Latest oxford ionics Jobs

Photonic Layout Engineer

Design and integrate photonic components into multi-layer quantum processor chips, ensuring precise layout and compatibility with metal and CMOS routing. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to define design rules and advance photonic process design kits. Perform layout verification and produce reticle-scale files for commercial fabrication using Python-based tools.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom

Quantum Software - Data Scientist

This role involves developing time series models for forecasting, anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance in quantum sensor systems. The Data Scientist will analyse large-scale sensor data, build predictive algorithms, and integrate models into real-time control systems, working closely with engineering and product teams. The position bridges data science, physics, and engineering in a cutting-edge quantum technology environment.

Infleqtion Harwell, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Junior AMO Physicist

This role involves hands-on development and operation of experimental neutral atom quantum computing systems, focusing on laser-cooled atoms, ultra-high vacuum setups, and precision optics. The candidate will work closely with physicists and engineers to integrate hardware components, conduct quantum experiments, and optimise system performance. It offers early-career researchers a chance to contribute directly to commercial quantum computing platforms while gaining expertise in AMO physics and quantum engineering.

Infleqtion Harwell, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

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 AMO Physicist - Inertial Sensing

The role involves developing atomic system designs for inertial sensing applications using atom-based quantum technologies. You will perform modelling, simulations, and analytical calculations, while integrating complex opto-mechanical systems, electronics, and software into quantum devices. The position requires close collaboration with physicists and engineers, conducting laboratory work from setup to system demonstration, and contributing to technical documentation, proposals, and publications.

Infleqtion Kidlington, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Optical Engineer

This role involves leading the design, analysis, and integration of complex optical systems for quantum computing and sensing applications, from concept through to testing. The engineer will work across multidisciplinary teams to develop high-precision optical systems involving laser delivery, modulation, and imaging, with responsibilities spanning component-level work to large-scale subsystems. The position emphasizes hands-on development, simulation-driven design optimization, and rigorous validation in a cutting-edge quantum technology environment.

Infleqtion Kidlington, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

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

Senior AMO Physicist - Quantum RF

This role involves experimental research and development in atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics for quantum RF sensor systems. The physicist will design and integrate complex opto-mechanical systems, lead high-value research projects, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance quantum technologies. A strong focus is on translating product requirements into atomic system designs and demonstrating working quantum devices.

Infleqtion Kidlington, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

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

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