Latest Materials Science Jobs

Lab Technician

As a Lab Technician, you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to support the assembly, integration, testing, and maintenance of quantum computing machines. Your responsibilities will include performing functional tests, calibrations, and maintaining a clean and organized laboratory environment.

Universal Quantum Haywards Heath, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Staff Software Engineer, Non-Realtime Controllers

Design and develop software for non-realtime control systems that manage supporting hardware in quantum computers, including cryogenics, vacuum systems, and sensors. Work hands-on with real quantum hardware in a lab environment, diagnosing deep technical issues, improving system reliability, and building shared frameworks and tooling. Collaborate closely with quantum scientists, systems engineers, and software teams to ensure stable, observable, and scalable operations across a growing fleet of quantum systems.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom

Senior Electronics Engineer

This role involves diagnosing and resolving electronics and control hardware issues in trapped-ion quantum computers, from root cause analysis to permanent design fixes. The engineer will lead reliability upgrades, standardize electronics across systems, and work closely with cross-functional teams to improve uptime and reduce operational costs. Key activities include PCB design, system-level testing, retrofitting live systems, and ensuring all improvements are documented and integrated into future builds.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Mechanical Design Engineer – Photonic Hardware

This role involves designing precision mechanical and thermal systems for photonic quantum computing hardware, focusing on robustness, manufacturability, and performance in controlled environments. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate system requirements into hardware solutions, conduct simulation and validation, and support prototyping and supplier collaboration. The position is based at Daresbury and supports the development of scalable, fault-tolerant quantum systems.

PsiQuantum Runcorn, WA7 1UP, United Kingdom £50,000 – £56,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Integrated Photonics Engineer

Design and conduct experiments to characterize advanced integrated photonic circuits for quantum computing systems. Develop automated test workflows, analyze optical device performance, and collaborate with design teams to refine photonic components such as directional couplers, interferometers, and electro-optic modulators. Work within a high-tech R&D environment focused on scaling fault-tolerant quantum computers using silicon photonics.

PsiQuantum Runcorn, WA7 1UP, United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Electronics Engineer - HDL

Design and implement HDL-based system solutions for quantum computing control systems, with responsibility for circuit design, verification test documentation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Contribute to rapid prototyping and feasibility studies while gaining exposure to advanced electronics and quantum technologies. Work closely with mechanical, software, and physics teams to deliver state-of-the-art firmware and control infrastructure.

Universal Quantum Haywards Heath, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Cryogenic

Design and own the mechanical architecture of quantum computing systems, focusing on cryogenic hardware from room temperature down to millikelvin stages. Lead the development of signal chains, thermal interfaces, and integration within dilution refrigerators, working closely with physicists and RF engineers. Perform simulation, tolerance analysis, and qualification testing in a high-ownership role driving hardware from concept to production.

Rigetti United States US$165,000 – US$190,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Quality Engineer

This role involves establishing and leading a Quality Management System for quantum computing hardware, with direct responsibility for incoming quality control, non-conformance resolution, and supplier quality. The engineer will inspect high-precision components like machined parts, PCBAs, and RF hardware used in cryogenic environments, while embedding quality into new product introductions and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing and development processes.

Rigetti United States US$165,000 – US$190,000 pa