About the role
π Join the Aquark Talent Pool βοΈ
π Location: Eastleigh, Southampton β 5 days a week on site
πΌ Type: Talent Pool β Future Opportunities
π About Us
At Aquark, weβre on a mission to bring quantum technology out of the lab and into the real world. Born as a spin-out from the University of Southampton, weβre building the worldβs most compact cold atom core, enabling the next generation of quantum sensing and computing to power breakthroughs across industries.
Following a successful ignition funding round, weβre now laser-focused on creating a low-power, robust, real-world-ready cold atom trap and we want curious, ambitious people like you to be part of this journey.
π‘ Life at Aquark
Aquark HQ is a hubbub of science, collaboration, and good banter. Our team is passionate, bold, and right on the bleeding edge of quantum tech. We work closely together, bounce ideas off each other daily, and believe great breakthroughs happen when smart people share coffee and conversations in the same space.
Weβre flexibly on site 5 days a week in our Eastleigh facility, building, testing, and pushing boundaries side by side (10am - 4pm as core hours). π
π Our Teams
Weβre growing across several departments and always keen to meet exceptional talent in:
π§ͺ Science β cold atom physics, quantum sensing, experimentation
βοΈ Hardware & Firmware Engineering β building the systems that make quantum tech real
π» Software Engineering β control systems, automation, and data pipelines
π Commercial β partnerships, strategy, and taking our tech to market
π +More...
βοΈπ Even if we donβt have a live vacancy right now, weβd love to hear from you. By joining our Talent Pool, youβll be among the first we contact as soon as new opportunities arise.
π What We Offer
Benefits:
26 days annual leave + company closure over Christmas/New Year
Flexible working hours (10amβ4pm core hours)
Regular team outings, training & knowledge-sharing sessions (every 2 weeks)
Annual performance & salary reviews π―
Competitive salary π°
Milestone bonuses
Share options π
Enhanced pension scheme
Overseas travel opportunities π
π Join Us
If youβre excited by the idea of helping shape the future of quantum technology , whether youβre a scientist, engineer, software developer, commercial trailblazer or just super curious, weβd love to hear from you.
π Submit your CV and a short note about why youβre interested in Aquark Technologies.
Even if the perfect role isnβt available today, weβll be in touch when it is.
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