Quantum Specialist (KTP Associate)

Job Details

• Employer: University of Sussex
• Location: Hayes
• Salary: £51,753 - £56,535
• Closing date listed: 27 October 2026
• Project duration: 28 months

About the Role

Help turn an atomic clock research system into a commercial product at CPI TMD Technologies. You will work with University of Sussex experts and company specialists on quantum-enabled timing technology.

A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) brings a university and a business together to apply research to a practical business project.

Main Responsibilities

• Review and redesign atomic clock subsystems.
• Identify suitable components and suppliers.
• Test and measure subsystem performance.
• Integrate subsystems and assess the complete atomic clock.
• Follow the company’s staged New Product Introduction process to move the research design towards a commercial product.

Essential Requirements

• The advert says applicants must understand how the KTP works across the company and university.

The saved listing names spectroscopy, quantum optics and atom–light interaction as the technical areas. It does not include the full qualifications and experience criteria. Read the official person specification.

Desirable Experience

The saved advert does not include a separate list of desirable criteria. Check the official role profile.

Benefits and Support

• £6,000 personal development budget.
• Access to management training and mentoring.
• Support from University and company experts.

About the Employer

CPI TMD Technologies designs, manufactures, supplies and repairs high-power microwave amplifiers and power supplies for defence and communications. The company is also developing quantum-enabled sensing and timing products.