Senior Physics Specialist

6 days ago


Teddington, Greater London, United Kingdom NPL Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Physicist or Engineer to join our Engineering team at NPL. Our Engineering Design group plays a crucial role in the design and preparation for manufacturing systems and instruments used within the organisation and for external customers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and Development: Involved in the design, development, and test of new metrology systems and their supporting software via a combination of numerical simulation, mathematical modelling, and experimental verification.
  • Simulation and Analysis: Utilize ray-tracing and finite element analysis software for simulation and design of physical systems, including optical systems, heat transfer, and fluid flow design.
  • Programming and Maintenance: Program equipment using Labview and Python, and maintain and design products and systems safely according to best practice, following governance processes and preparing for review meetings.
  • Collaboration and Review: Participate in cross-discipline design discussions with electronic and mechanical hardware design teams, and develop and maintain software in existing systems.
  • Documentation and Review: Prepare design documentation for product life-cycle management and peer-review code and documentation produced by other NPL engineers.

Work Environment:

We are now working in a hybrid model, with a mix of remote and office working. We strive to offer a great work-life balance, and we will try to accommodate flexible options where possible, depending on the role and part of the business.



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