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Senior Optics Technician

The Senior Optics Technician will join the Optical Manufacturing team to build and commission optics and laser assemblies for quantum systems. Responsibilities include precision optical assembly, system maintenance, and maintaining a safe laboratory environment.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom

Senior Mechanical Engineer

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will work on the hardware surrounding the quantum processor, including cryostat requirements, cooling equipment, vacuum chambers, and supporting structures. Responsibilities include mechanical integration, CAD design, and managing documentation, with a focus on complex multidisciplinary systems.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom

Intern, System Architecture

This internship involves developing photonic quantum computing architectures through simulation, software implementation, and protocol design. Interns will work on translating quantum information theory into physical system designs, using programming and modeling to advance fault-tolerant quantum systems. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and technical rigor in a cutting-edge quantum computing environment.

PsiQuantum United Kingdom £31,200 – £56,160 pa

Hybrid Internship

Electronics Engineer

Designs and develops RF and high-speed electronic systems for quantum photonic hardware, including electro-optic modulation, low-latency control, and readout systems for superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors. Works closely with photonics and quantum engineering teams to integrate electronics into advanced quantum computing systems using silicon photonics. Involves FPGA-based control, signal integrity optimization, and testing in lab environments.

PsiQuantum Runcorn, WA7 1UP, United Kingdom £50,000 – £57,000 pa

I'd love to work at PQShield - Speculative Application

This speculative application role invites candidates to join a pioneering deep-tech startup focused on post-quantum cryptography and RISC-V-based secure computing. You'll work alongside founders and innovators on cutting-edge semiconductor solutions, contributing to groundbreaking security technologies in a flexible, inclusive environment. The role emphasizes collaboration, rapid learning, and real-world impact in a rapidly scaling field.

PQShield United Kingdom

Lead Software Engineer

Leads a cryptographic software IP team, overseeing the full software development lifecycle from design to customer delivery. Responsible for technical leadership, architectural decision-making, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high-quality implementation of embedded security solutions. Works closely with hardware teams and customers, with a strong focus on post-quantum cryptography and secure software design.

PQShield United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Staff FPGA Engineer

Design and develop FPGA-based signal processing and control systems for quantum computing hardware. Implement RTL modules, verify logic using simulation tools, and debug real-time control functions using lab equipment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance firmware for quantum control systems.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom

Technical Programme Manager, System Delivery

This role involves leading the deployment and commissioning of IonQ's quantum computing systems at customer sites across Europe and Asia. Responsibilities include planning, export/import logistics, global mobility coordination, site readiness, and risk management. The role requires a hardware background, experience with complex technical deployments, and comfort with cross-functional team leadership.

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

Physicist, Resilience Engineering & Operations

Operate, maintain, and optimize trapped-ion quantum computers to ensure reliable, safe, and high-performance system operation. Diagnose issues through telemetry analysis, lead maintenance activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system resilience and uptime. Work on-site in Oxford within a global team environment, contributing to the operational excellence of cutting-edge quantum hardware.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom

Senior Staff Analog Mixed-Signal Design and Modelling Engineer

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

Senior Photonics Engineer, Optical Interfaces

Develops ultra-low-loss optical interface solutions between dissimilar waveguiding platforms using photonic device design, simulation, and experimental validation. Focuses on mode conversion and coupling for scalable quantum computing systems. Works closely with internal teams and external partners to mature practical, manufacturable solutions.

PsiQuantum Runcorn, WA7 1UP, United Kingdom £64,000 – £76,500 pa

On-site Permanent