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- ...Experimental & Fabrication Engineer, you will build experiments, run automated tests, and analyse large datasets to understand how PICs, lasers, detectors, and nonlinear optical effects actually behave - under bias, noise, drift, and real operating conditions - not how we wish...Suggested
- £43k - £57k per annumEstimated...electronics, and software teams to evaluate how compact frequency comb technologies can support applications such as precision timing, sensing, laser stabilisation, atom addressing, and quantum system integration. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The duties and responsibilities outlined...SuggestedFull-timeOn-siteWork from home2 days/week
£45k - £55k per annum
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum...SuggestedFull-timeShift work- £34k - £46k per annumEstimated...Opportunities in QinetiQ’s Laser & Optical Engineering Teams The Laser & Optical Engineering teams at QinetiQ (Farnborough and Malvern... ...s contribution to the UK’s Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) programmes, among other world-leading photonics-based capabilities. We...SuggestedFlexible hours
£30k - £35k per annum
Company: ADD RESOURCE & LABOUR Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Salary: £30000 - £35000/annum + 25 days holiday + bank holidaysSuggestedPermanentFull-time- £39k - £53k per annumEstimatedQuantum is now, and it's built here. Oxford Ionics, now part of IonQ, is pioneering the next generation of quantum computing. Using our world-leading trapped-ion technology, we’re building the most powerful, accurate and reliable quantum systems to tackle problems that today...SuggestedFull-timeHybrid workingFlexible hours
£64k - £76.5k per annum
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum...SuggestedFull-timeShift work- About Oriole Networks: Oriole Networks is building next-generation photonic networking systems to power the future of AI and high-performance computing. By moving data with light instead of electrons, we enable dramatically higher bandwidth, lower latency, and reduced energy...Suggested
- ...communications, or QKD-related systems) Knowledge of free-space optical links or atmospheric optics Exposure to space or aerospace programmes and relevant engineering lifecycle standards Experience with modelling, simulation, or data analysis tools (e.g. MATLAB, Python,...SuggestedPermanentFull-time
- ⌕ Job Overview: This role will focus on the design, optimisation, and development of high performance photonic components for next generation Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), contributing directly to our future tape-outs and core IP roadmap. You will work closely with...SuggestedLong-term contract
- £42k - £56k per annumEstimated...active components, across classical and quantum regimes. Support the development, maintenance, and automation of test setups involving lasers, detectors, fibre alignment stages, signal generators, high-speed electronics, and data acquisition tools. Analyse and interpret...SuggestedPermanentFull-timeVisa sponsorshipOn-siteFlexible hours
£50k - £65k per annum
Company: ENTERPRISE RECRUITMENT LTD Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Salary: £50000 - £65000/annum global development schemeSuggestedPermanentFull-time- £58k - £78k per annumEstimated...the hardest engineering challenges of the decade: creating an exquisite, real-time understanding of Earth and orbit using ground-based lasers. We aren't just gathering data; we are building the platform that will enable the next generation of space traffic control,...SuggestedFull-time
- £49k - £66k per annumEstimated...classical and quantum optics platforms. Take ownership of optical system architecture, including free-space optics, fibre optics, laser systems, interferometry, optical alignment, stability, noise reduction, and system-level performance optimisation. Lead technical decision...SuggestedLong-term contractPermanentFull-timeVisa sponsorshipOn-siteFlexible hours
- ...not just impressive - but production-ready at scale. This role exists to design, simulate, tape-out, and mature PICs (and associated lasers and photodetectors), closing the loop between theory, simulation, and large-scale experimental data. This is not a “paper PIC” role...SuggestedSecond job
- £48k - £62k per annumEstimated...for high-precision assemblies. Collaborate with optical and photonics engineers to develop packaging and integration solutions for lasers, detectors, optical fibers, micro-optics, and photonic integrated circuits. Evaluate and select manufacturing processes and materials...Full-timeVisa supportRelocation package
- £45k - £59k per annumEstimated...Optical Engineer with both design and Assembly Integration and Test experience to join our engineering team and deliver transformative laser communications technology. You will be responsible for the development of our optical subsystems, from requirements definition to...Full-timeHybrid workingOn-siteWork from home
- £41k - £55k per annumEstimated...~ From source to atom: Lead and execute the process from requirements and design to assembly and test for optical systems spanning laser distribution, modulation, delivery and imaging. ~ Work at the component level up through to large sub-systems containing hundreds...Full-timeOn-siteWork from home2 days/week
- ...The RIC presents a significant advancement beyond traditional Self-Organizing Networks (SON) by providing enhanced flexibility, programmability, and intelligence. However, testing and developing AI/ML algorithms for such complex networks is challenging and costly within...InternshipShift work
£33k - £69k per annum
...willingness and ability to travel internationally to support customer deployments and field activities. Desirable: experience with laser communications or free-space optics. Desirable: precision optical alignment and optomechanical assembly experience. Desirable: experience...Full-timeOn-siteArchangel Lightworks Ltd
Oxford, Oxfordshire9 days ago£64k - £76.5k per annum
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum...Full-timeShift work- £59k - £78k per annumEstimated...our team. In this role, you will design, develop, optimise the low noise optical system used to lock optical microcavities to stable lasers. You will work in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment alongside experts in nanofabrication, electronics, mechanical...PermanentFull-timeVisa sponsorshipOn-siteFlexible hours
- About The Role and Team Since 2021 our team has been listed every year in the âTop 100 Startups worth watchingâ  in the EE Times  in 2021 and 2022, and our technology breakthroughs have been featured in The Telegraph , BBC  and the New Statesman . Our...PermanentImmediate startFlexible hours
- £47k - £62k per annumEstimated...looking to hire an Atomic Operations Designer to design, model and characterise operations based on the interaction between ions and laser and microwave fields. Passionate about helping create technologies which can change the world? We may be the right place for you, so...Full-timeRelocation packageFlexible hours
- ...About The Role and Team Our rotation programme is a unique opportunity to be trained as an entry-level quantum engineer over one intensive year. Youâll work on real hardware challenges at a fast-paced scale-up, learning from industry leading engineers building silicon...Fixed-term contractFlexible hours
£84.8k - £142.2k per annum
...the heart of CoMind’s technology, designing and developing the laser interferometry platform that enables continuous, non-invasive measurement... ...to complex design challenges, while managing the team to programme milestones and design control processes. You will lead and...Full-timeOn-siteRemoteWork from homeFlexible hours- £35k - £47k per annumEstimatedDevelop a deep understanding of optical biomedical sensor chemistries and measurement parameters. Build setups to enable characterisation of optical biosensors. The activity will require mechanical as well as optical developments. Develop optical setups and signal chains...
- £39k - £57k per annumEstimated...data scientists, and QA/RA to ensure instruments meet biological, analytical, and regulatory needs. Safety & compliance: Uphold lab/laser safety; support design controls and documentation aligned with ISO 13485 (and related standards when in scope). Innovation: Track...Full-timeRemoteFlexible hours
- £61k - £79k per annumEstimatedPsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum...Shift work
