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As a deep-tech startup, we are committed to delivering exceptional products that push the boundaries of innovation, driven by a deep understanding of both science and market needs. Our goal is to lead, inspire, and make a lasting contribution to industries that rely on precise, reliable spectroscopic data.\nWith our revolutionary CloudSpec spectrophotometer technology already in market, Marama Labs is working with some of the world's leading life sciences manufacturers, enabling rapid and accurate payload concentration measurement in LNP formulations in 15 seconds, down from two hours with conventional methods. And that’s just the start.\nWe are a small, high-trust team that moves fast, holds itself to exceptional standards, and genuinely believes we're building something that matters globally. If you thrive on pace, collaboration, and doing excellent work, this is your place.\nTHE ROLE\nThis is a senior, hands-on engineering role at the core of what we build. As Hardware Engineering Lead, you'll own the full hardware lifecycle of CloudSpec, from design and development through to production and ongoing improvement, while operating as a key technical leader in our Wellington office.\nWe need someone who is as comfortable at a workbench as they are in a planning session; a senior engineer who can solve complex hardware problems end to end.\nFor the right person, this is a rare opportunity: genuine technical ownership, world-class science, and the chance to shape the hardware foundation of a scaling deep-tech company operating on the global stage.\nWHAT YOU'LL BE DOING\nWork with a highly complex physical system that demands precision design and engineering to tight tolerances, including the optical alignment of lamps, optical fibers and spectrometers\n\nIdentify and resolve complex hardware issues end to end, from root cause analysis through to implemented fix\n\nBe hands-on: prototype, build, test, troubleshoot, and iterate on hardware directly. This is not a management-only role\n\nOwn the hardware engineering lifecycle for CloudSpec, from design and development through testing, production readiness, and continuous improvement\n\nDefine and lead test-driven development practices across the hardware engineering function\n\nManage the full CAD environment and maintain design documentation to a high standard\n\nWork closely with production to ensure designs are manufacturable, scalable, and consistently delivered to quality\n\nLead procurement of R&D components and manage external supplier relationships\n\nContribute to CE certification processes and ensure hardware development aligns with relevant regulatory requirements\n\nWHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR\nRequired\n5+ years of engineering experience working with complex hardware or instrumentation products\n\nSystems engineering experience spanning both hardware and firmware, with highly proficient mechanical engineering capability\n\nHands-on by nature; you're equally comfortable leading the engineering strategy and solving problems at the bench\n\nProven hardware lifecycle and roadmapping experience; you've taken hardware or hardware changes from concept through to production and know what that journey involves\n\nHighly proficient in CAD software, ideally Fusion 360 and SolidWorks\n\nExtensive experience with test-driven development in a hardware context\n\nRelevant tertiary engineering degree (mechanical, optical, or closely related discipline)\n\nAble to learn and apply the fundamental scientific principles underpinning our technology (UV-Vis spectroscopy, optics, photonics)\n\nMoves at pace and delivers; highly organised, outcome-focused, and excellent at prioritisation\n\nExceptional communicator, clear and direct with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike\n\nA genuine team player; senior, steady, and someone the team can rely\n\nIdeal candidates will also bring\nOptical engineering experience, specifically working with lamps or lasers, optical fibers, and spectrometers\n\nData processing capability\n\nExperience scaling a complex physical product\n\nStartup experience\n\nExperience in procurement and working with external suppliers\n\nExperience working in an Agile, Scrum development environment\n\nUnderstanding of or experience with CE certification requirements and processes\n\nWHY JOIN US\nOwn the hardware engineering function at a world-class deep-tech company, with real scope, influence, and impact\n\nWork on patented, internationally recognised technology that is solving genuine problems for world-leading life sciences organisations\n\nBe a key technical leader in a world-class, high-performing and high-trust team that operates at pace\n\nBroad exposure across optics, firmware, mechanical systems, production, and science; great for your long-term career development\n\nA culture built on pace, excellence, and genuine teamwork\n\nDon’t tick every box? 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