DiPOLE Systems Ltd
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
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DiPOLE Systems | Harwell Campus, Didcot
DiPOLE Systems is developing advanced laser systems for deployment in manufacturing, energy and defence. We’re now scaling our engineering team to turn proven laboratory systems into robust, manufacturable products.
We’re hiring a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical development of next-generation laser systems, working closely with scientists and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
What you’ll do
- Lead mechanical design from concept through manufacture and deployment
- Own design trade-offs across performance, reliability and manufacturability
- Drive structural, thermal and dynamic analysis activities
- Work closely with optical, electrical and systems engineers
- Help shape productisation, engineering quality and team growth
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What we’re looking for
- Strong mechanical CAD and structural design experience
- Experience developing complex hardware from prototype to manufacture
- Strong engineering judgement and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
- Safety, compliance and documentation mindset
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Why join us?
- Significant technical ownership in a venture-backed deep-tech company
- Influence product and engineering direction from an early stage
- Work on cutting-edge laser technology with real-world deployment
- Based at Harwell Campus, a leading UK science and engineering hub
Salary: £70k–£85k + share options
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire (primarily on-site)
For more information visit careers at www.dipolesystems.com/careers
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