Senior AMO Physicist

Senior AMO Physicist

Location: Oxfordshire, UK

Working pattern: On-site

We are partnering with an ambitious quantum-hardware company seeking a Senior AMO Physicist to join its UK experimental team.

You will help develop and improve a next-generation quantum-processing platform, working at the interface of experimental atomic physics, precision hardware and system-level performance. This role will suit someone who wants their experimental expertise to translate into practical, high-impact quantum technology.

The role

• Support the development, integration and testing of advanced experimental quantum hardware
• Run, calibrate and improve complex physics-led systems
• Work with engineering colleagues to validate components, modules and subsystems
• Investigate experimental noise, instability and performance limitations
• Analyse experimental data and use findings to guide system improvements
• Collaborate with physicists, engineers and software specialists across the wider technical programme
• Contribute to the mentoring and development of junior team members

About you

• PhD in experimental AMO physics or a related field
• Hands-on experience building or operating advanced atomic-physics or quantum-hardware experiments
• Strong experimental judgement and a track record of delivering meaningful research or technical outcomes
• Programming skills in Python, C++ or similar
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across a multidisciplinary R&D team
• Willingness to travel occasionally for project and team collaboration

This is a strong opportunity to join a well-backed team at an important stage of its experimental development.