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Physicist - Consultant

Cambridge, England, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-08 → 2026-09-25

Core

Design investigations and create prototypes using rapid design approaches to solve complex problems in defence and security technology, impacting UK safety.

Role type

Senior Consultant Physicist (Defence & Security)

Builds

Prototypes, cutting-edge technology solutions for clients

Domain

Defence and security technology

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | client delivery

Required skills

Quantum technologies, Optics, Electromagnetics, Sonar and acoustics, Semiconductor physics, Thermal systems, Fluid analysis, Algorithm design

Preferred skills

Technical project management, Client communication and stakeholder management, Novel R&D planning, Budget and resource planning

Technologies

AI/ML, autonomous systems, signal processing, classification, edge processing

Responsibilities

Design investigations to test and develop ideas, create prototypes, lead expert teams of engineers and scientists, act as subject matter expert in client meetings

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with client management

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