Space Optical Cavity Lead

Would you like to send your work to space? Our world-leading Time & Frequency department  is seeking a Space Optical Cavity Lead with proven expertise in optics and lasers. You will join a team of scientists and engineers developing the ultrastable lasers that will underpin next-generation scientific instruments, including atomic clocks and interferometers, as they are deployed in challenging environments both terrestrially and in orbit.

You will be joining the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) which is the UK's National Metrology Institute. Our role as a world-leading centre of excellence is to research, create and deliver cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology across many fields of industry to underpin the UK’s prosperity and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading a team delivering cutting-edge R&D in next-generation atomic clocks and frequency stabilisation systems
• Researching and developing NPL’s patented cubic cavity area
• Designing the next generation of high-finesse optical cavities
• Guiding technology through space qualification
• Engaging with industry and academic partners across related areas
• Representing NPL externally to promote our work and raise our profile
• Crafting winning project proposals aligned with NPL’s growth strategy
• Leading the delivery of major projects and technical strategy
• Developing the team and supporting space-qualified product development
• Working inclusively and collaboratively to develop partnership opportunities