Head of Hardware Development

1 week ago


Newcastle Upon Tyne UK, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom Ceto Full time

Head Of Hardware


Ceto are looking for an experienced hardware developer to join our team and lead the ground-up development of our IoT data capture devices.


Working closely with our technical leadership and engineering team, you’ll be joining the company at a point where you can make a significant impact.


What We're Doing


We capture real-time, high-frequency engine, equipment and navigational data from ships. This data is funnelled into our analytics pipeline where various ML and AI models detect anomalies and suggest maintenance interventions before problems arise. As low earth orbit internet solutions start to provide connectivity to vessels trading deep sea, we’re perfectly positioned to transform how the maritime sector uses data.


The Role


  • Work closely with our marine and software engineers to understand the technical requirements and constraints of our hardware
  • Design, develop, test and ship new hardware solutions that interface with new control protocols, to be installed on marine vessels
  • Work closely with our software and data engineers to understand the data requirements
  • Design, develop, test and ship the embedded software for these hardware solutions.
  • Analyse and maintain existing hardware, suggesting improvements where required.
  • Guide, mentor and transfer your knowledge and experience to the wider team
  • Solve challenging hardware challenges every day
  • Have fun


Requirements


  • Excellent knowledge of Modbus (RTU, ASCII, TCP/IP), CANbus, and other communication architectures
  • Proven record of developing hardware and industrial IoT/industry 5.0 devices for capturing and monitoring data from control systems in commercial environments
  • A good understanding of software lifecycleAbility to write great, clean, memory-efficient code.
  • Comfortable with selecting and configuring integrated design environments to produce platform agnostic solutions
  • Experience with git and GitHub in large team environments
  • Startup mindset
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguity and uncertainty
  • Initiative and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Enjoy being challenged, and challenging others


Deep technical understanding of low-level code including C, C++ and Rust, including:

  • Bootloader design
  • Familiarity with embedded real-time operating systems
  • Data acquisition techniques


Working knowledge of the hardware design process, including:

  • Component Selection
  • Schematic design
  • PCB Layout
  • Electronics Architecture
  • Regulatory Processes (UKCA/CE/FCC)
  • Electronics design for manufacture


Ideally, You


  • Have worked in a startup or scaleup previously
  • Have a solid understanding of basic mechanical concepts
  • Have a deep understanding of the maritime industry (or might even have worked at sea)
  • Have a degree in electronics or electrical engineering


What's On Offer


  • Salary between £65-75k
  • Stock Options (0.1% - 0.25%)
  • 25 days holiday + public holidays
  • Bonus scheme
  • Flexible working
  • Work from Anywhere – Flight contribution
  • Friday Beers
  • Social events


About Us


We're a team of highly motivated individuals obsessed with new and developing technologies. We love shaping the direction of product features in a collaborative manner and encourage individuals to express themselves freely, solving our customers' biggest problems and having a positive impact on the major pain points of maritime, insurance and the ocean environment.


Our Mission


To capture and analyse otherwise-unused telemetry data, to predict machinery breakdowns at sea and deliver industry-wide efficiency gains with reduced emissions. We believe that by providing the right tools and insights to the right people, we can make a real difference in a centuries-old industry.


Our Values


We believe technology will build a better future. We build fast, we move fast. We do not settle for mediocrity. We believe in data and using it for good. We love learning and growth. Above all, we have fun.


If you think you'd fit in then we're looking forward to meeting you


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