Hardware Engineering Lead

ABOUT MARAMA LABS At Marama Labs, our mission is to revolutionise the field of spectroscopy through cutting-edge technology, transforming complex scientific challenges into practical, high-impact solutions. 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. With 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. We 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. THE ROLE This 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. We 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. For 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. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Work 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 Identify and resolve complex hardware issues end to end, from root cause analysis through to implemented fix Be hands-on: prototype, build, test, troubleshoot, and iterate on hardware directly. This is not a management-only role Own the hardware engineering lifecycle for CloudSpec, from design and development through testing, production readiness, and continuous improvement Define and lead test-driven development practices across the hardware engineering function Manage the full CAD environment and maintain design documentation to a high standard Work closely with production to ensure designs are manufacturable, scalable, and consistently delivered to quality Lead procurement of R&D components and manage external supplier relationships Contribute to CE certification processes and ensure hardware development aligns with relevant regulatory requirements WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR Required 5+ years of engineering experience working with complex hardware or…