Senior Quantum Engineer: Trapped-Ion Clocks & Optics Hybrid

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

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