35 Vacancies

Join the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and lead the next phase of the UK's quantum revolution. We're seeking an exceptional Quantum Measurement Programme Manager to spearhead high-impact initiatives within our quantum portfolio. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of quantum technologies, working at the intersection of science, policy, and international collabor...

Background AI has been identified by the UK Government as a critical technology for the nation's future prosperity, security and competitiveness. Multiple government strategies underscore the need for high‑quality assurance mechanisms to support responsible AI development and deployment. As the UK's national metrology institute, NPL provides the trusted, independent technical foundatio...

We're seeking a practicing and experienced Systems Engineer to join our world-leading Time and Frequency Department . We maintain and develop the UK's National Time Scale, UTC (NPL), and are currently developing a new resilient Time Scale that will underpin Digital Infrastructure. You will be joining at an exciting time, as we drive the maturation of our sy...

Our world-leading Time and Frequency Department is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer with the skills to provide full lifecycle system engineering and leadership of a complex and critical system of systems architecture. We maintain and develop the UK's National Time Scale, UTC (NPL), and are currently developing a new resilient Time Scale that will underpin the UK's future Di...

Our world-leading Time & Frequency department are seeking an experienced Service Operations Engineer . You will be joining our team at an exciting time - we maintain the UK's National Time Scale , UTC (NPL) , and are currently developing the UK's first resilient Time Scale facility that will underpin Digital Infrastructure. This will address the risks associated with ou...

Our   world-leading Time & Frequency department  are seeking a Platform Engineer with experience in scripting and automation . You will be joining our team at an exciting time - we maintain the UK's National Time Scale, UTC (NPL), and are currently developing a  new resilient Time Scale facility  that will underpin UK Digital Infrast...

Our world-leading Time & Frequency department seek a Principal Enterprise Security Architect to lead cyber security architecture, assurance, and operational services for the National Timing Centre (NTC) Programme . This leadership role is responsible for delivering secure technology solutions aligned with enterprise security strategy, government standards, and organisational...

Our world-leading Time & Frequency department seek an experienced and practicing Senior Scientist / Engineer . You will be joining our team at an exciting time - we maintain the UK's National Time Scale , UTC (NPL) , and are currently developing the UK's first resilient Time Scale facility that will underpin Digital Infrastructure in the UK. This will address the risks associa...

Our world-leading Time & Frequency department are seeking an experienced and practicing Senior Software Engineer with proven expertise in DevOps automation and container orchestration . You will be joining our team at an exciting time - we maintain the UK's National Time Scale, UTC (NPL), and are currently developing a new resilient Time Scale facility that will underpin our Critical...

This studentship will develop an automated electrochemical testing platform coupled with machine-learning for C-N coupling catalyst discovery. This is an exciting fully funded PhD studentship opportunity exploring the development of an automated electrochemical testing platform for data-driven catalyst discovery. In recent years, electrochemical C-N coupling reactions have emerged a...

Put simply, we set the standards by which everything is measured. In doing so, the National Physical Laboratory is helping to combat issues on a global scale such as climate change, curing diseases and the development of cutting-edge communications technology . As our Service Transition Manager, you'll help co-ordinate and facilitate the changes to our business processes and systems that will ...

Proton therapy has emerged as a powerful cancer treatment technique due its superior tumour-targeting capabilities. Both conventional and ultra-high dose-rate proton therapies demand advanced imaging technologies to enable accurate in vivo three-dimensional dose verification and treatment delivery assessment. A promising imaging technology is proton-acoustics, relying on detecting acoustic waves ...