Latest Advanced Engineering Jobs

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

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

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

Physicist, System Operations

Operate and maintain trapped-ion quantum computing systems, focusing on reliability, observability, and automation. Diagnose hardware issues using telemetry data and collaborate across global teams to support both commercial and development systems. Contribute to process improvement and system uptime in a high-performance technical environment.

Oxford Ionics Daejeon, Korea (Republic of)

On-site Permanent

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

R&D Scientist, Quantum Algorithms

Design and implement quantum algorithms focused on solving differential equations, with opportunities to publish and collaborate across the quantum computing stack. Work on real-world applications using high-fidelity hardware and contribute to end-to-end resource estimation under realistic constraints.

Quantinuum London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Quantum Software Engineer - QEC

Designs and implements quantum error correction (QEC) protocols for scalable, high-fidelity quantum computation, with a focus on neutral atom platforms. Develops custom decoders, models noise processes, and collaborates with hardware and software teams to translate theoretical QEC frameworks into practical implementations. Engages in research, simulation, and cross-team collaboration to advance fault tolerance in quantum systems.

Infleqtion Kidlington, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Internship at Quantinuum’s UK QEC team

Work on cutting-edge quantum error correction research, contributing to architectural design and implementation of QEC systems. Engage in hands-on projects involving algebraic geometry, tensor networks, or fault-tolerant quantum computing, with potential to publish or develop software libraries. Collaborate closely with researchers and engineers in a high-impact technical environment.

Quantinuum United Kingdom £2,500 pm

Senior Optical Packaging & Assembly Engineer

Develops and implements high-performance, scalable opto-electronic packaging workflows for photonic integrated circuits, focusing on fibre-to-chip alignment and packaging prototyping. Works closely with internal teams and external vendors to transfer and scale packaging processes within a quantum computing R&D environment.

PsiQuantum Runcorn, WA7 1UP, United Kingdom