Want to work to decarbonise one of the world’s most important industries? Are you a great team player? Can you ship high-quality products faster than others think is possible? We’re looking for a Senior Systems Engineer who will do all these things and more. Come join us.<h3>And you want me to do what?</h3>We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with deep expertise in firmware development and embedded systems to join our team. In this role, you will define and specify interfaces between low-power embedded devices and cloud resources, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. You will also play a critical role in managing contractors, ensuring project timelines, quality, and technical alignment.This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and drive system-level decisions in a fast-paced, innovative environment.<h3>Outcomes in the first 3 months</h3><ul> <li>You'll have picked up the design and test on an active, high priority program (&lt; month 1).</li> <li>You'll be supporting early stage OTS (off-the-shelf) and JDM (joint-development-model) programs. (~ month 2).</li> </ul>We are looking for sharp, intrinsically motivated people to join us on our mission to build the future more efficiently, safely, and sustainably.Responsibilities<ul> <li>Define and specify interfaces and communication protocols between low-power embedded devices and converged platforms.</li> <li>Design and review firmware architectures, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and maintainability.</li> <li>Collaborate with hardware, software, and cloud teams to ensure seamless system integration.</li> <li>Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system specifications, interface definitions, and design guidelines.</li> <li>Evaluate, select, and manage contractors for hardware development.</li> <li>Ensure contractor deliverables meet quality, schedule, and performance requirements.</li> <li>Lead technical reviews, troubleshoot complex system issues, and drive resolution across teams.</li> <li>Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in embedded systems and firmware development.</li> </ul>Requirements<ul> <li>5+ years of experience in firmware development and embedded systems engineering.</li> <li>Strong system-level thinking and ability to bridge hardware, firmware, and software components.</li> <li>Experience working with wireless and IoT technologies.</li> <li>Previous experience specifying and managing contractor deliverables.</li> </ul>Nice to Haves:<ul> <li>Experience with ARM embedded systems and higher-level software stacks.</li> <li>Familiarity with LoraWan and BLE.</li> <li>Familiarity with battery-powered devices.</li> <li>Knowledge of security best practices in embedded systems.</li> <li>Experience with agile development methodologies.</li> <li>Compliance and type approvals for a Global market (CE, UKCA, FCC, IC, etc).</li> </ul>Benefits<ul> <li>Competitive salary of up to £65k.</li> <li>Collaborative, dynamic and hybrid work environment with a minimum of 3 days a week working with the wider Hardware team at Converge HQ in London Blackfriars.</li> <li>25 days + Bank Holidays. We also close the office between Christmas and New Year so you can spend more time with your loved ones. Additional benefits include : Company pension, Cycle to Work Scheme so you can help reduce emissions but still get from A to B easily.</li> <li>Social Committee and team events during the year so you can have a chance to learn more about the amazing people on our team.</li> <li>A fun, inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity in all its forms, and where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be treated fairly, equitably and respectfully.</li> </ul>

Converge is making jobsites smarter by using the latest in artificial intelligence and sensor data collection. Our flagship product ConcreteDNA is a concrete data platform that gives real time concrete strength data and AI curing predictions, optimising the concreting cycle by up to 30%. It's powered by Converge Signal, an embedded concrete sensor system that transmits curing data to the cloud wirelessly.
This allows construction companies to strike earlier, maximise productivity, and plan their projects more efficiently.
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