Experimental Physics Consultant

Role

• Experimental design and execution
• Technology development and prototyping
• Sensor evaluation and characterisation
• RF and electromagnetic systems
• Fluidics and flow-related technologies
• Surface and materials physics
• Instrumentation and measurement systems
• Data acquisition and experimental analysis
• Environmental and operational testing
• Validation of models, concepts and technologies through experimentation

Responsibilities

• Design, build and conduct experiments to investigate complex physical phenomena
• Develop and test prototypes, instrumentation and experimental systems
• Acquire, process and analyse experimental data
• Characterise the performance of devices, materials and systems
• Develop novel experimental approaches to address client challenges
• Support laboratory, workshop and field-based activities
• Identify sources of uncertainty and experimental error
• Contribute to technical reports, presentations and client deliverables
• Work closely with physicists, engineers and computational specialists across a variety of projects
• Support internal research, innovation and capability development activities

What We're Looking For Education

• Physics
• Applied Physics
• Engineering Physics
• Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Materials Science
• Chemical Physics
• A related scientific or engineering discipline

Experience

• Experimental physics
• RF or electromagnetic systems
• Surface physics
• Materials characterisation
• Fluidics or fluid systems
• Instrumentation and measurement
• Data acquisition and analysis
• Sensor development and testing
• Laboratory experimentation
• Prototype development
• Environmental testing
• Scientific programming and data analysis
• Experience using Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW or similar tools would be advantageous

Ideal Candidate

• Curious about how physical systems behave in the real world
• Hands on and practical in your approach to problem solving
• Comfortable designing and conducting experiments independently
• Strong analytically, with the ability to interpret complex datasets
• Interested in understanding both the opportunities and limitations of technologies
• Adaptable and comfortable working across a range of technical domains
• Collaborative and keen to learn from colleagues with different backgrounds
• Motivated by translating scientific understanding into practical impact
• Enjoy combining experimental rigour with engineering pragmatism

What You'll Gain

• Work on a diverse range of scientific and engineering challenges
• Develop expertise across multiple technology domains
• Gain experience in laboratory, workshop and field based environments
• Work alongside experienced physicists and engineers
• Apply experimental science to real world problems that matter
• Build the technical foundations for a future career in technical leadership, systems engineering or advanced technology development

Typical Candidate Profiles

• Experimental physics PhD graduate
• Research scientist with experience in RF, materials or fluidics
• Early career engineer or physicist with 2 5 years of industrial R&D experience
• Scientist from a national laboratory, research institute or technology development organisation
• Experimentalist looking to broaden their experience across sectors and technologies

Benefits

• Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days
• Generous company pension scheme
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity based initiatives
• Annual performance based bonus
• PA share ownership
• Tax efficient benefits