Embedded Systems Engineer

Rivan Industries; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Relocation assistance

Job summary

Rivan Industries is seeking a mid-career embedded systems engineer to own substantial subsystems and scale hardware from prototype to high-volume deployment. You will design firmware (embedded C/C++, RTOS, embedded Linux), wiring harnesses, and collaborate with process, mechanical and manufacturing teams to deliver robust systems.

The role is on-site at our Bermondsey HQ, South London, with relocation support and generous time-off.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering substantial embedded subsystems for industrial hardware.
• Proficient firmware design, testing, and deployment in production environments.
• Hands-on wiring harness design and fault diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Support requirements capture, risk analysis and design reviews.
• Develop firmware and test deployments for factory rigs.
• Integrate end-products with production tools, supply chain, and procurement.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

RTOS

Embedded Linux

Yocto

CI/CD

Git

Modbus (RTU/TCP)

CAN bus

OPC UA

TCP/IP

Fault-finding

IEC 61508

Tools

Solidworks Electrical

ECAD

Job description

Rivan Industries (Rivan.com) is a synthetic fuel company designed to decarbonise heavy industry. We aim to make synthetic fuel cheaper than fossil fuels and sustain life on Earth by keeping the CO2 locked underground.

We design and manufacture modular synthetic fuel plants consisting of a DAC system, an Alkaline Electrolyser, and a Sabatier Reactor, whilst vertically integrating with off-grid DC solar and the European gas grid. Here’s our entire business plan. We’ve recently deployed the UK’s largest synthetic fuel plant and are planning to 1000x this scale in the next 2 years.

To make the cheapest synthetic fuels on Earth, we need to have our electrical systems efficient, cheap, and scalable. That means having end-to-end ownership of hardware and software, both in our deployed machines and in our factory, and everything in between. We want to bring everything in-house. To do that, we need excellent software and hardware to design/test/deploy thousands of machines as soon as possible. If you want to work at the intersection of electronics, firmware, and software that makes a real difference, we want to meet you.

We are looking for a mid-career engineer who can take ownership of substantial subsystems and help scale embedded systems from prototype to high-volume industrial deployment.

The role:

• Support requirements capture, risk analysis, and design reviews
• Firmware design/test/deploy (embedded C/C++, RTOS, embedded Linux)
• Design wiring harnesses for signal and power distribution
• DfMA, DfT
• Support integration of end-products with production tools, supply chain, and procurement systems
• Hardware and software test and deployment (factory acceptance rigs, fleet management integrations)
• Work closely with process, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust systems on time

Core skills:

• Embedded-C/C++, RTOS
• Embedded Linux, Yocto project
• CI/CD, Git, automated testing
• Industrial communications standards: Modbus (RTU/TCP), CAN bus, OPC UA, TCP/IP, RS-485
• Hands-on building experience, fault-finding and repair
• Exposure to functional safety standards (IEC 61508 or related standards)

Preferred skills:

• Regulatory compliance (LVD, Machinery Directive, CE/UKCA)
• IEC 61131-3 (ST/LD/FBD)
• Python 3
• Fleet management
• Solidworks Electrical / ECAD

Specifics:

• £50-60k Salary depending on experience
• Significant share options as part of the early team
• In-person work at our HQ in Bermondsey, South London
• Extensive relocation support, including £6,000 per year extra to live close to our HQ
• Unlimited time off

We encourage exceptional applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role, even if they do not meet all the requirements listed.

We also welcome open applications via our website.