Space Optical Cavity Lead
Posted 27 minutes 12 seconds ago by National Physical Laboratory
Would you like to send your work to space? Our world-leading Time & Frequencydepartment is seeking a Space Optical Cavity Lead with proven expertise in opticsand lasers. Youwill join a team of scientists and engineers developing the ultrastable lasersthat will underpin next-generation scientific instruments, including atomicclocks and interferometers, as they are deployed in challenging environmentsboth terrestrially and in orbit.
You will be joiningthe National Physical Laboratory (NPL) which is the UK's National MetrologyInstitute. Our role as a world-leading centre of excellence is to research,create and deliver cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technologyacross many fields of industry to underpin the UK's prosperity and quality oflife.
Key Responsibilities:- Leading a team deliveringcutting-edge R&D in next-generation atomic clocks and frequencystabilisation systems
- Researching and developingNPL's patented cubic cavity area
- Designing the next generationof high-finesse optical cavities
- Guiding technology throughspace qualification
- Engaging with industry andacademic partners across related areas
- Representing NPL externally topromote our work and raise our profile
- Crafting winning projectproposals aligned with NPL's growth strategy
- Leading the delivery of majorprojects and technical strategy
- Developing the team andsupporting space-qualified product development
- Working inclusively andcollaboratively to develop partnership opportunities
You'll be a proactive technical leader who can solve complexlaboratory challenges, build and lead strong teams and communicate clearly withpartners and stakeholders.
Essential skills and experience of:- Atomic or quantum physics,laser physics, frequency stabilisation, microwave electronics, mechanicaldesign or a related field
- Technical leadership and majorproject delivery
- Technical strategy development
- Laboratory problem-solving andinitiative
- Space-qualified hardware
- Measurement test plans andrepeatable test procedures
- Semiconductor lasers andapplications
- Atomic physics or opticslaboratory experience
- Laboratory automation andPython instrument control
- Microwave engineering,including antenna design and impedance matching
- Laser testing and operation
- Servo electronics
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is aworld-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurementscience, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of lifein the UK.
NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity,and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background,gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet therequired criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian andminority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabledcandidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimumcriteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the DisabilityConfident Scheme.
At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture andrespect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on thebasis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own orperceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, wehold memberships and accreditations to ensure we're creating an environmentwhere all our colleagues feel supported and welcome, please see our Diversity & Inclusion page. We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Flexibleworking and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positivework-life balance, along with a broad range of benefits. Our values are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success.
To ensure everyone has an equal chance,we're always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.If you would like to discuss, please contact us.