Senior Mechanical Engineer: Hardware NPI & Scaling

navlive; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share options

Hybrid work arrangements

On-the-job training in robotics and AI

Job summary

NavLive is a University of Oxford spin-out building real-time spatial AI hardware for construction and geospatial sectors. As Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will own the end-to-end hardware design from concept to production, drive manufacturing scale, and mentor a growing engineering team.

You will oversee BOMs, supplier relations, and global logistics while validating designs with system simulations and supporting product certification across CE, FCC, UKCA and other markets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of advanced CAD design experience with SolidWorks and 3DEXPERIENCE.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Product Design.
• Strong understanding of electronics and hardware integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and ownership of hardware development from concept to production.
• Oversee hardware operations, BOM management, inventory reconciliation, and tooling.
• Manage global supply chain logistics, procurement, and international shipping considerations.

Skills

CAD design

SolidWorks

3DEXPERIENCE

Electrical knowledge

Prototyping & manufacturing

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

BOM management

Job description

NavLive is a University of Oxford spin-out building real-time spatial AI hardware for construction and geospatial sectors. As Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will own the end-to-end hardware design from concept to production, drive manufacturing scale, and mentor a growing engineering team.

You will oversee BOMs, supplier relations, and global logistics while validating designs with system simulations and supporting product certification across CE, FCC, UKCA and other markets.