At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Talent Pool to shape the future of quantum technology.
- Company: Aquark, a pioneering tech company from the University of Southampton.
- Benefits: 26 days leave, flexible hours, competitive salary, and share options.
- Other info: Regular team outings and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of groundbreaking projects in quantum sensing and computing.
- Qualifications: Open to all curious minds, from scientists to software developers.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Eastleigh, Southampton – 5 days a week on site
Type: Talent Pool – Future Opportunities
About Us
At Aquark, we’re on a mission to bring quantum technology out of the lab and into the real world. Born as a spin-out from the University of Southampton, we’re building the world’s most compact cold atom core, enabling the next generation of quantum sensing and computing to power breakthroughs across industries. Following a successful ignition funding round, we’re now laser-focused on creating a low-power, robust, real-world-ready cold atom trap and we want curious, ambitious people like you to be part of this journey.
Life at Aquark
Aquark HQ is a hubbub of science, collaboration, and good banter. Our team is passionate, bold, and right on the bleeding edge of quantum tech. We work closely together, bounce ideas off each other daily, and believe great breakthroughs happen when smart people share coffee and conversations in the same space. We’re flexibly on site 5 days a week in our Eastleigh facility, building, testing, and pushing boundaries side by side (10am - 4pm as core hours).
Our Teams
We’re growing across several departments and always keen to meet exceptional talent in:
- Science – cold atom physics, quantum sensing, experimentation
- Hardware & Firmware Engineering – building the systems that make quantum tech real
- Software Engineering – control systems, automation, and data pipelines
- Commercial – partnerships, strategy, and taking our tech to market
Even if we don’t have a live vacancy right now, we’d love to hear from you. By joining our Talent Pool, you’ll be among the first we contact as soon as new opportunities arise.
What We Offer
Benefits:
- 26 days annual leave + company closure over Christmas/New Year
- Flexible working hours (10am–4pm core hours)
- Regular team outings, training & knowledge-sharing sessions (every 2 weeks)
- Annual performance & salary reviews
- Competitive salary
- Milestone bonuses
- Share options
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Overseas travel opportunities
If you’re excited by the idea of helping shape the future of quantum technology, whether you’re a scientist, engineer, software developer, commercial trailblazer or just super curious, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your CV and a short note about why you’re interested in Aquark Technologies. Even if the perfect role isn’t available today, we’ll be in touch when it is.
Talent Pool employer: Aquark Technologies
At Aquark, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, fostering a vibrant work culture where collaboration and innovation thrive. Located in Eastleigh, Southampton, our team enjoys flexible working hours, generous benefits including 26 days of annual leave, and opportunities for professional growth through regular training and knowledge-sharing sessions. Join us in shaping the future of quantum technology in an environment that values curiosity and ambition.
