Infleqtion UK is looking for an experimental physicist with a PhD in atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics and a passion for bringing quantum technologies outside the laboratory and into the real-world. You will use your analytical and problem-solving skills to contribute to the design, implementation, and operation of atom interferometry systems for next-generation inertial navigation systems. You will have strong practical skills and use your experimental experience to complete tasks requiring a high attention to detail. This role is based at our facility in Oxford, UK.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in and/or lead research and development efforts to produce field-deployable quantum inertial sensors.
• Translate product requirements into atomic system designs.
• Execute modelling, simulation, and analytical calculations to design systems required to meet product performance.
• Integrate complex opto-mechanical systems, electronics, and software into quantum devices.
• Design and execute testing and verification plans.
• Identify materials and components to meet project requirements.
• Document project progress and identify, track and resolve any project issues.
• Contribute to external reports and publications; author/co-author papers, proposals, presentations and reports; give invited talks; attend project workshops and conferences.
  
  

Requirements

• PhD in experimental atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics.
• Experience working with laser systems; optical design, alignment, and control.
• Proven track record of integrating complex hardware and software into systems.
• Working knowledge of control systems and signal processing.
• Proficiency in a programming language (e.g. Python).
• Entrepreneurial drive, intellectual agility and personal eagerness to develop with the needs of the business.
• Passion for solving complex problems and challenges in a highly technical and scientific environment.
• Ability to work and communicate with all levels of an organization; professional-level communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work comfortably in a highly collaborative, cross-functional, team-oriented, and matrixed environment.
• Resourceful problem-solver who collaboratively identifies effective paths forward.
  
  

Desirable Skills And Knowledge

• Atom Interferometry
• Experience working on stabilised laser systems using, e.g., optical cavities or atomic spectroscopy.
• 3D CAD packages (e.g. Solidworks) and circuit design software (e.g. Altium)
  
  

Benefits

In addition to your base compensation, we offer a generous Total Rewards program which includes:

• Competitive salary
• Unlimited PTO
• Generous company pension contribution
• Cycle to work and Technology schemes
• Incentive Stock Option Plan