Netho Labs
City, London
Location: London, UK (Hybrid/On-site) Type: Full-time Salary: £45,000-£65,000 + Equity Options (DOE) About Netholabs Netholabs is building the interface between brains and intelligent machines. Our mission is to develop interpretable, closed-loop systems that advance both neuroscience and AI - tools that enhance agency, cognition, and control in living systems. We design intelligent hardware and embedded systems that merge sensing, computation, and interaction in new ways - from bio-inspired networks to adaptive control architectures. The Role We are looking for an Embedded Systems Engineer who thrives at the intersection of hardware and software. You'll take ownership of the design, implementation, and testing of low-power Bluetooth devices, working from prototype to production across embedded firmware, electronics integration, and system-level optimization. This is a hands-on role for an engineer who enjoys building real devices - thinking deeply about power, latency, and communication efficiency - while collaborating with AI and neuroscience teams exploring the frontier of intelligent systems. Key Responsibilities Develop and optimize firmware for low-power, connected embedded systems (BLE/BT 5.x). Design and debug embedded architectures using STM32, Nordic nRF, ESP32, or similar microcontrollers. Implement communication protocols (BLE GATT, SPI, I C, UART) and data streaming interfaces. Implement ASIC and FPGA optimization. Work closely with hardware and mechanical engineers to refine PCB layouts and sensor integration. Build test infrastructure for firmware validation, including scripting (Python) and CI pipelines. Collaborate with AI and data science teams on embedded-to-cloud data interfaces. Contribute to system-level design discussions around efficiency, reliability, and scalability. About You You're a builder - someone who makes things work in the real world. You have a history of creating both software and physical devices, whether in research labs, startups, or personal projects. You thrive on solving cross-disciplinary challenges and are driven by curiosity, not just specification sheets. Think in systems - from PCB traces to software stacks. Have experience with low-power or battery-operated devices. Are fluent in C/C++ for embedded development and comfortable with Python for tooling or automation. Value clarity, creativity, and rigor. Are motivated by long-term impact, not short-term hacks. Have interest or experience in neuroscience, biomedical devices, or AI (ideal but not required). Requirements Degree in Electrical / Electronic / Computer Engineering or related field. 3+ years of hands-on embedded development experience. Strong knowledge of Bluetooth LE and wireless communication fundamentals. Familiarity with RTOS environments and low-level debugging tools. Experience with Linux-based development workflows and version control (Git). Understanding of power optimization and hardware-software integration. Preferred (Nice to Have) Experience with biosignal acquisition, neurotech devices, or sensor fusion. PCB design exposure (KiCAD, Altium, or similar). Experience deploying embedded ML or edge-AI models. Contribution to open-source or research projects. What We Offer A research-driven environment bridging neuroscience, embedded systems, and AI. Flexible hybrid setup - work from our London lab or remotely. Competitive salary with equity participation. Opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking technology with real human impact. Small, interdisciplinary team committed to rigor, openness, and creativity. How to Apply Please send a short email introducing yourself - along with your CV or project portfolio - to . If you've built something you're proud of, tell us about it - a link, a repo, or a photo says more than a list of buzzwords.
Location: London, UK (Hybrid/On-site) Type: Full-time Salary: £45,000-£65,000 + Equity Options (DOE) About Netholabs Netholabs is building the interface between brains and intelligent machines. Our mission is to develop interpretable, closed-loop systems that advance both neuroscience and AI - tools that enhance agency, cognition, and control in living systems. We design intelligent hardware and embedded systems that merge sensing, computation, and interaction in new ways - from bio-inspired networks to adaptive control architectures. The Role We are looking for an Embedded Systems Engineer who thrives at the intersection of hardware and software. You'll take ownership of the design, implementation, and testing of low-power Bluetooth devices, working from prototype to production across embedded firmware, electronics integration, and system-level optimization. This is a hands-on role for an engineer who enjoys building real devices - thinking deeply about power, latency, and communication efficiency - while collaborating with AI and neuroscience teams exploring the frontier of intelligent systems. Key Responsibilities Develop and optimize firmware for low-power, connected embedded systems (BLE/BT 5.x). Design and debug embedded architectures using STM32, Nordic nRF, ESP32, or similar microcontrollers. Implement communication protocols (BLE GATT, SPI, I C, UART) and data streaming interfaces. Implement ASIC and FPGA optimization. Work closely with hardware and mechanical engineers to refine PCB layouts and sensor integration. Build test infrastructure for firmware validation, including scripting (Python) and CI pipelines. Collaborate with AI and data science teams on embedded-to-cloud data interfaces. Contribute to system-level design discussions around efficiency, reliability, and scalability. About You You're a builder - someone who makes things work in the real world. You have a history of creating both software and physical devices, whether in research labs, startups, or personal projects. You thrive on solving cross-disciplinary challenges and are driven by curiosity, not just specification sheets. Think in systems - from PCB traces to software stacks. Have experience with low-power or battery-operated devices. Are fluent in C/C++ for embedded development and comfortable with Python for tooling or automation. Value clarity, creativity, and rigor. Are motivated by long-term impact, not short-term hacks. Have interest or experience in neuroscience, biomedical devices, or AI (ideal but not required). Requirements Degree in Electrical / Electronic / Computer Engineering or related field. 