Portfolio Technical Lead - Optical Atomic Clocks

Portfolio Technical Lead – Optical Atomic Clocks | Oxford (hybrid working available)

A technology-driven R&D organisation is seeking a Portfolio Technical Lead to oversee the development and transition of advanced timing and precision measurement systems into deployable products. This is a senior technical leadership role with influence over research direction, project delivery, and longer-term technology strategy.

The Role

You will lead a multidisciplinary technical team responsible for delivering a portfolio of complex R&D projects. Working closely with internal leadership, external partners, and funding bodies, you will define technical priorities, guide research efforts, and support the progression of selected technologies toward product development.

Key Responsibilities

+Lead and coordinate a portfolio of advanced timing and precision measurement projects

+Define technical performance goals, roadmaps, and success criteria

+Manage, mentor, and develop technical staff

+Act as a senior technical contact for external collaborators and sponsors

About You

+PhD in a relevant physics or engineering discipline

+Strong background in precision measurement, time/frequency systems, or related technologies

+Experience with complex optical and laser-based systems

+Proven technical leadership experience across multiple projects

This is a rare opportunity to shape the direction of advanced research while leading technologies from concept to real-world impact. You’ll work with exceptional technical talent and have genuine influence over long-term strategy and outcomes