Research Engineer

About us

mecas.
is a private AI lab on a mission to unlock the full potential of European companies. We work with companies across industries to build and deploy AI solutions that drive real business value. Through active partnerships with leading universities and research institutions, we tackle hard technical problems that push the boundaries of what's possible in commercial AI applications.

Our approach:
We bridge cutting-edge academic research with real-world business impact, working directly with world-renowned professors and top-tier institutions to solve novel technical challenges.

Our culture:
Full ownership, excellence-driven, high trust (no micromanagement). We go the extra mile in everything we do.

What to expect:
Work at the forefront of biomedical AI applications in a fast-paced, research-driven environment.

The Role

We're seeking a
Research Engineer
to join a groundbreaking project at the intersection of AI and biomedical technology. You'll be working on a revolutionary 3D scanning technology with medical applications, directly contributing to advances that could transform healthcare.

What makes this unique:

• Direct supervision by a researcher
  from a top-tier academic institution
• Close collaboration
  with a world-renowned professor leading the field
• Access to exclusive datasets
• working with real biomedical data that hasn't been published anywhere
• Direct impact on hardware
• your ML models and optimizations will directly improve the scanning device performance

What you'll do:

• Develop and optimize machine learning models
  specifically designed for 3D biomedical scanning applications
• Apply computer vision techniques
  to extract meaningful insights from complex 3D medical data
• Implement signal processing algorithms
  to enhance data quality and device performance
• Work with proprietary datasets
  to push the boundaries of what's possible in medical imaging
• Collaborate closely with the R&D team
  to translate research findings into practical device improvements
• Contribute to cutting-edge research
  that bridges physics, machine learning, and medical applications
• Optimize device performance
  using advanced ML techniques and cross-disciplinary approaches

What We're Looking For

Required:

• PhD or postdoc
  (Physics, Computer Science, Computer Vision, Biomedical Engineering, or related) with solid foundations in mathematics and physics
• Genuine interest in physics
  and understanding of physical principles underlying imaging systems
• Machine Learning experience
  with hands-on model development and optimization
• Strong research mindset
• curiosity-driven, comfortable with uncertainty and novel problems
• Programming proficiency
  in Python and relevant ML/CV libraries

Strong preference for:

• Computer Vision expertise
• experience with image processing, 3D data analysis, or related areas
• Signal processing experience
• digital signal processing, filtering, spectral analysis
• Publications or research experience
  in machine learning, computer vision, or related fields
• Background in optimization techniques
  and algorithm development
• Interdisciplinary mindset
• comfort working across physics, engineering, and computer science

Why This Role is Exceptional

• Cutting-edge research:
  Work on problems that haven't been solved before, with access to unique datasets and direct collaboration with leading academics.
• Real-world impact:
  Your research will directly improve a medical device that could benefit patients worldwide.
• Academic collaboration:
  Direct supervision from top-tier institution researchers and collaboration with world-renowned professors.
• Interdisciplinary challenge:
  Combine physics understanding, ML expertise, and engineering intuition to solve complex problems.
• Fully remote:
  Work from anywhere while contributing to groundbreaking biomedical research.
• Research publication opportunities:
  Potential to contribute to high-impact publications in leading journals.
• Professional growth:
  Expand your expertise across multiple disciplines while working on cutting-edge technology.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
  reflecting the specialized nature of this research role
• 100% remote work
• collaborate globally while maintaining work-life balance
• Access to unique research opportunities
  and exclusive datasets
• Direct mentorship
  from world-class researchers and academics
• Conference and publication support
  to share your research with the broader community
• Cutting-edge tools and resources
  for your research and development work
• Flexible working arrangements
  to support deep, focused research work
• Opportunity to shape the future
  of biomedical imaging technology

Ideal For

• PhD graduates
  looking to apply their research skills to real-world medical technology
• Experienced researchers
  seeking to transition from pure research to applied innovation
• ML/CV engineers
  with physics background interested in biomedical applications
• Scientists and engineers
  passionate about using AI to advance healthcare

Ready to Pioneer the Future of Medical Technology?

If you're excited about combining rigorous research with real-world impact in the biomedical field, and you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI and physics, we want to hear from you.

Apply now:
Email us at

• Include "Research Engineer" in your subject line
• Share your research background (publications, thesis work, or significant projects)
• Include links to relevant code repositories or technical work
• Tell us about your experience with the intersection of physics and machine learning
• Explain what excites you most about this biomedical research opportunity