We’re on a mission to do something really, really small. You’ll shape the technology that makes it possible.

At Lace Lithography, we're reinventing chipmaking - atom by atom. Backed by top-tier investors and the European Innovation Council, we’re developing a novel lithography platform that will push semiconductor manufacturing into its next frontier. Our teams are located across Bergen, York, and Barcelona, and we're growing fast.

We’re now hiring a Hardware Development Engineer/Physicist to join our Source squad in Bergen, where you’ll work on the design, build, and integration of the high-precision beam systems that lie at the heart of our platform.

About the Role

This is a hands-on engineering role at the intersection of physics and hardware. You’ll be developing systems that generate and manipulate particle beams - working with mechanical components, vacuum instrumentation, and experimental test rigs.

You’ll collaborate with physicists, CAD designers, and optical engineers to build robust, high-performance subsystems that meet demanding experimental and manufacturing requirements. If you’ve worked on ion or electron sources, vacuum instrumentation, or particle beam systems - this is your chance to shape foundational technology in an ambitious deep-tech environment.

This role is based in Bergen and will involve occasional travel to our sites in Barcelona and York.

What you’ll do

• Design, develop, and test complex high vacuum (HV) and ultrahigh vacuum (UHV) atom beam systems 
• Oversee hands-on assembly, integration, and commissioning of vacuum systems and associated instrumentation
• Create mechanical, optomechanical and mechatronic designs and drawings using CAD software
• Work with the team on beam characterisation, diagnostics, alignment, and system troubleshooting
• Collaborate closely with system integration and optics teams to ensure smooth cross-functional alignment
• Support system documentation and iterative design reviews

Who you are

• Degree (MSc or PhD) in Physics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Experience with high or ultrahigh vacuum hardware and instrumentation
• Familiarity with atomic, ion, or electron beam generation systems
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360)
• Strong hands-on skills: experimental prototyping, system debugging, and test bench operation
• Additional desirable skills:
  • Knowledge of molecular beams, particle optics, or beamline diagnostics
  • Hands-on experience with optical alignment, laser integration, or diagnostics (esp. for senior applicants)
  • Experience in precision instrumentation or semiconductor equipment R&D

Our team here at Lace

…consists of amazing people who’ve joined us from all over the world, driven by intense curiosity, the urge for exploration, and a desire to push the limits of physics. We promise to offer you a place among highly motivated Lacers, present you with extremely difficult problems - and have a lot of fun solving them.

Workplace & culture

Lace operates out of two beautiful, vibrant, and strong-willed cities. Although we are cities apart, we strive to make the team feel as one.

We don’t define values - but we have one universal expectation:
Be the best team player you can be.

Perks and Benefits

💸 Part of the team, part of the company

Competitive salary + equity through our incentive plan.

🏋️ Wellness & Team Culture
€600 annual wellness allowance, weekly team lunches, monthly social events, and an annual off-site with the whole team.

🚀 Personal Development
Quarterly development goals with your manager and your own budget to learn and grow.

🛬 Smooth onboarding, wherever you're coming from
We support relocation and immigration to make joining Lace as smooth and welcoming as possible.

✈️ Travel between Lace locations
We encourage cross-site collaboration and support travel between our York, Barcelona, and Bergen locations to stay connected and aligned.