Latest Physics Jobs

Developer Technology Engineer, Energy

This role involves optimizing GPU-accelerated applications for energy simulation and AI workflows using CUDA and NVIDIA platforms. The engineer will profile and improve performance of seismic processing, reservoir simulation, and power grid workloads on multi-GPU and multi-node systems. Responsibilities include developing reference implementations, supporting customer deployments, and collaborating with internal teams to influence product roadmaps based on real-world use cases.

NVIDIA

Remote Permanent

Product Engineer

The Product Engineer will take ownership of released imaging detectors, ensuring they meet high-quality standards and are delivered on time. Responsibilities include yield analysis, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvement activities, working closely with manufacturing, test, design, and supply chain teams.

Teledyne FLIR Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Photonic Layout Engineer

The Photonic Layout Engineer will work on the layout of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) for IonQ's Quantum Processor Units (QPUs). Responsibilities include collaborating with scientists, interfacing with design and fabrication teams, and ensuring the effective delivery of devices that support scaling to thousands of qubits.

IonQ United Kingdom

Senior Processor Architect

This role involves defining and driving the architecture of high-performance compute engines for AI acceleration, from ISA and execution units to memory hierarchies and on-chip interconnects. The architect will lead exploration, create performance models, and work closely with design and verification teams to ensure real-world performance and efficiency. Close collaboration with software and system teams ensures the silicon delivers practical application gains, not just theoretical benchmarks.

Fractile Bristol, United Kingdom

Senior Processor Architect

This role involves defining and driving the architecture of high-performance compute engines for AI acceleration, including ISA design, memory hierarchies, and on-chip interconnects. The architect will work closely with design, verification, and software teams to translate architectural vision into real-world silicon, using performance modelling and data-driven analysis. It's a hands-on position requiring deep expertise in processor design and cross-disciplinary collaboration to deliver cutting-edge AI hardware.

Fractile London, United Kingdom

Staff Digital Design Engineer

Design and develop digital blocks for mixed-signal ASICs, spanning from architecture and RTL through to synthesis, DFT, and physical implementation. Work on full lifecycle development with a focus on verification, timing closure, and production maturity. Provide technical leadership and help improve design methodologies within the team.

Eclectic Recruitment Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £90,000 – £110,000 pa

Digital Design Engineer

This role involves designing and implementing digital circuits for FPGA platforms, focusing on physical layer design and signal processing. You'll work closely with senior engineers, take ownership of significant RTL blocks, and have hands-on lab time with advanced equipment.

SoCode Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa

Embedded Software Engineering Manager

This role involves leading and developing a team of 5-15 embedded software engineers, managing the development and delivery of embedded software and HMI solutions for complex electromechanical equipment. Responsibilities include technical leadership, process improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product delivery.

Computer Futures Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom £65,000 – £80,000 pa

ASIC Architect

This role involves leading the end-to-end ASIC architecture for a novel probabilistic computing processor, spanning from algorithm and instruction set definition to tape-out and silicon bring-up. The architect will define system and microarchitecture specifications, perform HW/SW co-design, and build performance and functional models. The position is central to shaping next-generation computing technology in a high-impact, innovation-driven environment.

Redline Group Marston, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £80,000 – £100,000 pa

Electrical Engineer

The Lead Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and support of mixed electrical/electronic LRU solutions, working closely with the design team. Key responsibilities include guiding the team, defining processes, and ensuring integrated design architecture. The role involves hands-on technical work, from schematic capture to PCB layout and testing, and requires strong experience in electronics hardware design and product development.

Gold Group Ampthill, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom £54 – £64 ph

Senior Design Engineer

Design and implement high-performance RTL for FPGA and ASIC solutions in satellite-based 5G communications systems. Translate algorithmic requirements into micro-architectures, optimise for performance and power, and validate on space-qualified hardware. Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams across the full development lifecycle.

Spectrum IT Recruitment Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £70,000 pa

Analog IC Layout Engineer

This role involves implementing analog and mixed-signal layouts in nanometer CMOS technologies for custom ASIC products. You will work closely with circuit designers, plan layout schedules, and supervise local and remote layout resources, while ensuring tapeout processes are followed correctly.

Broadcom United Kingdom

Senior Analog / Mixed-Signal Design Engineer

This role involves designing and integrating analog/mixed-signal circuits for advanced semiconductor packaging and heterogeneous integration. Responsibilities include PHY-level interfaces, custom pad circuits, and working with industry partners to develop and commercialize innovative solutions.

University of Southampton Southampton, United Kingdom £46,049 – £58,225 pa

Hybrid Permanent

AI Modelling and Simulation Engineer

This role involves designing and maintaining a Python-based framework to model hardware and software latency, concurrency, and event-driven relationships for Lumai's photonic AI hardware. You will work closely with architecture and compiler teams to ensure the models are accurate and useful for decision-making, and may lead a small team.

Lumai Headington, Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Systems Engineer – NPI

The Senior Systems Engineer – NPI will work on the development of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, translating product requirements into robust system solutions and leading integration, verification, and validation activities. The role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards.

BMR Solutions Clevedon, Somerset, BA4 6NS, United Kingdom £53,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent