Job Title
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Salary
Not Disclosed + Equity
Company Description
Mytos Bio Limited is a $19M YC-backed biotech automation company based in London’s Imperial College Innovation Hub. They develop advanced machines to fully automate human cell production, replacing manual processes for multibillion-dollar biotech firms to accelerate cures for diseases like Parkinson’s and cancer through high‑precision engineering.
Location
London, UK
Job Description
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will own hardware subsystems end‑to‑end, from early concept through to production. Working in a multidisciplinary team of ex‑Dyson engineers, you’ll solve complex challenges in fluidics, optics, and precision motion. This is a high‑impact, on‑site role at the intersection of hardware and life‑saving biology.
Why this role is remarkable
- You’ll build machines that directly accelerate the development of life‑saving cures, with cells grown on Mytos hardware heading into Parkinson’s clinical trials next year.
- Work at the Imperial College Innovation Hub within a world‑class team of ex‑Dyson engineers and Nature‑published scientists backed by Y Combinator and $19M in funding.
- Experience true technical autonomy by owning complex electro‑mechanical subsystems from initial concept through to manufacturing and field deployment for multibillion‑dollar biotech clients.
What You Will Do
- Lead the end‑to‑end design and development of complex hardware subsystems, integrating precision optics, fluidics, and motion control into robust, indestructible devices.
- Iterate on existing proof‑of‑concept features to improve reliability and robustness, ensuring machines perform with high precision in tandem with electronics and firmware.
- Refine manufacturing and quality processes, utilizing techniques like injection molding, CNC machining, and sheet metal fabrication to move from prototype to production.
The ideal candidate
- Has a proven track record of shipping complex electro‑mechanical products to market, ideally within lab automation, medical devices, or the biotech industry.
- Demonstrates deep technical expertise in mechanical design for reliability and manufacture, including experience with fluidics, sealing, and precision liquid paths.
- Thrives in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment and possesses the independence to make critical design calls while collaborating closely with software and firmware teams.
