Quantum Computing Jobs in Milton Keynes

Staff FPGA Engineer

Design and develop FPGA-based signal processing and control systems for quantum computing hardware. Develop RTL modules, simulate and verify control algorithms, and implement firmware for high-speed waveform generation and digital control loops. Work closely with hardware and software teams to deliver real-time quantum control systems using Xilinx Ultrascale+ devices and industry-standard tools.

Oxford Ionics Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Facilities Technician

This role involves hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting of critical facilities systems including HVAC, chilled water, and utility distribution in laboratory and cleanroom environments. The technician ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards, manages contractor activities, and supports equipment installation and site reliability. It requires strong MEP knowledge, experience in high-tech manufacturing settings, and ownership of day-to-day facilities operations.

Oxford Ionics Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Photonic Layout Engineer

Design and layout photonic integrated circuits (PICs) for quantum processor units, integrating photonic components into multi-layer chips with on-chip light delivery. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to define design rules, produce tape-out-ready layout files using Python-based tools, and verify layouts through DRC and LVS. Contribute to custom Process Design Kits and document mask design processes for fabrication in commercial foundries.

Oxford Ionics Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Director of Facilities

Lead facilities operations for a high-tech quantum computing campus, managing complex building systems, vendor relationships, and compliance across laboratories, data centres, and manufacturing environments. Oversee infrastructure projects, space planning, and 24/7 site support while ensuring safety, resilience, and scalability. Mentor facilities teams and align with global stakeholders in a fast-growing, technically advanced environment.

Oxford Ionics Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

International Tax and Transfer Pricing Manager

This role involves leading transfer pricing strategy and documentation for IonQ’s international entities, ensuring compliance with OECD BEPS guidelines and local tax regulations. The manager will support corporate income tax compliance, contribute to global tax provision under US GAAP, and collaborate with finance, legal, and treasury teams to build scalable tax processes in a fast-growing multinational environment. Key activities include preparing Master Files, benchmarking studies, and monitoring global tax developments such as Pillar Two.

Oxford Ionics Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior FPGA Verification Engineer

This role involves designing and implementing advanced UVM/SystemVerilog verification environments for FPGA designs used in quantum computing control systems. The engineer will develop automated regression suites, define verification plans, and collaborate with RTL teams to ensure high reliability and performance of FPGA-based quantum hardware. The position emphasizes simulation infrastructure development and continuous integration within a cutting-edge quantum technology environment.

Oxford Ionics Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Director, Systems Software

Leads the software team responsible for developing a full-stack system that controls and monitors trapped-ion quantum computers. Focuses on defining software architecture, improving devops and release processes, and scaling the engineering team. Works closely with quantum scientists and engineers to translate low-level experiments and quantum algorithms into functional software using Python and Rust.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom

Photonic Layout Engineer

This role involves designing and laying out photonic integrated circuits (PICs) for quantum processor units (QPUs) using Python-based tools. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate photonic components into multi-layer chips, perform layout verification (DRC/LVS), and contribute to custom Process Design Kits (PDKs) for tape-out in commercial foundries. The work directly supports scaling trapped-ion quantum systems through on-chip photonics.

Oxford Ionics Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Embedded Systems Engineer - FPGA Platform

Develop embedded Linux software, firmware, and board-support packages for FPGA-based systems used in quantum RF and sensing applications. Integrate FPGA SoCs, microcontrollers, and peripherals into robust control and signal-processing platforms. Perform board bring-up, debugging, and validation in collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Infleqtion Kidlington, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid

Director, System Software

Lead a team of software engineers developing the full-stack software that powers trapped-ion quantum computers, from real-time FPGA control systems to quantum compilers and application interfaces. Define and scale engineering processes, devops, and support workflows in a cross-disciplinary environment working closely with quantum scientists. The role is central to evolving the software architecture and team structure to support internal research and external customer delivery.

Oxford Ionics Oxford, United Kingdom

Staff FPGA Engineer

Design and develop FPGA-based signal processing and control systems for quantum computing hardware, including RTL module development, simulation, and firmware testing. Implement real-time control logic using Vivado and verify performance through unit and system-level testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance embedded solutions for trapped-ion quantum systems.

Oxford Ionics Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Staff Analogue Designer, CMOS Modelling

This role involves developing high-fidelity behavioural models for cryo-CMOS mixed-signal integrated circuits used in quantum computing systems. You'll derive models from mathematical foundations, implement them in Verilog-A/AMS and real-number formats, and ensure correlation with schematic and silicon measurements. The position shapes modelling methodology and enables full-chip simulation across temperature extremes, directly supporting the development of control hardware for trapped-ion quantum processors.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom

Embedded DevOps Engineer

This role focuses on building and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and infrastructure-as-code systems to support quantum computing and sensor development. The engineer will manage software deployment, system security, and lab infrastructure, ensuring high uptime and traceable, reliable releases across integrated software, firmware, and gateware. Close collaboration with both hardware and software teams is essential in a research-driven lab environment.

Infleqtion Kidlington, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Systems Engineer – Quantum Infrastructure

Design and maintain production-scale infrastructure for quantum computing systems, integrating enterprise IT with scientific hardware. Automate deployments using Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes while supporting a hybrid Linux/Windows environment. Collaborate with physicists and engineers to build resilient, repeatable systems in a cutting-edge research and development setting.

Adria Solutions Shipton on Cherwell, Oxfordshire, OX5 1JN, United Kingdom £40,000 – £65,000 pa

On-site Permanent