Chief Mechanical Engineer

Chief Mechanical Engineer

A senior technical leadership opportunity to shape the mechanical architecture and system development of an advanced high-power laser platform.

This is a hands-on role with significant technical ownership, taking complex technology from early-stage R&D through to robust, reliable field deployment.

You’ll lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists while staying close to the technical detail, working across mechanical, thermal, optical and systems engineering.

The role includes:

• Leading mechanical and technical development from R&D through to deployment
• Owning the mechanical architecture across structures, mechanisms, thermal management, materials, packaging and integration
• Developing complex mechanical and optomechanical systems
• Integrating optics, lasers, electronics, sensors and thermal systems
• Driving technical decisions, design reviews, prototyping and testing
• Solving challenges around thermal performance, structural integrity, vibration, alignment and tolerances
• Working across optics, electronics, controls and systems engineering

We’re looking for:

• Significant experience in mechanical engineering and complex hardware development
• Strong background in optics, photonics, lasers or precision electromechanical systems
• Experience developing high-average-power or thermally demanding systems
• Strong knowledge of structures, mechanisms, materials, thermal management, vibration and precision engineering
• Experience developing mechanical infrastructure and supporting systems for complex laser or optical platforms
• A strong systems-engineering mindset and experience working across multiple disciplines
• Experience designing hardware for harsh or demanding environments
• Advanced CAD experience, ideally Siemens NX or similar
• Zemax or optical design experience would be advantageous

For an engineer who wants to stay close to the technology while leading its development, this is a chance to have a major influence on the architecture, performance and deployment of an advanced laser system.

📩 Apply now or contact Gemma for more information