Physicist - Consultant

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Physicist - ConsultantFull-timeRole Type: ExperiencedContract Type: PermanentTechnical Discipline: PhysicsDepartment: AwerianCompany DescriptionBreakthrough technology is vital for strengthening the UK’s Defence and Homeland Security. As a Consultant Physicist at Awerian, you will be at the forefront of this innovation race and play your part by helping to defend and protect the UK from the latest technological and cyber threats.    Job DescriptionYou will use your deep scientific insight and research skills to shine light on the hardest problems, exploring the art of the possible and inventing new solutions. You will design investigations to test and develop your ideas and see them become a reality through the creation of prototypes using Awerian’s rapid approach to design and implementation. This will involve all aspects of technology and product development – from invention, analysis, and computational modelling through to prototype design and the transfer to manufacturing.You will see the concepts you enable have direct impact on the safety of the UK and its citizens. You will work with and lead expert teams of engineers and scientists delivering cutting edge technology to our clients. It’s a fantastically challenging, varied and agile role.QualificationsYou will bring demonstrable technical experience in a range of the following areas:Quantum technologies, which could include sensing, position navigation and timing, computing, or communications.Optics, which could include propagation, imaging systems, fibre optics, high power and ultrafast lasers, spectroscopy, or evanescent coupling.Electromagnetics, which could include propagation, penetration, interference, plasma's, interaction with electronics, Radar systems, or sensing.Sonar and acoustics, which could include acoustic signal processing, characterising underwater environments, sensing, ultrasonics, or acoustic communications.Semiconductor physics, which could include junction behaviour, logic, thermal effects, or sensing.Thermal systems, which could include thermal management in aviation and maritime systems, complex thermal architectures, or materials processes.Fluid analysis, including particle dispersion, fluid flow and microfluidics.Algorithm design, which could include Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning, autonomous systems, signal processing and classification, or edge processing.  With the following skills and experience being desirable:Breadth of exposure to technical project management themes.Experience of communicating directly with clients and stakeholders, and acting as subject matter expert (SME) in client meetings.Experience of planning and proposing novel R&D activities. Using engagement, active listening and influencing skills to navigate professional interactions.Experience of accountability for budgets and resource planning.You will have a track record of academic excellence, hold a relevant postgraduate degree or equivalent professional experience, and have proven technical capabilities as a Physicist.We are keen to hear from experienced Physicists with a background in any sector.Additional InformationThe Company and Benefits: Why Awerian?Awerian are a defence and security technology consultancy comprised of ~40 scientists and engineers, and part of the TTP Group. You will work at our state-of-the-art facility based just outside of Cambridge.With little hierarchy, there are no corporate hoops to jump through. This, along with our flat structure, encourages mutual support, teamwork, and innovation. It also creates unique opportunities to develop skills in project leadership and client management to keep your professional development on track.Awerian are continuing their rapid growth plan, making this a great time to join our multi-disciplinary team.  You will be part of building on our successful track record and develop your career at the cutting edge of...