Mechanical Engineer

Full-time position.

Onsite 5 days a week - Chiswick, London.

Design the Future of Sustainable Storage

HoloMem is redefining how the world stores data by building a future fit cold data storage solution. Our pioneering holographic storage technology encodes data as light within advanced materials, creating an energy efficient and highly resilient alternative to today’s fragile and energy intensive cloud storage infrastructure.

Founded by ex-Dyson innovation engineers and fuelled by two Innovate UK Smart Grants, we are now on a mission to deploy our HoloDrive technology to the market. To help deliver our groundbreaking technology, we are hiring an Advanced Embedded Engineer to further the design and integration of precision electromechanical systems at the heart of our system.

What You’ll Be Doing

This is not about integrating off-the-shelf components or following conventional design cycles. At HoloMem, you’ll own the design and build bespoke internal mechanical systems that complement our novel optical and holographical technology. You’ll move fluidly between CAD and the lab, collaborating closely with physicists, materials scientists, and engineers to prototype and iterate at speed. Your role is to help HoloMem deliver disruptive technology products.

The Specifics

The role is for an Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer to collaborate with our in-house experts to drive innovations throughout our system. You will -

  • Design and develop precision mechanical and electromechanical subsystems

  • Own the integration of rigs and prototypes as the complexity of our systems continues to rise

  • Integrate motion systems with microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators

  • Diagnose and debug electromechanical and control system challenges

  • Push the capabilities of our holographic data storage technology by delivering innovative solutions to challenging problems

  • Work hands-on in our Chiswick lab - designing, building, testing, and refining

 Who You Are

We’re looking for a pragmatic and creative mechanical engineer who cares about technological advancement acting as the glue between engineering and science. You’ll bring a strong mechanical foundation, with the range and curiosity to work across disciplines and solve real-world scientific problems.

Required Experience

  • 4+ years’ experience in mechanical or mechatronics engineering, ideally in a high-tech R&D or product environment

  • A master’s degree in mechanical engineering, or a related discipline

  • Strong 3D CAD skills and experience producing drawings and building assemblies

  • Hands-on prototyping experience (e.g. machining, 3D printing, assembly, soldering)

  • Experience designing for motion (e.g. motors, actuators, bearings, encoders)

  • Solid grasp of mechanical fundamentals (e.g. kinematics, materials, tolerancing, failure modes)

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic startup environment

Desirable Skills

  • Familiarity with embedded microcontrollers (e.g. Arduino, Teensy, ESP32, Raspberry Pi)

  • Firmware development in C++

  • Scripting in Python for test automation or data analysis

  • Experience in optics, photonics, or precision instrumentation

Benefits At HoloMem

  • Competitive salary

  • 25 days annual leave

  • Employer pension contributions

  • Cycle-to-work scheme

How to Apply

Send your CV and cover letter to careers@holomem.co.uk or use the apply now button that will redirect you to our careers page. Show us what you’ve designed, built, or tested. If you’re excited about our mission, even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d love to hear from you.

HoloMem is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all.

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