Research Engineer – Connectivity & Smart Devices
Core
Research and prototype connectivity solutions for smart energy devices to support the energy transition.
Role type
Research Engineer (Connectivity & Smart Devices)
Builds
Proof-of-concept systems, demonstrators, and technical recommendations for smart energy devices.
Domain
Energy sector, IoT, embedded systems, and smart grid technologies.
Required skills
Computer networking, Internet protocols, Python/Rust/C/C++, Raspberry Pi/embedded Linux/microcontrollers, device communication protocols, hardware/software troubleshooting, connected-device cybersecurity, structured technical investigations.
Preferred skills
Smart energy devices (EV chargers, heat pumps, smart meters), energy-sector interoperability standards (OCPP, OpenADR, EEBUS, IEC 61850), AWS/Azure IoT, external research collaboration.
Technologies
Raspberry Pi, embedded Linux, microcontrollers, MQTT, CoAP, Modbus, Matter, Thread, OCPP, OpenADR, EEBUS, DLMS/COSEM, IEC 61850, AWS IoT, Azure IoT.
Responsibilities
Research emerging connectivity technologies and protocols; design and undertake technical experiments; build proof-of-concept systems; develop software for device communication and data acquisition; investigate heterogeneous device communication; produce technical reports and presentations.
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC with research focus.
