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Quantum Operator

Universal Quantum
Haywards Heath, GBR
Full-time
Junior · 2+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago
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Requirements

  • The Three Most Critical Attributes We’ll Use to Compare Candidates:
  • Strong hands-on experience with quantum control experiments: Experience operating and troubleshooting AMO-based quantum systems (e.g., trapped ions, neutral atoms, or related platforms), with practical exposure to key experimental tasks such as laser cooling, state preparation, quantum control, and measurement.
  • High reliability and attention to detail: Ability to follow experimental procedures carefully, perform repeatable calibrations and measurements, identify abnormal system behaviour, and maintain accurate records.
  • Strong teamwork and practical problem-solving: Ability to work closely with physicists and engineers to operate systems, support hardware integration and testing, and solve experimental issues efficiently.
  • Experience operating and troubleshooting AMO-based quantum systems (e.g., trapped ions, neutral atoms, or related platforms), with practical exposure to key experimental tasks such as laser cooling, state preparation, quantum control, and measurement.
  • Ability to follow experimental procedures carefully, perform repeatable calibrations and measurements, identify abnormal system behaviour, and maintain accurate records.
  • Ability to work closely with physicists and engineers to operate systems, support hardware integration and testing, and solve experimental issues efficiently.
  • PhD in physics, quantum technologies, AMO physics, or a closely related field, or
  • Master’s degree in AMO physics plus at least 2 years of relevant hands-on experimental experience in a laboratory setting.
  • Experience with experimental quantum technologies, preferably involving ion-trap or neutral-atom systems, or other optical-based quantum systems.
  • Practical experience with one or more of the following: laser and optical systems, RF/microwave control, vacuum systems, or high-precision imaging.
  • Understanding of quantum control, state preparation, measurement, and experimental calibration.
  • Good data analysis skills and experience using Python or similar programming tools.
  • Ability to follow, improve, and document experimental procedures for reliable system operation.
  • Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively across physics and engineering teams to solve technical problems.
  • Experience working with surface ion traps.
  • Experience with high vacuum and ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems, including vacuum chambers, ion pumps, and bakeout procedures.
  • Experience with automated experimental control, calibration, or measurement systems.
  • Experience with hardware integration, system testing, or commissioning of new experimental equipment.
  • Familiarity with Git, data management, or laboratory automation tools.
  • Please feel encouraged to apply even if you don't match all the requirements of our job description. We would love to receive your application even if you think you're only a partial match.

Must-have:

  • PhD in physics, quantum technologies, AMO physics, or a closely related field, or Master’s degree in AMO physics plus at least 2 years of relevant hands-on experimental experience in a laboratory setting.

Nice-to-have:

  • Experience working with surface ion traps.
  • Experience with high vacuum and ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems, including vacuum chambers, ion pumps, and bakeout procedures.
  • Experience with automated experimental control, calibration, or measurement systems.
  • Experience with hardware integration, system testing, or commissioning of new experimental equipment.
  • Familiarity with Git, data management, or laboratory automation tools.
  • Please feel encouraged to apply even if you don't match all the requirements of our job description. We would love to receive your application even if you think you're only a partial match.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Meaningful equity participation
  • Flexible holiday allowance (28 days minimum)
  • Flexible working
  • 10% matching pension
  • Generous parental support policy
  • Private health / dental insurance & group life insurance
  • £2,000 annual personal development budget
  • Relocation support
  • We are committed to nurturing diversity and inclusion At Universal Quantum, we’re passionate about working with and for all kinds of minds. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, and we hold ourselves accountable through continuous improvement, transparency, and the way we design our hiring and working practices. We welcome team members from all backgrounds and actively work to ensure everyone can flourish.

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