Hybrid Research Engineer - Embedded Sensing in Concrete

Converge; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A climate and construction technology startup is seeking a Research Engineer for up to 6 months to work on novel methods for material behavior characterization. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical engineering or experimental physics, and hands-on experience with lab instruments and programming. Join a collaborative, inclusive environment where innovation meets impact through technology.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Collaborative work environment

Inclusive workplace

Clubs and events

Qualifications

• Proven track record conducting deep research and designing experiments.
• Experience designing and building laboratory setups with benchtop equipment.
• Strong familiarity with benchtop lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Designing and testing experimental laboratory setups for material characterization.
• Programming lab instruments for automated testing.
• Conducting research experiments and iterating on setups.

Skills

Experimental physics

Electrical engineering

Programming (Python, LabView)

Circuit design

Signal processing

Education

PhD or final-stage PhD in relevant field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Function generators

Microcontrollers

Data acquisition systems

Job description

A climate and construction technology startup is seeking a Research Engineer for up to 6 months to work on novel methods for material behavior characterization. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical engineering or experimental physics, and hands-on experience with lab instruments and programming. Join a collaborative, inclusive environment where innovation meets impact through technology.