trapping

Infleqtion UK; Harwell; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

10% pension contribution

Cycle to work scheme

BUPA Private Healthcare Insurance

Job summary

Infleqtion UK is seeking a Senior AMO Physicist to join their growing team in Harwell. The position involves translating product requirements into atomic system designs, executing complex experiments, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates hold a PhD in experimental AMO physics and have experience with manipulating atoms and integrating complex hardware/software. Benefits include competitive salary, unlimited PTO, and a pension contribution.

Qualifications

• Experience in manipulating atoms, ions, or molecules with light.
• Experience integrating hardware and software systems.
• Understanding of Health, Safety, and Environment practices.

Responsibilities

• Translate product requirements into atomic system designs.
• Execute modelling, simulation, and analytical calculations.
• Design and execute testing and verification plans.

Skills

PhD in experimental AMO physics

Atom trapping using tightly focused laser beams

Laser locking techniques

Working knowledge of control systems

Programming (Python, Rust, C++)

Problem-solving and debugging skills

Good verbal and written communication

Good collaboration skills

Education

PhD in experimental atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics

Tools

Solidworks

Zemax

Altium

Job description

Infleqtion UK is seeking a Senior AMO Physicist to join their growing team in Harwell. The position involves translating product requirements into atomic system designs, executing complex experiments, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates hold a PhD in experimental AMO physics and have experience with manipulating atoms and integrating complex hardware/software. Benefits include competitive salary, unlimited PTO, and a pension contribution.