Lead Mechanical Engineer

About the role

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Lead Mechanical Engineer to take ownership of the mechanical development of a complex electromechanical product.

You will work on a technically challenging physical system from an early stage, taking ideas from clean-sheet design through prototyping, testing, iteration and manufacturing.

This is a highly hands-on role with significant technical ownership and the opportunity to influence key product and engineering decisions as the company grows.

Why join us

Build around the human Work on advanced technology designed to enhance human physical capability and performance.

Shape the product early Join at a stage where your engineering decisions can have a fundamental impact on the product and its technical direction.

Own difficult problems Work hands-on across complex physical hardware in an environment built around rapid learning, experimentation and real-world performance.

Grow with the company Take significant ownership from day one, with the opportunity to expand your impact as the product, team and company grow.

Highly competitive compensation We offer a highly competitive package reflecting your experience, expertise and level of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical platform from clean-sheet design through working hardware.
• Design structures, joints, mechanisms and actuator integrations.
• Develop hardware with a strong focus on performance, durability, modularity and serviceability.
• Build, test and rapidly iterate physical prototypes based on real-world performance.
• Collaborate closely with firmware, software and electronics engineers on system integration.
• Support DFM and the transition from prototype to manufacturable hardware.
• Make engineering decisions around materials, manufacturing methods and mechanical performance.

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience developing complex physical hardware — ideally robotics, UAVs, UGVs, aerospace, automated systems or other actuated products.
• Strong CAD engineering skills and hands-on experience with SolidWorks; NX is a plus.
• Strong understanding of mechanical structures, joints, mechanisms and actuator integration.
• Practical experience with motors, actuators, gearboxes/transmissions or other driven mechanisms.
• Experience taking physical hardware from design through prototyping, testing and iteration.
• Good understanding of materials, DFM and manufacturing methods, including working with manufacturers or suppliers.
• Basic understanding of electronics / PCBs and ability to work effectively with firmware and software engineers.
• English — Upper-Intermediate (confident conversational level).