ZPM Launchpad

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Where graduates build the next silicon era

Light. Motion. Perception.

Every revolution in technology starts with a new way to feel the world. Transistors let silicon compute. Now, we’re teaching it to sense – with light. At Zero Point Motion, we use light instead of electrons to measure motion with extraordinary precision - creating chips that will replace those inside today’s cars and phones and power tomorrow’s autonomous robots, smart glasses, and intelligent homes.

By fusing photonics and MEMS on a silicon chip, we’re building a new class of sensor that operates at the speed and accuracy of light.

ZPM Launchpad is our three‑month, hands‑on graduate programme that bridges academia and cutting‑edge industry, resulting in a permanent, full‑time job at the end upon successful completion of the programme. You’ll move from theory and simulation to building real photonic‑MEMS devices - learning how deep‑tech products are designed, tested, and scaled from wafer to system.

• Photonics:
  Design and simulate light‑guiding circuits on silicon
• MEMS:
  Model and engineer miniature mechanical structures that move in response to forces
• Electronics:
  Master circuit design, signal processing, and integration with photonic and MEMS devices
• Process and lab:
  Work hands‑on with fabrication, assembly, and testing. Learn the precision processes that bring devices from wafer to system
• Start‑up operations:
  Learn how deep‑tech ideas become real products and what it takes to build a company from scratch

• Are strong in maths and physics, and see equations as tools for shaping reality
• Are fluent in coding & automation - bonus points if you have a personal Git Hub, build log or hands‑on lab builders
• Are practical problem‑solvers who love 3D printers, precision tools, and elegant hardware
• Are curious, practical, and want to learn fast in a start‑up environment
• Care deeply about design and have the instinct to fix what’s merely "good enough"
• Are fluent in written and verbal English

• Competitive salary and relocation support
• Fast‑track development and mentorship
• Ownership in the company you help build - you'll get company options
• Access to company benefits and perks – Private Health Insurance, office snacks, pension etc
• PMI and company options available once you successfully complete the programme

3 months (full‑time initial contract, with transition to permanent on successful completion)

Bristol, UK

Running application with cohorts starting in March/April and June/July 2026.

• Applications are open! Submit your CV and a short portfolio which demonstrates relevant projects or experience
• 20‑minute call with the CEO
• Assessment day in February 2026 (expenses paid)
• Start in March/April 2026 or June/July 2026