Location
cambridge
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 06, 2026
Job Description
Principal AMO Physicist – Trapped-Ion Quantum Hardware
UK | On-site | Full-time
Ready to define the architecture of next-generation ion-based quantum systems?
A rapidly scaling quantum technology company is seeking a Principal AMO Physicist to play a leading role in advancing high-performance trapped-ion platforms and integrated quantum hardware systems.
You will operate at the intersection of atomic physics, quantum control, and systems engineering - helping shape the technical roadmap of scalable quantum devices.
What You’ll Do
Lead the design and optimisation of advanced trapped-ion experiments
Drive performance improvements in ion–photon interfaces and qubit control
Own complex laboratory subsystems (lasers, RF/DC electronics, UHV hardware, control systems)
Contribute to technical architecture and long-term platform strategy
Mentor AMO physicists and collaborate across engineerin...
UK | On-site | Full-time
Ready to define the architecture of next-generation ion-based quantum systems?
A rapidly scaling quantum technology company is seeking a Principal AMO Physicist to play a leading role in advancing high-performance trapped-ion platforms and integrated quantum hardware systems.
You will operate at the intersection of atomic physics, quantum control, and systems engineering - helping shape the technical roadmap of scalable quantum devices.
What You’ll Do
Lead the design and optimisation of advanced trapped-ion experiments
Drive performance improvements in ion–photon interfaces and qubit control
Own complex laboratory subsystems (lasers, RF/DC electronics, UHV hardware, control systems)
Contribute to technical architecture and long-term platform strategy
Mentor AMO physicists and collaborate across engineerin...