Magdrive is hiring a Graduate Physicist to join the Experimental Physics team to develop the next generation of electric spacecraft propulsion.

You will work on hands-on experiments and develop diagnostics to investigate the performance of Magdrive thrusters. These experiments will directly guide development of the Magdrive thruster, which will deliver unmatched thrust and efficiency, enabling accessibility to new orbits and new industries such as satellite servicing and orbital assembly.

You will play a pivotal role as one of Magdrive’s early members, bringing enhanced freedom, responsibility and potential for career growth. You will be working with existing optical and electrical diagnostics and vacuum facilities, in addition to developing new diagnostics, to study the electrical performance, plasma plume and thrust characteristics across a range of experiments. You will have the freedom to plan and execute self-led experiments as well as collaborating with the team on larger-scale experiments. You will also play a pivotal role in the development of the experimental physics lab in the DEEP (Disruptive Experimental Electric Propulsion) lab.

Magdrive offers a supportive and flexible work environment with the ability to adjust work hours, flexible remote and hybrid working, with competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance and regular company socials.

Location

(Hybrid/Remote) Harwell Innovation Campus, Oxfordshire

Responsibilities

• Work with other members of the Experimental Physics team on experiments to investigate the performance of Magdrive thrusters.
• Collaborate with other teams to interpret requirements and design and conduct experiments to answer their questions.
• Utilise computational analysis tools to analyse results from experiments.
• Interpret and report results from experiments to the team and company.

Requirements

Essential

• Degree in physics, science or engineering.
• Appetite for practical experimental work.
• Experience planning, conducting and analysing results of experiments.

Desirable

• Knowledge of plasma physics.
• Knowledge of electronics.
• Experience with vacuum systems & optical diagnostics.
• Experience with Python for computational data analysis and/or hardware control.
• Knowledge of existing electric propulsion technologies.

Benefits

• Salary £35k – £40k per annum.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Flexible working hours and remote working.
• Your birthday off.
• Comprehensive private health insurance.
• Support for home office setup.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter and a portfolio of relevant projects using the below application form.

Magdrive is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every applicant individually. If you do not hear from us, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.