Quantum Lab Technician
The Role:
This is an exciting and varied entry-level role, giving you the opportunity to work hands-on across a breadth of different verticals (optics, electronics, vacuum), our products and help to create an optimised lab environment to turbo-charge our capabilities.
What You'll Do:
Support small batch production Aquark products
Support Research and development into Quantum technologies
Source components and build supplier relationships
Help maintain a tidy and safe work place
Write documentation for production and training
Promote Aquark through industrial and academic meetings
Support writing of journal articles and white papers
Develop internal production processes
Help design and build optical, electronics and vacuum systems
Write code for automation and analysis
Test and evaluation of products and subsystems
What We Are Looking For:
Undergrad degree in physics or engineering (2.2 and above)
Keen and experienced with laboratory experimental work
Fast learner and self motivated/pro-active
Experience in coding for control and data analysis (ideally Python)
Excellent written and verbal skills
Tidy and organised
Comfortable with working on small components
Team player
What We Offer:
💰 Companywide milestone bonus scheme
🌴 26 days annual leave + full salary-based pension contribution
🕑 Flexible core hours
🤝 Regular team outings, training & knowledge-sharing sessions
📚 Half-day knowledge-building every 2 week
About Us:
At Aquark Technologies, we’re shaping the future of quantum sensing and cold atom technology. Spun out from the University of Southampton, we’re developing the world’s most portable, high-performance cold atom traps, enabling next-generation sensors for navigation, security, and metrology.
Following a major research contract win, we’re expanding our team. This is your chance to join a fast-moving start-up, work on cutting-edge science, and make a real impact.