About Us:
HaloBraid is a hair technology company that uses breakthrough engineering to help people perform routines faster. We're building the world's first robotic hair-braiding system—integrating computer vision, robotics, compliant fiber manipulation, and novel mechatronic machines. This is one of the hardest unsolved problems in robotics, applied to a $300B industry.
8 billion hours are spent braiding hair each year. HaloBraid exists to give that time back. The system collaborates with professional stylists in real salon workflows, reducing braiding appointments from hours to minutes. Our technology works. We're moving from R&D into deployment with salons, backed by leading investors. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the hair styling industry.
Responsibilities:
* Design and develop mechanical components and sub-assemblies using 3D CAD (Onshape), from early concepts through production-ready designs.
* Build, test, and iterate quickly—prototype mechanisms, run bench testing, and refine designs based on performance, reliability, and usability.
* Support system-level development by integrating mechanical designs with motors, actuators, sensors, and embedded systems.
* Apply DFM/DFA principles to improve manufacturability, cost, and robustness as designs move toward low- and mid-volume production.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with industrial design, controls, and manufacturing partners to bring cohesive products to life.
* Document designs and learn best practices for hardware development, testing, and release.
Requirements:
* 2–4+ years of professional experience in a hands mechanical or design engineering role
* Comfortable working in 3D CAD (Onshape preferred) and producing clear, well-communicated designs
* Hands-on and practical—excited to build, test, fail fast and improve physical systems
* Interested in mechanisms and mechatronics, including motors, actuators, linkages, and precision machines
* Ability to understand customers and clients to create a user-centric device.
* A strong collaborator who communicates clearly and is open to feedback
* Motivated to grow quickly, take increasing ownership, and learn from experienced engineers
* Self motivated and driven to work on a world changing technology
Desired Skills & Experience (optional but the more, the better)
* Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as injection moulding, CNC machining, sheet metal, or similar
* Experience with hands on rapid prototyping (3D printing, laser cutting, hand tools & basic machining)
* Exposure to at least part of the product development lifecycle, from R&D, concept through validation, pilot builds, or launch
Working Style
* Low ego, adaptable, and collaborative spirit
* Willing to learn through fast-paced iteration and feedback
* Passionate, driven by innovation
Benefits of Working with Us:
* We offer a competitive salary, 28 days holiday + bank holidays and a range of other benefits.
Onsite Work
This is an onsite position in the UK at the Paintworks in Bristol's creative quarter.
Don't Meet Every Requirement?
If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align with every single part of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.