Electronics Engineer {Photonics

Oxford
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Electronics Engineer {Photonics}

Oxford/Hybrid

£80,000 DOE + Bonus + Progression + Company Benefits + Hybrid + Flexible Working + Sponsorship + Relocation Package

Are you an Electronics Engineer either with a Photonics background or wanting training in this area, looking to join an award-winning quantum hardware company that enables trusted and secure encryption using the power of photonics and quantum mechanics?

Do you want the rare and exciting opportunity to play a pivotal part in the growth of an extremely exciting tech start-up who are an award-winning venture-backed spinout from Oxford University's world-renowned quantum optics laboratory?

On offer is a fantastic opening for an experienced Electronics Engineer to join a company at the forefront of quantum technology, pioneering advancements in quantum random number generation (QRNG) to ensure the highest level of security for digital systems.

In this role, the successful Electronics Engineer will work on designing, developing and testing solutions integrating photonic and optoelectronic components, including photonic integrated circuits, fibre cables, lasers, drivers, amplifiers, detectors, and associated control electronics.

This role is ideal for a highly motivated Electronics Engineer with a photonics background, or looking for Photonics Training

The Role

Designing, developing and testing solutions integrating photonic and optoelectronic components
Contribute to prototyping
HybridThe Person

Electronics/Photonics background either in industry and education
Want to work in a start-up environmentKeywords: Electronics, Photonics, Training, Tech Start-up, Start-up, Oxford, Quantum, Cybersecurity, Sponsorship, Hybrid

Reference Number: BBBH18938

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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