Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Microsoft Location: Cambridge, England (Onsite) Duration: 8 months 26 days Pay Range: £332-£373/day PAYE Inside IR35 - £86,320/96,980/year gross pro rata - (Equiv. to £452.59 - £508.48/day umbrella) Shift Timings: Monday - Friday (business hours) Weekly Schedule: 40 hours Benefits: 25 days of annual leave + Bank Holidays + Pension Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions (AGS). If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.Role Summary Microsoft Research Cambridge is looking for a senior hands-on Mechanical Engineer to design, build, test, and refine precision mechanical systems used in advanced photonics and fibre-optic research. This is not a purely design-focused role. The ideal candidate will spend significant time designing hardware, building prototypes, troubleshooting in the lab, and working directly with researchers to solve complex optical engineering challenges. The environment is fast-moving and research-driven, so candidates must be comfortable with ambiguity, rapid iteration, and changing priorities. Key Responsibilities Design precision mechanical and opto-mechanical systems for optical experiments Create detailed 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings Build prototypes using 3D printing, machining, Laser cutting, and workshop tools Assemble and align ..... full job details .....