Talent Pool

Aquark Technologies Ltd; Bishopstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering quantum technology company in Bishopstoke seeks talented individuals to join their talent pool for future opportunities. You will collaborate with scientists and engineers to shape the future of quantum technology. The ideal candidates are excited about exploring roles in areas such as cold atom physics, engineering, or commercial strategy. Competitive salary and benefits available, including flexible working hours and milestone bonuses.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Regular team outings

Annual performance & salary reviews

Competitive salary

Milestone bonuses

Share options

Enhanced pension scheme

Overseas travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Excited about helping shape the future of quantum technology.
• Ideal candidate may come from science, engineering, software development, or commercial backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Join the talent pool for future opportunities at Aquark.
• Collaborate with teams focused on quantum sensing and computing.

Job description

Overview

Join Aquark’s Talent Pool for future opportunities. Location: Eastleigh, Southampton – on site 5 days a week (10:00–16:00 core hours).

About Aquark: Aquark is on a mission to bring quantum technology out of the lab and into the real world. Born as a spin-out from the University of Southampton, we’re building a compact cold atom core to enable the next generation of quantum sensing and computing. Following ignition funding, we’re focused on creating a low-power, robust, real-world-ready cold atom trap and invite curious, ambitious people to be part of this journey.

Life at Aquark

Our HQ is a hub of science, collaboration, and good banter. We work closely together, share ideas daily, and believe great breakthroughs happen when smart people connect in the same space.

We’re on site 5 days a week in our Eastleigh facility, building, testing, and pushing boundaries side by side (10am – 4pm core hours).

Our Teams

We’re growing across several departments and are keen to meet exceptional talent in:

• 🧪 Science – cold atom physics, quantum sensing, experimentation
• ⚙️ Hardware & Firmware Engineering – building the systems that make quantum tech real
• 💻 Software Engineering – control systems, automation, and data pipelines
• 📈 Commercial – partnerships, strategy, and taking our tech to market
• 🌍 +More...

Even if we don’t have a live vacancy right now, we’d love to hear from you. By joining our Talent Pool, you’ll be among the first we contact as soon as new opportunities arise.

What we offer

Benefits:

• 26 days annual leave + company closure over Christmas/New Year
• Flexible working hours (10am–4pm core hours)
• Regular team outings, training & knowledge-sharing sessions (every 2 weeks)
• Annual performance & salary reviews
• Competitive salary
• Milestone bonuses
• Share options
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Overseas travel opportunities

How to apply

If you’re excited by the idea of helping shape the future of quantum technology—whether you’re a scientist, engineer, software developer, commercial trailblazer, or just super curious—we’d love to hear from you.

Submit your CV and a short note about why you’re interested in Aquark Technologies. Even if the perfect role isn’t available today, we’ll be in touch when it is.

Notes

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