Senior Photonics Metrology Engineer — Lab-First Quantum R&D

Oxford Ionics; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with stock options

Annual performance bonus

Generous annual leave

Flexible hybrid working

Private medical and dental insurance

Job summary

A leading quantum computing company in Oxford is seeking a Senior Photonics Test Engineer to own the experimental characterisation and validation of photonic devices. This lab-first role involves designing and operating optical test setups, testing and characterising components, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should have strong optics fundamentals, experience in metrology, and a collaborative mindset. Join us for a role that shapes the future of quantum computing with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with optical metrology in a lab environment.
• Proven ability to design and calibrate optical test setups.
• Confidence with data analysis and turning results into recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Run experimental testing and characterisation of photonic devices.
• Design, assemble, validate and calibrate optical measurement setups.
• Analyse and interpret experimental data, presenting insights to stakeholders.

Skills

Optical metrology

Component characterisation

Data analysis

Optical test equipment design

Job description

A leading quantum computing company in Oxford is seeking a Senior Photonics Test Engineer to own the experimental characterisation and validation of photonic devices. This lab-first role involves designing and operating optical test setups, testing and characterising components, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should have strong optics fundamentals, experience in metrology, and a collaborative mindset. Join us for a role that shapes the future of quantum computing with competitive salary and benefits.