Physicist - Consultant

Company Description

Breakthrough 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 Description

You 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.

Qualifications

You 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.

Desirable Skills And Experience

• 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.

Company and Benefits

Why Awerian?

Awerian is a defence and security technology consultancy comprised of approximately 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 and no corporate hoops to jump through, this flat structure encourages mutual support, teamwork, and innovation. It also creates unique opportunities to develop skills in project leadership and client management, keeping your professional development on track.

Awerian is continuing its 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 technology, supported by a team of experts. We’re a business of individuals – but our curiosity brings us together and drives what we do. Whether you’re leading a project or part of a team, the whole structure of Awerian is designed to help you connect, thrive, and feel included.

Benefits

• Annual profit‑related bonus
• Virtual shares that reward you with a stake in TTP Group’s long‑term success
• Employer pension contribution of 10% of salary
• Private medical insurance for employees and dependants
• Free onsite lunch
• Life insurance worth 6× salary
• 25 days holiday
• Enhanced parental leave and flexible return‑to‑work support
• Electric car leasing and cycle‑to‑work schemes
• Interest‑free travel season ticket loan
• Local sports facilities and theatre discounts and memberships
• Comprehensive relocation support (if applicable)

You will need to be eligible for UK security clearance.

Please note this role is not eligible for UKVI sponsorship visa scheme.