13 Vacancies

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. Our people are our greatest asset, no matter where our people are, when they are on our premises, they have the right to feel safe and se...

Security Testing Role – Dive Deep, Make an Impact You're motivated by a deep curiosity and a dedication to excellence. Whether dissecting telecoms protocols or navigating the intricacies of enterprise IT systems, you thrive on appreciation how things work — and how they can be fortified. Your approach is hands-on and analytical, grounded in experience and a clear sense of purpos...

Are you ready to lead the transformation of technical operations across infrastructure, networking, and telecoms? If you're passionate about simplifying complex systems, driving innovation, and building high-performing teams, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. About the Role As our Technical Operations Transformation Director, you'll be at the heart of heart of UK...

This Role Speaks to You If.. . You've always been curious about how things work—especially when it comes to telecoms systems like 5G, fibre broadband, or Open RAN. Maybe you know IP/TCP/HTTP but here you will work with SCTP/ NGAP / 5G SBI in carrier grade implementations that no one else has this level of access to! Whether you've worked in the field professionally or you've be...

We're seeking a Senior Programme Controller to work on NPL's National Timing Centre Delivery Programme (NTCDP) - a high-profile, complex initiative at the heart of the UK's future Critical National Infrastructure. The NTCDP is the UK's first nationally-distributed timekeeping infrastructure. It aims to provide trusted and assured time and frequency distribution; reducing reliance on...

We're seeking a Programme Controller to work on NPL's National Timing Centre Delivery Programme (NTCDP) - a high-profile, complex initiative at the heart of the UK's future Critical National Infrastructure. The NTCDP is the UK's first nationally-distributed timekeeping infrastructure. It aims to provide trusted and assured time and frequency distribution; reducing reliance on Gl...

Recycled plastics are essential to achieving circular economy goals, but they often suffer from batch-to-batch variability, making it difficult for industry to predict and control product performance. This PhD project will tackle that challenge by applying advanced polymer characterisation techniques to better understand and quantify the quality of recycled materials, particularly polyolefin...

Our world-leading Time & Frequency department are seeking an experienced and practicing Timing and Synchronisation Engineer with a background in Electronic Engineering. 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 National Infrastr...

Shape the Future of Telecoms Testing – Join Us as a Data Centre and IT System Centric Project Manager Are you ready to take ownership of cutting-edge infrastructure in a secure-by-design environment? As our Data Centre Project Manager, you'll be at the heart of deploying and evolving the IT architectures that power modern containerised and virtualised telecom applications. ...

Security Testing Role – Dive Deep, Make an Impact You love uncovering what's beneath the surface. Whether it's a telecoms protocol or a complex IT system, you're motivated to understand how things work — and how they can be made more secure. You bring a hands-on mindset to testing and analysis, and you're motivated by the real-world impact your work can have. In this role...

What You'll Be Doing As an Associate Vulnerability Researcher in Telecommunications, you'll be dedicated to deepening your knowledge and sharpening your skills in securing telecom systems. You'll be joining a team that's not only excellent at what they do but also committed to supporting your growth and helping you build on your background in the cybersecurity and Vulnerability research comm...

Are you ready to shape the future of security research? As a Senior Vulnerability Researcher, you'll take charge of cutting-edge vulnerability research activities—whether through your deep technical expertise or your broad knowledge across domains. You'll set the technical direction for a talented team, guiding them to uncover and understand the most complex security challenges. ...