Mechanical Engineer

Onsite 5 days a week - Chiswick, London.

Design the Future of Sustainable Storage

Holo Mem 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 Holo Drive 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.

This is not about integrating off-the-shelf components or following conventional design cycles. At Holo Mem, 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 r role is to help Holo Mem deliver disruptive technology products.

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

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.

• 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)
• 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
• Familiarity with embedded microcontrollers (e.g. Arduino, Teensy, ESP
  32, Raspberry Pi)
• Scripting in Python for test automation or data analysis
• Experience in optics, photonics, or precision instrumentation

25 days annual leave

Employer pension contributions

Send your CV and cover letter to  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.

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