Chief Engineer

My client is searching for a Chief Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical and technical development of their advanced laser technology and R&D programme. This is a highly technical leadership position with significant ownership of the mechanical architecture, system integration and engineering development direction of a complex, high-power laser system.

As Chief Engineer, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of Engineers and Scientists, taking technology from early-stage R&D through to robust, reliable deployment in real-world environments.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the mechanical and technical development of a high average power laser system, from R&D through to field deployment
• Own the mechanical architecture and system-level engineering approach, making key decisions around structures, mechanisms, thermal management, packaging, materials and integration
• Lead the design and development of complex mechanical and optomechanical systems, ensuring performance, reliability and manufacturability
• Oversee the mechanical integration of optics, lasers, electronics, sensors, thermal systems and supporting infrastructure
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure the mechanical design enables overall system performance
• Remain hands-on with mechanical design, prototyping, testing, troubleshooting and technical problem solving
• Identify and resolve complex engineering challenges relating to structural integrity, thermal performance, vibration, alignment, tolerances and system integration
• Drive mechanical design reviews, technical decision-making and engineering development activities
• Support and mentor junior engineers, providing technical leadership and helping to develop the mechanical engineering capability within the team

Requirements:

• Strong professional background in Mechanical Engineering, with significant experience designing and developing complex hardware
• Experience working with optics, photonics, lasers or other precision electro-mechanical systems
• Extensive experience developing and integrating high average power systems or other demanding thermal/mechanical systems
• Strong understanding of mechanical structures, mechanisms, materials, thermal management, vibration and precision engineering
• Demonstrable experience designing the mechanical infrastructure and supporting systems surrounding complex laser or optical systems
• Broad systems engineering understanding, with the ability to work effectively across optics, electronics, sensors, thermal engineering and controls
• Experience designing hardware for harsh or demanding operating environments
• Experience with Siemens NX or similar advanced mechanical CAD platforms
• Experience with Zemax or other optical design software would be useful

Apply now or contact Gemma for more information.