Embedded Systems Engineer

Netholabs Ltd
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
9 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
£ 65K

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence
Altium Designer
Bluetooth
C++
Communications Protocols
Computer Engineering
Software Debugging
Linux
Electronic Design Automation
Firmware
Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
Python
Open Source Technology
Real-Time Operating Systems
Sensor Fusion
Data Streaming
Systems Integration
Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
PIC Microcontroller
Application Specific Integrated Circuits
GIT
Software Version Control

Job description

We are looking for an Embedded Systems Engineer who thrives at the intersection of hardware and software. You'll take ownership of the design, implementation, and testing of low-power Bluetooth devices, working from prototype to production across embedded firmware, electronics integration, and system-level optimization.

This is a hands-on role for an engineer who enjoys building real devices - thinking deeply about power, latency, and communication efficiency - while collaborating with AI and neuroscience teams exploring the frontier of intelligent systems.

Further information can also be found on our website: https://netholabs.com/embedded

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize firmware for low-power, connected embedded systems (BLE/BT 5.x).
  • Design and debug embedded architectures using STM32, Nordic nRF, ESP32, or similar microcontrollers.
  • Implement communication protocols (BLE GATT, SPI, I²C, UART) and data streaming interfaces.
  • Implement ASIC and FPGA optimization.
  • Work closely with hardware and mechanical engineers to refine PCB layouts and sensor integration.
  • Build test infrastructure for firmware validation, including scripting (Python) and CI pipelines.
  • Collaborate with AI and data science teams on embedded-to-cloud data interfaces.
  • Contribute to system-level design discussions around efficiency, reliability, and scalability.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Python?, You're a builder - someone who makes things work in the real world. You have a history of creating both software and physical devices, whether in research labs, startups, or personal projects. You thrive on solving cross-disciplinary challenges and are driven by curiosity, not just specification sheets.

  • Think in systems - from PCB traces to software stacks.
  • Have experience with low-power or battery-operated devices.
  • Are fluent in C/C++ for embedded development and comfortable with Python for tooling or automation.
  • Value clarity, creativity, and rigor.
  • Are motivated by long-term impact, not short-term hacks.
  • Have interest or experience in neuroscience, biomedical devices, or AI (ideal but not required)., * Degree in Electrical / Electronic / Computer Engineering or related field.
  • 3+ years of hands-on embedded development experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Bluetooth LE and wireless communication fundamentals.
  • Familiarity with RTOS environments and low-level debugging tools.
  • Experience with Linux-based development workflows and version control (Git).
  • Understanding of power optimization and hardware-software integration.

Preferred (Nice to Have)

  • Experience with biosignal acquisition, neurotech devices, or sensor fusion.
  • PCB design exposure (KiCAD, Altium, or similar).
  • Experience deploying embedded ML or edge-AI models.
  • Contribution to open-source or research projects.

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