At a Glance
- Tasks: Invent and prototype solutions to complex problems in defence and security using applied physics.
- Company: Leading technology company in Cambridge with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunities for research, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and exploration of cutting-edge technologies.
- Why this job: Tackle unique challenges and make a real difference in UK defence and security.
- Qualifications: Experienced physicist with a strong background in various physics domains.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
Principal Physicist - New Inventions Newton Colmore is working on a principal physicist role with a leading technology company in Cambridge.
We are looking for an experienced Physicist with the curiosity to tackle problems that genuinely don't have known answers yet, and the skills to find them.
The Scope of the Work This is applied physics in the truest sense.
You will take fundamental physical principles and use them to invent, analyse, model, and prototype solutions to some of the hardest problems in UK defence and security.
You'll own the full development arc - from initial investigation and computational modelling through to prototype realisation and transfer to manufacture.
Previous projects have spanned an unusually broad range of physics domains: * Quantum technologies - sensing, PNT, computing, communications * Electromagnetics - propagation, penetration, plasma interactions * Semiconductors - junction behaviour, logic, thermal effects, sensing * Optics - imaging systems, ultrafast lasers, fibre optics, fluorescence * Acoustics
Principal Physicist - New Inventions employer: Newton Colmore Consulting
Join a dynamic mechanical engineering services company that prioritises employee growth and development, offering clear progression pathways and a supportive work culture. With a focus on building long-term relationships and delivering exceptional service, you'll thrive in an environment that values your expertise and encourages innovation. Located centrally in Hampshire, this role provides the unique advantage of engaging with diverse industrial sectors across the South Coast, ensuring your contributions have a meaningful impact on the business's success.
