Senior Electrical Technician

Oxford Ionics; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology startup in quantum computing seeks a Senior Technician to join its dynamic team. You will play a pivotal role in supporting engineers, building state-of-the-art quantum systems, and ensuring operational excellence. Ideal candidates will possess a blend of practical technical skills and relevant experience in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Enhanced annual leave

Qualifications

• Approx. 3 years of relevant industrial operations experience.
• Experience in assembling and testing delicate electronic subsystems.
• Familiarity with PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technicians and scientists on quantum systems.
• Produce technical documentation and maintain a safe lab environment.
• Assemble and commission electrical and electronic systems.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Electronic knowledge

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical assembly

Vacuum assembly

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

At Oxford Ionics, we're building the world’s most advanced quantum computers by combining the unmatched potential of trapped-ion technology with modern microwave engineering. As a fast-growing startup at the cutting edge of quantum innovation, we’re looking for smart, passionate people to help shape the future of computing. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and want to make a real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you.

What to expect:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Technician to strengthen our technical support team and facilitate the company's ongoing growth and future expansion plans. This is a senior role within a highly experienced department. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with our existing technical staff on cutting-edge quantum computing systems and support our engineers and scientists on installations, upgrades, and research projects.

What you'll be responsible for:

As a Senior Technician, you will be responsible for working alongside our technicians and scientists to build and commission the electrical and electronic aspects of our state of the art quantum systems. Additional responsibilities will include producing technical documentation and maintaining a tidy and safe lab and workshop environment.

You will need to be able to take responsibility for tasks with minimal supervision and to possess experience in several of the following areas: electrical wiring, electronic knowledge, electrical fault finding experience, working from mechanical and electrical drawings, electronics, surface mount componentry, PCBs, mechanical assembly, and/or vacuum assembly.

The ideal candidate will bring a diverse set of experience with practical technical skills. Relevant qualifications would be considered an advantage, as well as prior experience working in industry or in a start up environment.

Essential:

• Relevant industrial operations experience (approx. 3 years)
• Ability to assemble electronic subsystems, including fault finding (e.g. continuity testing)
• Previous experience in the assembly of high precision and/or delicate parts
• Experience working in an environment requiring personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Familiarity with testing high technology equipment prior to shipping

Desirable:

• Previous experience of assembling and testing RF scientific instrumentation

Oxford Ionics is leading the way in quantum technology, and we need skilled, innovative individuals like you. We offer a range of benefits, including opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, enhanced annual leave, flexible working, private medical and dental insurance for you and your family, and much more. Join us and be part of the future of quantum computing.

Oxford Ionics is committed to equal opportunity for all.