Uncover opportunities in applied muon imaging
At Geoptic we’re pioneering the future of subsurface imaging with cutting-edge muon technology — helping industries make safer, smarter decisions every day. Whether you’re a physicist, engineer, developer, or operations specialist, your work here will have real-world impact beneath the surface and far beyond. We’re building a team driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a shared mission to transform how the world understands the underground and its legacy structures.
Roles
Fantastic Careers for Bright, Proactive, Problem-Solvers!
COMPUTATIONAL SCIENTISTS
Are you a Bayesian who knows your Octree from your oak tree? Get in touch.
DESIGN ENGINEER
We have a 3D printing suite for your technical ideas to meet reality, influencing Geoptic’s future detector products.
ELECTRONICS SPECIALIST
A mix of RF analogue and digital electronics makes the muon tracks visible so, if you think you can contribute, please get in contact.
DETECTOR OPERATIVE
Every team member has a hand in Geoptic’s success, and the Detector Operatives deploy and acquire data essential for our clients’ structural inferences.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Fast-paced and impactful is how we would describe muon imaging – make your mark here.
INTERNSHIPS
From undergraduate bachelors and masters STEM courses to PhD students, we offer two to three short-term placements per year.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANY OF THE ABOVE, PLEASE GET IN CONTACT
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Specific Roles
About Us
At Geoptic, we are pioneers in transforming natural background radiation, known as cosmic rays, into valuable information that helps our clients make critical decisions. Our technology is used to investigate the hidden structures of the world around us, from railway tunnels to complex civil engineering projects. Every project combines science, innovation and precision engineering. Join our team and take part in shaping the future of subsurface imaging and muon technology!
The Opportunity
We are looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer who is eager to get hands-on with exciting and innovative technology. You will play a key role in designing, prototyping and refining the mechanical systems that make our advanced muon sensors work. Working closely with experts in physics, electronics and software, you will see your ideas progress from concept through to practical application.
This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in an environment that values creativity, collaboration and high-quality engineering.
Your Impact
- Design and model mechanical parts, assemblies and complete products using CAD tools
- Build and test prototypes, learning directly from their real-world performance
- Produce detailed technical drawings and liaise with suppliers to turn designs into reality
- Support the assembly, validation and documentation of hardware systems
- Create and maintain bills of materials and project records
- Take ownership of design projects and contribute to broader engineering programmes
- Identify opportunities to improve product performance, design efficiency and innovation
- Work closely with other disciplines across Geoptic
- Ensure all designs meet safety, regulatory and quality requirements
About You
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
- A genuine interest in design, system integration and problem solving
- Proficient in CAD software design and keen to develop new skills and techniques
- Practical and detail-oriented, with a strong focus on accuracy and quality
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively in a small, innovative team
Further Details
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 9:00 to 17:30
Location: The position is based in the main office and laboratories near South Warnborough (RG29). Off-site national and international travel may be required for customer meetings and scientific trials. Some overnight working supporting instrumentation deployments may be also required. Additional payments and flexible working hours are also offered for working on overnight muon projects.
How to Apply
Please send your covering information and CV to [email protected].