41 Vacancies

At the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) we develop highly accurate metrology instruments, sensors, and artefacts. We design, manufacture, and deliver innovative technical solutions based on advanced measurement science and precision engineering expertise. Our Engineering Department provides an in-house engineering delivery function and oversight to the whole of NPL across a range of activi...

NPL's Intellectual Property underpins much of NPL's work and supports the real-world impact created through adoption of NPL technologies. We have a proud record of commercialisation - our IP has supported the growth of UK companies as well as the commercialisation of innovative NPL solutions through routes such as spin-outs, licensing and NPL's products and services. Recent examples inc...

Note: This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract role 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, n o matter where our people are,...

Our world-leading Time & Frequency department are seeking an experienced and practicing Principal Network 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 National Timing Centre that will underpin our Critical National Infrastructure. This will address the risks associated wi...

Our world-leading Time & Frequency department are seeking an experienced and practicing Principal Software 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 National Timing Centre that will under pin our Critical National Infrastructure. This will address the risks associated with ou...

Our world-leading Time & Frequency department are seeking an experienced and practicing Technical Architect. 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 National Timing Centre that will underpin our Critical National Infrastructure. This will address the risks associated with our dep...

Our world-leading Time & Frequency department are seeking a Senior Network Engineer with hands-on infrastructure and network design and implementation experience. 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...

Our world-leading Time & Frequency department are seeking an experienced and practicing Senior Software 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 a new resilient Time Scale facility that will underpin our Critical National Infrastructure. This will address the risks associa...

We're seeking an experienced Higher Scientist to join our  Microphotonics team within our world-leading Time & Frequency department . You will be joining our Microphotonics team at an exciting time – we are leading the national effort to develop compact and chip-based microresonator -based frequency combs, or microcombs , as par...

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 a  new resilient Time Scale facility  that will underpin our Critical National Infrastructure. This will address the risks associated with ...

Join NPL to manage a high-profile AI programme that is supporting the UK and bring real-world benefits. NPL works at a strategic level with government and academia to respond to UK challenges and priorities. Ultimately, our programmes translate cutting-edge science and engineering into impactful practical applications. Managing these programmes is a major responsibility – and a huge career...

Who sets the standards, to ensure that anything that can be measured is done so with consistency and reliability? We do. Through our vital research, the National Physical Laboratory is helping support scientific and commercial innovations, international trade, environmental protection and health and wellbeing. As our Head of Science/AI, you'll set our direction as we help grow confidence in and ...