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  •  ...integrators assess our technology before silicon is in hand. Our photonic core behaves as a physical computing medium. Your job is to model...  ...signal chain using established optical-simulation and numerical wave-propagation methods. Build, maintain, and validate the high-... 
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    Glasgow
    13 days ago
  •  ...At Zero Point Motion, we build photonic integrated circuits that are not just impressive - but production-ready at scale. This role exists...  ...tools such as: Lumerical MODE / FDTD / INTERCONNECT COMSOL Wave Optics Zemax or equivalent is a bonus Closing the loop (... 
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    Zero Point Motion

    Bristol
    19 days ago
  • £64k - £76.5k per annum

     ...industries.   Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—...  ...Significant experience in photonic device development, guided-wave optics, optical coupling, or integrated optical interface design.... 
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    PsiQuantum

    Daresbury, Cheshire
    1 day ago
  • ⌕ Job Overview: We are looking for a Photonic Characterisation Engineer to join our Photonics team and play a key role in the experimental characterisation of advanced integrated photonic devices. This is a highly hands-on position where you will design and run experiments... 
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    Salience Labs

    Abingdon, Oxfordshire
    19 days ago
  • £39k - £57k per annumEstimated
     ...collaborates with teams in the UK and abroad. Qualifications ~ An advanced degree (PhD or exceptional MSc) in Physics, Optics/Photonics, Nanoscience, or related engineering field. ~3+ years industry experience designing, building, and operating complex optical systems... 
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    iLoF

    London
    26 days ago
  • £47k - £63k per annumEstimated
     ...Centre, Harwell. Work from home permitted up to 2 days per week based on business needs and manager approval. POSITION SUMMARY  The Photonics Technical Lead (PTL) plays a strategic role in shaping and advancing Infleqtion's integrated photonics capabilities, working closely... 
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    Infleqtion

    Kidlington, Oxfordshire
    a month ago
  •  ...This role exists to extract truth from real active photonic systems. As a Photonics 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... 
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    Zero Point Motion

    Bristol
    more than 2 months ago
  • £28k - £38k per annumEstimated
     ...A prestigious university in the UK is seeking a Lecturer in Semiconductor Photonics for a full-time position within the Institute of Photonics. The successful candidate will benefit from a generous start-up package and dedicated research funding. This role supports the recruitment... 
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    Stratford, Greater London
    13 days ago
  • £43k - £57k per annumEstimated
     ...space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.    What to expect: We are looking for a Photonic Layout Engineer to join our QPU Design team at Oxford Ionics/IonQ. In this role, you will be responsible for the layout of photonic integrated... 
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    IonQ

    College Park, Greater London
    11 days ago
  • £50k - £60k per annum

     ...The role will involve providing technology expertise and support across photonics, including in terms of technical consultancy, thought leadership, lab operation, opportunity development, relationship management, and ecosystem engagement. This involves working closely with... 
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    Digital Catapult

    Belfast
    1 day ago
  • £250k per annum

     ...What we do We are an early-stage deep-tech photonic bio-sensing company   combining silicon photonics, micro-fluidics, and applied AI to bring high-end optical diagnostics out of the central lab and onto a low-cost disposable chip plus a compact reader. The first product... 
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    Merantix

    London
    more than 2 months ago
  • £58k - £79k per annumEstimated
     ...computational scientist to build and own the modelling and learning capabilities of LumiAIres. This is a hybrid role focused on the photonic core's computational behaviour. As part of a team pioneering photonic AI technologies, you will model how light computes and train... 
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    Stratford, Greater London
    14 days ago
  • £34.61k - £46.05k per annum

     ...Cambridge, United Kingdom GBP 34,610 - GBP 46,049 per year The Research Assistant/Associate will join the Integrated Quantum Photonics group, based in the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge, a research group that works on simulation,... 
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    University of Cambridge

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    7 days ago
  • £63k - £81k per annumEstimated
     ...What we do We are an early-stage deep-tech photonic bio-sensing company combining silicon photonics, micro-fluidics, and applied AI to bring high-end optical instrumentation out of the central lab and onto a low-cost disposable chip plus a compact reader. The first product... 
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    Merantix

    London
    more than 2 months ago
  • ⌕ 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... 
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    Salience Labs

    Abingdon, Oxfordshire
    more than 2 months ago
  •  ...The Head of Engineering owns taking technology from one to scale, with primary ownership of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and associated light sources and detectors. This role exists to turn proven concepts into a product that ships reliably, repeatedly, and at high... 
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    Zero Point Motion

