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Overview
Our client is a pioneering deep-tech company building the next generation of long-term data storage — radically efficient, ultra-durable, and environmentally sustainable. Their breakthrough holographic storage technology encodes data as light within advanced materials, creating a resilient, energy-efficient alternative to traditional cloud infrastructure. Following accelerators and funding in 2024–2025, the company is entering a rapid growth phase and seeks a Mechanical Engineer (Precision Mechatronics) to lead the design and integration of precision electromechanical systems central to the storage platform.
This role is highly hands-on and collaborative. You will own the design and build of bespoke internal mechanical systems — from precision motion assemblies and tape transport mechanisms to integration of sensors, actuators, and control systems — working closely with physicists, materials scientists, and software engineers. You will move between CAD design and lab prototyping to iterate, test, and optimize designs that influence the device’s reliability, precision, and longevity.
Key Responsibilities
* Push the limits of holographic data storage through inventive mechanical and electromechanical design.
* Design and develop precision motion and electromechanical subsystems tailored to the company’s data storage architecture.
* Integrate motion systems with microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators to achieve controlled, repeatable performance.
* Serve as a technical leader within a cross-functional team of mechanical, optical, and software engineers.
* Provide expert input during design reviews to foster continuous improvement.
* Diagnose and resolve complex electromechanical and control system issues with a hands-on approach.
* Work directly in the company’s Chiswick laboratory, designing, assembling, and testing prototypes.
You will bring
* 5+ years of experience in mechanical or mechatronics engineering, ideally within high-tech R&D or product development environments.
* A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
* A strong track record of projects involving robotics, automation, or motion systems.
* Proficiency in 3D CAD (designing parts, assemblies, and technical drawings).
* Hands-on experience in prototyping, including machining, 3D printing, soldering, and assembly.
* Expertise in mechanical fundamentals such as kinematics, materials, tolerancing, and failure analysis.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-disciplinary teamwork.
* A desire to work in a fast-paced startup environment where creativity and initiative are valued.
* Experience with GD&T and precision measurement techniques.
* Familiarity with embedded microcontrollers (Arduino, STM32, Raspberry Pi).
* Firmware programming in C/C++.
* Python scripting for data analysis or test automation.
* Exposure to optics, photonics, or precision instrumentation.
Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function/Industries: Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Apply now to help engineer the foundation of the next era in information technology.
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