Graduate Physicist 2026

We are looking for a Physicist with a passion for innovation and technology to join our Applied Science team. 

You will take on complex problems across a range of industries, including Healthcare, Defence, and Energy, by applying your scientific understanding, and your drive and curiosity to learn new things. 

You will be motivated by the idea of applying your theoretical knowledge and experimental skill to solving real-world engineering challenges.  

What we can offer

This role will offer a wide variety of technical challenges and opportunities for personal development. We take pride in being ahead of the technology curve, working with and developing exciting new technology. The projects we work on are highly diverse and you will combine your existing skills and knowledge with an appetite to rapidly identify and assimilate whatever new information is necessary to solve the problem at hand. Examples of recent work undertaken for our clients include: 

• Development of a novel imaging system based on multi-wavelength holography 
• Design, simulation and manufacture of custom ultrasonic measurement system 
• Development of a miniaturised magnetic positioning system for a high-volume consumer product 
• Teardown and reverse engineering of complex high-power laser instrument for industrial application 
• Technical analysis of superconducting power distribution system 

We are a nurturing team – you will be supported throughout to develop your career in the direction you want, with mentoring and training provided. Opportunities for development and progression are varied and will be tailored to the interests, experience, and skills of the successful candidate, with scope to develop increased technical, commercial and/or programme expertise and leadership. 

What you can bring

You will have a first degree and/or PhD in physics or a closely related discipline, combined with excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and a collaborative approach. We are looking for someone who enjoys being hands on in the lab as well as conducting desk-based analysis.

• You will have the ability to gain UK security clearance.  

Experience/interest in some of the following would be beneficial, though is by no means essential

• Interest in working on optical and/or photonic systems, with practical experience of either free-space optics, fibre-optic systems, or photonic devices.
• Knowledge of quantum technologies (sensing, compute, comms).
• Experience driving finite-element simulation tools (e.g. Ansys Maxwell, Ansys Fluent), and/or experience performing custom numerical simulations using generic software tools, like Python or MATLAB.
• Practical experience with electronics or radio systems.

Most importantly, you must be willing to take on new challenges, learn on the job, and grow your capabilities.

Equal opportunities

Cambridge Consultants is a workplace where everyone is welcome. When the brightest minds come together and feel included, that’s when we develop the most important technology breakthroughs. We believe that equality can only flourish when everyone feels involved and has a sense of belonging. We welcome and value all people regardless of their characteristics and encourage applications from all backgrounds and dimensions of society.

Future prospects

Cambridge Consultants is committed to developing its employees’ careers and has a flexible policy for individual capabilities and preferences. Promotion is linked to merit.