Latest Photonics Engineer Jobs

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FPGA Engineer

Design and implement FPGA-based solutions for high-performance hardware platforms used in cybersecurity, data centres, and advanced computing. Work across the full development lifecycle from prototyping to production, developing RTL, building communication interfaces, and supporting system validation in collaboration with hardware and software teams.

IC Resources Oxford, Eng, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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

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

Research Assistant/Associate in Quantum Photonics (Fixed Term)

Conduct research in quantum photonics, focusing on the design, nanofabrication, and optical characterisation of photonic devices using quantum optics and time-resolved photoluminescence spectroscopy at cryogenic temperatures. Work within the Integrated Quantum Photonics group to advance integrated quantum photonic technologies. Contribute to scientific publications and presentations as part of a multidisciplinary research team.

University of Cambridge Cambridge, South East England, United Kingdom £33 – £46 pa

On-site Contract

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 United Kingdom

Senior QPU Design Engineer

Design and lay out complex multi-layer quantum processing unit chips, integrating ion trapping, photonics, and CMOS interfaces. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to translate operational requirements into manufacturable chip designs and drive projects from concept to tape-out. Work within a cross-functional team to advance high-performance quantum hardware for scalable systems.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom

Senior Software Engineering Manager

Leads a team building software systems for quantum computer design, fabrication, and characterization, integrating scientific computing with hardware engineering workflows. Focuses on developing scalable data platforms, tooling, and infrastructure to support quantum device development. Works closely with physicists, fabrication engineers, and hardware teams to operationalize research-driven systems.

Rigetti United States US$220,000 – US$250,000 pa

On-site Permanent

PhD Studentship: Building Heterogenous Quantum-Dot–Atom Repeaters: Photon Generation, Storage and Conversion for Quantum Networks

This PhD project focuses on developing hybrid quantum-dot and rubidium vapour interfaces for quantum communication networks. The student will work on device fabrication, cryogenic quantum-dot optics, and atomic-vapour experiments, gaining hands-on experience in quantum optics, semiconductor physics, and numerical modelling.

The University of Manchester Manchester, Northern England, United Kingdom £21 pa

Contract

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

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 Quantum Scientist

This role involves pioneering advancements in quantum computing using trapped ion technology and proprietary laser-free control methods. Responsibilities include prototyping coherent control schemes, calibrating quantum systems, validating trap technologies, and analyzing experimental data to push the boundaries of system performance.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom

Senior Quantum Applications Architect

This role involves developing and adapting quantum algorithms for fault-tolerant quantum computers, translating real-world computational problems into abstract quantum specifications, and analyzing their performance and resource requirements. The candidate will lead research initiatives, collaborate with internal teams and external partners across industries like life sciences and sustainability, and help define benchmarks that demonstrate quantum advantage. Close interaction with the Compilation and Architecture teams ensures algorithmic designs are grounded in practical photonic quantum computing constraints.

PsiQuantum Daresbury, United Kingdom £78,900 – £92,900 pa