    Bristol
    more than 2 months ago
  • ⌕ Job Overview: We are looking for a Photonic Layout Engineer to join our Photonics team and contribute to the physical design, verification and development of advanced integrated photonic devices. You will work closely with engineers across photonic design, layout and... 
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    Salience Labs

    Abingdon, Oxfordshire
    22 days ago
  • £52k - £67k per annumEstimated
     ...problems, then our mission might be the one for you!   Main role: This is an exciting opportunity to join Cambridge Consultants’ Photonics Group — a team accelerating the adoption of innovative photonic technologies into real-world products. Our work spans photonic... 

    Cambridge Consultants

    United Kingdom
    1 day ago
  • £52k - £68k per annumEstimated
     ...Position Overview Job Title: Finance Business Partner – Breaking Wave Location: London Corporate Title : Associate / AVP Breaking Wave Deutsche Bank Limited is Corporate Bank’s (CB) technology incubation and commercialisation entity, responsible for developing... 
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    London
    1 day ago
  • £37.69k - £46.05k per annum

     ...The University of Manchester has a strong history of research into offshore renewable energy, with leading international activity in wave hydrodynamics and computational engineering. We are here concerned with accurate and highly efficient modelling of nonlinear wave-structure... 
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    The University of Manchester

    Manchester
    21 days ago
  • £38.66k per annum

     ...record in some of the following aspects: offshore wind turbines, wave tank experiments, fluid-structure interactions, sensors for offshore...  ...unique impact here . Cranfield’s Automotive, Energy and Photonics theme is an industry-focussed research cluster at the University... 
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    Cranfield University

    Cranfield, Bedfordshire
    21 days ago
  • £40.14k per annum

     ...contribute to research with national impact at the frontier of quantum photonic, ion microtrap and quantum-secured technologies, helping to...  ...spectroscopy, ion trapping. Frequency stabilisation of continuous-wave lasers Fitting theoretical models to experimental data;... 
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    National Physical Laboratory

    Teddington, Greater London
    9 days ago
  • £64k - £76.5k per annum

     ...industries.   Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—...  ...experience. Significant experience in fibre optics, guided-wave photonics, or optical system development. Strong understanding... 
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    PsiQuantum

    Daresbury, Cheshire
    13 hours ago
  • £50k - £65k per annumEstimated
     ...Engineer Cambridge, UK Start date: September 2026 or ASAP Contract: Permanent, full-time role About us At Wave Photonics, we are building a platform to enable and accelerate the development, mass production and adoption of integrated photonics... 
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    Wave Photonics

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    28 days ago
  • £48k - £65k per annumEstimated
     ...quantum systems. Knowledge of superconducting qubits, trapped ions, photonics, solid-state spin systems, neutral atoms or another quantum-...  ...detectors, nano-electromechanical resonators or surface-acoustic-wave devices. Experience using or developing microwave-frequency... 
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    Oxford Quantum Circuits

    Reading, Berkshire
    a month ago
  •  ...Oriole Networks: Oriole Networks is building next-generation photonic networking systems to power the future of AI and high-performance...  ...photodetectors ~3D EM modelling & simulation: Develop and apply full-wave 3D electromagnetic models of RF structures, interconnects, and... 

    Oriole Networks

    Paignton, Devon
    more than 2 months ago
  • £50k - £65k per annumEstimated
     ...device field, such as: Superconducting qubits Trapped ions, photonics, neutral atoms or solid-state spin systems Superconducting...  ...detectors Nano-electromechanical resonators or surface-acoustic-wave devices Strong Python skills, or experience with a comparable... 
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    Oxford Quantum Circuits

    Reading, Berkshire
    a month ago
  • £44k - £58k per annumEstimated
    Coherent Corp. is seeking a Product Manager in Glasgow, Scotland. In this role, you will own and lead a product line, driving its commercial success, customer satisfaction, and market position globally. You will work cross-functionally to define and execute product strategies...
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    Glasgow
    9 days ago
  • £41k - £54k per annumEstimated
    Company: PLATFORM RECRUITMENT Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
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    PLATFORM RECRUITMENT

    Oxford, Oxfordshire
    a month ago
  • £33k - £45k per annumEstimated
    Company: NEWTON COLMORE Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
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    NEWTON COLMORE

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    a month ago