photonics

The RoleWe are looking for a Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Design Engineer to join our team developing the photonic hardware for Aegiq's next-generation quantum computing systems. You will work across component-level design and complex photonic circuit architectures, using optical modelling, simulation and layout tools to develop high-performance...

Job Overview This role will focus on the design, optimisation, and development of high performance photonic components for next generation Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), contributing directly to our future tape‑outs and core IP roadmap. You will work closely with photonics designers, layout engineers, and testing teams to improve the performance of...

Oxford Ionics, now part of IonQ, is pioneering the next generation of quantum computing. Using our world-leading trapped-ion technology, we’re building the most powerful, accurate and reliable quantum systems to tackle problems that today’s supercomputers cannot solve. Joining Oxford Ionics means becoming part of a global IonQ team that is transforming...

Senior Photonics Engineer Bristol area, onsite role – Permanent opportunity – Competitive salary and generous benefits package About the programme. Our client is a UK sovereign defence engineering company delivering a novel counter-UAS capability for MOD, NATO, and allied customers. The programme is founder‑led, moves at startup pace, and is genuinely...

PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the...

Senior Photonics Engineer Bristol area, onsite role – Permanent opportunity – Competitive salary and generous benefits package About the programme. Our client is a UK sovereign defence engineering company delivering a novel counter-UAS capability for MOD, NATO, and allied customers. The programme is founder‑led, moves at startup pace, and is genuinely...

The Lead Photonics Engineer will act as the organisation’s technical authority across the PIC development, contributing expertise across architecture, design, fabrication engagement, packaging strategy, and device characterisation. This role requires a deep understanding of photonic technologies and the practical realities of taking devices from research...

Contract Type:Full-time, PermanentLocation:Cambridge, UKVisa Sponsorship availableJoin Nu Quantum - Shaping the Future of TechnologyNu Quantum is at the forefront of quantum computing and advanced technology, driven by innovation, diversity, and a commitment to excellence. We’re creating an environment where brilliant minds from all backgrounds collaborate...

Job Overview: This role will focus on the design, optimisation, and development of high performance photonic components for next generation Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), contributing directly to our future tape-outs and core IP roadmap. You will work closely with photonics designers, layout engineers, and testing teams to improve the performance of...

Sekkari: Building the Brains behind Autonomy Are you driven to push the limits of technology and unlock true autonomy? At Sekkari, we’re building the brains behind autonomy by designing advanced photonic integrated circuits that overcome processing bottlenecks of today’s systems. Our mission is to unlock true, real-time intelligence across aerial...

Quell is a high-growth British defence and security AI technology start-up developing solutions to counter drone, vehicle, and human threats across the military, civilian and CNI sectors.We are currently seeking an Optical & Photonic Engineer to support our teams. You will work at the intersection of optics, photonics, and hardware engineering, designing...

At Finchetto, we're pioneering the next generation of photonic systems for networking, and high performance computing. Our mission is to push the boundaries of integrated photonics to solve complex challenges with speed, precision, and elegance. Backed by leading investors and a multidisciplinary team of physicists, engineers, and innovators, we’re...

My client is seeking a Principal Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Engineer in the UK to work on the design and development of next-generation high-speed photonic ICs for advanced optical systems.ResponsibilitiesLead the architecture and design of high-speed PICs for optical communications and sensingDevelop and optimise photonic devices (e.g., modulators,...

You’ll work across the full development cycle — from architecture and PIC design through simulation, tape‑out, direct foundry collaboration and first‑silicon validation.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn the WDM architecture, wavelength plan and optical power budgetDesign and optimize AWGs, micro‑rings, filters and multiplexersDevelop complex silicon photonic...

The RoleWe are looking for an experienced Photonics Engineer to join our team developing and testing the photonic hardware for Aegiq's next-generation quantum computing systems. This is a hands-on engineering role where you will design, build and develop advanced optical test systems, working across free-space and fibre optics, photonic integrated circuits...

Digital Catapult is a UK technology innovation organisation accelerating the practical application of deep technologies. We lead a global ecosystem in quantum, photonics and related software, enabling end-to-end research and industry adoption.The Director of Technology Quantum will define and drive the quantum roadmap, lead cross-disciplinary teams, secure...

Salience Labs Ltd. is seeking a Head of Manufacturing Operations to own the build, test and qualification of our photonic hardware.You will lead manufacturing engineering, coordinating with engineering, product, commercial and external partners to ensure readiness for AI datacentre deployment. This senior role requires deep experience in semiconductor or...

AtFinchetto,we'repioneering the next generation of photonic systems for networking, and high-performance computing. Our mission is to push the boundaries of integrated photonics to solve complex challenges with speed, precision, and elegance. Backed by leading investors and a multidisciplinary team of physicists, engineers, and innovators,we’rebuilding...

Oxford Ionics, now part of IonQ, is pioneering the next generation of quantum computing. Using our world-leading trapped-ion technology, we’re building the most powerful, accurate and reliable quantum systems to tackle problems that today’s supercomputers cannot solve. Joining Oxford Ionics means becoming part of a global IonQ team that is transforming...

Build a Rewarding Career. Doing things differently. Research Fellow in Nonlinear Photonics £39,984 - £44,977 p.a. pro rata Full time/Fixed Term - 2 years starting on 1st January 2027 (with the potential of extension). About The Role We are seeking a Research Fellow to join an exciting European Research Council funded project focused on nonlinear...