Senior Systems Engineer

Converge; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company focused on decarbonising pivotal industries as a Senior Systems Engineer. You will have the chance to work on embedded systems and firmware development while collaborating with innovative teams. Benefit from a dynamic, inclusive work environment and a competitive salary up to £65k.

Benefits

Competitive salary of up to £65k

25 days + Bank Holidays

Company pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Social Committee and team events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in firmware development and embedded systems engineering.
• Strong system-level thinking ability to bridge hardware, firmware, and software components.
• Experience with wireless and IoT technologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and specify interfaces and communication protocols between low-power embedded devices.
• Design and review firmware architectures ensuring efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless system integration.

Skills

Firmware Development

Embedded Systems

System-Level Thinking

IoT Technologies

Contractor Management

Job description

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.
And you want me to do what?

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.
Outcomes in the first 3 months

• You'll have picked up the design and test on an active, high priority program (< month 1).
• You'll be supporting early stage OTS (off-the-shelf) and JDM (joint-development-model) programs. (~ month 2).

We are looking for sharp, intrinsically motivated people to join us on our mission to build the future more efficiently, safely, and sustainably.

Responsibilities

• Define and specify interfaces and communication protocols between low-power embedded devices and converged platforms.
• Design and review firmware architectures, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and cloud teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system specifications, interface definitions, and design guidelines.
• Evaluate, select, and manage contractors for hardware development.
• Ensure contractor deliverables meet quality, schedule, and performance requirements.
• Lead technical reviews, troubleshoot complex system issues, and drive resolution across teams.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in embedded systems and firmware development.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in firmware development and embedded systems engineering.
• Strong system-level thinking and ability to bridge hardware, firmware, and software components.
• Experience working with wireless and IoT technologies.
• Previous experience specifying and managing contractor deliverables.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with ARM embedded systems and higher-level software stacks.
• Familiarity with LoraWan and BLE.
• Familiarity with battery-powered devices.
• Knowledge of security best practices in embedded systems.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Compliance and type approvals for a Global market (CE, UKCA, FCC, IC, etc).

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £65k.
• 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.
• 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.
• Social Committee and team events during the year so you can have a chance to learn more about the amazing people on our team.
• 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.