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Experimental Physicist - Photonics

Newton Colmore Consulting Ltd·Cambridge (East Anglia)Senior
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  • Role responsibilities: Design and develop complex sensing instruments, taking ideas from concept to manufacturing, involving analysis, modelling, prototype design, and system integration.
  • Key expertise: Experience in physics with skills in optical physics, thermodynamics, electromagnetics, or fluidics; interest in applying machine learning and AI is desirable.
  • Requirements: Strong academic background, passion for technological innovation, and ability to attain security clearance.
  • Conditions and benefits: Work in a research-focused environment with career progression, training, and a tailored compensation package including a bonus.
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Experimental Physicist - Photonics A leading developer of highly complex sensing instruments for the defence industry, based in Cambridge, are looking for senior physicists to join their research and development teams. Because of the nature of the work and the culture of the business we are looking for people who love solving complex engineering problems and who have a passion for physics. As a principal experimental physicist within this organisation, you will be working on highly complex systems and instruments that aim to protect people's lives. You will take responsibility for the complete design process, taking your ideas from eureka moment and initial concept through to manufacturing. This will include initial invention and ideation, analysis, and computational modelling through to prototype design and the transfer to manufacturing. You will be joining a well-established team of engineers, scientists and innovators and will also have new projects on the horizon as this company invests heavily into research and development. Because of the diverse nature of the products this company manufacturers we are looking for several physicists to join the team with varying skills and expertise. These include optical physics, thermodynamics, electromagnetics and fluidics. Any interest in applying machine learning and AI to product development is highly desirable to this organisation. In exchange for your skills and expertise, the company offer a highly competitive tailored package as well as providing excellent career progression and training. The package includes a bonus programme too. To be considered for this role we are looking for experienced physicists who have expertise in one of the aforementioned areas of interest. This will need to be coupled with strong academics and a passion for delivering step changes in technology. You will also need to be able to attain security clearance for this role. Enter the recruitment process now and find out more information about this role. Why apply via an agency? Partnering with an expert agency in your job search is a great way to expand your horizons. We are specialist recruiters, and we develop our network every day, meaning we have access to roles and companies that you may not be aware of. To complement this, we have deep insights into our markets and clients that will benefit you in the interview process, ensuring you can perform at your best. We have closed hundreds of offers for the candidates we represent, ensuring we negotiate the best possible deal for all stakeholders.

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Jul 15, 2026 · true date
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