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Overview
Want to lead hardware development at a cutting-edge robotics start-up?
Do you thrive in fast-paced, hands-on product environments?
Ready to design LiDAR-enabled tools that map the real world in real time?
We’re partnered with a high-growth UK-based start-up spun out of a leading university research institute. The company is developing handheld LiDAR and SLAM-based systems for real-time spatial mapping—already used across construction, geospatial, and critical infrastructure sectors. Backed by £4M in funding and preparing for Series A, they’re hiring a Lead Product Design Engineer to lead hardware development and scale production operations.
Responsibilities
* Lead mechanical design across R&D and production
* Drive CAD development (SolidWorks) and prototyping (3D printing, injection moulding)
* Manage supplier relationships, compliance, and certification
* Scale operations from small batch to high-quality production
* Collaborate closely with electronics and firmware teams
* Mentor a small but growing hardware team
Requirements
* 5+ years of CAD/mechanical design experience (SolidWorks ideal)
* Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Product Design Engineering
* Experience designing and producing end-user physical products
* Manufacturing, assembly, and procurement experience
* Basic electronics knowledge (PCBs, sensors, firmware)
* Strong ownership mindset and appetite for startup pace
Bonus if you have
* Leadership experience in hardware teams
* Experience with sensors (LiDAR, cameras, GPS)
* Background at companies like Dyson, Siemens, aerospace, robotics, or automotive
* Location: Oxford (hybrid, 3–4 days onsite)
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Share options scheme
* Annual performance and salary review
* Training in robotics and spatial AI
Please apply if interested.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Research
* Industries: Software Development and Construction
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Location and status
Abingdon-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom
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