3+ years of hands-on embedded development experience. Strong knowledge of Bluetooth LE and wireless communication fundamentals. Familiarity with RTOS environments and low-level debugging tools. Experience with Linux-based development workflows and version control (Git). Understanding of power optimization and hardware-software integration. Preferred (Nice to Have) Experience with biosignal acquisition, neurotech devices, or sensor fusion. PCB design exposure (KiCAD, Altium, or similar). Experience deploying embedded ML or edge-AI models. Contribution to open-source or research projects. What We Offer A research-driven environment bridging neuroscience, embedded systems, and AI. Flexible hybrid setup - work from our London lab or remotely. Competitive salary with equity participation. Opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking technology with real human impact. Small, interdisciplinary team committed to rigor, openness, and creativity. How to Apply Please send a short email introducing yourself - along with your CV or project portfolio - to . If you've built something you're proud of, tell us about it - a link, a repo, or a photo says more than a list of buzzwords.
Netho Labs
City, London
Mechanical & Systems Engineer (Hardware + Linux) Location: London, UK (Hybrid/On-site) Type: Full-time Salary: GBP38,000-GBP55,000 + Equity Options About Netholabs Netholabs is a neurotechnology company building the interface between brains and intelligent machines. Our mission is to achieve functional whole-brain emulation - a foundation for understanding consciousness, cognition, and control in living systems. We operate at the convergence of neuroengineering, machine learning, and complex systems, developing technologies that close the loop between perception, computation, and behaviour. Our long-term goal is to eliminate animal testing by building accurate, data-driven brain models - and to ensure that as AI grows more capable, human agency and understanding grow alongside it. The Role We are seeking a versatile Electrical & Systems Engineer with some Mechanical Design experience who can bridge hardware, control systems, and Linux administration. You'll design and build smart electrical control panels, integrate embedded systems, and maintain the Linux-based infrastructure that powers our research instrumentation. This is a hands-on, multidisciplinary role ideal for someone who enjoys creating robust, reliable hardware systems that merge electronics, software, and research. What You'll Do Hardware, Panels & Instrumentation Design, wire, assemble, and test smart electrical control panels used in preclinical research equipment. Integrate sensors, actuators, embedded controllers, and data-acquisition modules. Create wiring diagrams, schematics, assembly documentation, and mechanical layouts. Troubleshoot electrical and hardware integration issues - from component-level to system-level. Configure and maintain Linux-based edge devices, embedded systems, and lab computers. Handle system setup: networking, user management, security hardening, backup strategies. Deploy, update, and manage software stacks related to research instrumentation. Monitor system performance and logs; support researchers and internal teams with system-level issues. Enclosure Fabrication & Mechanical Integration Design custom housings, mounts, and enclosures for research hardware (laser-cut, CNC, 3D-printed, etc.). Generate CAD files for manufacturable boxes, laser-cut panels, and precision-fit assemblies. Collaborate with mechanical engineers or external fabrication partners to iterate designs. Commission hardware in research labs and perform functional validation. Collaborate closely with embedded software, firmware, mechanical engineering, and research staff. Maintain high standards of build quality, electrical safety, and clean documentation. What We're Looking For Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent hands-on experience. Experience building electrical control panels, wiring harnesses, and instrumentation assemblies. Proficiency with Linux administration (Ubuntu, Debian, or similar). Familiarity with networking, automation scripts, and systems troubleshooting. Experience with laser cutters, CNC, or other rapid-fabrication workflows. Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and research teams. Nice-to-have: experience with animal-research instrumentation or regulated lab equipment. What We Offer Work on unique, impactful hardware for life-science and preclinical research. Blend hands-on fabrication with systems engineering and Linux administration. Opportunities to expand into instrumentation design, R&D, and hardware leadership. Flexible working environment and cross-disciplinary team. Include links to past work, repositories, or documentation if available.
Mechanical & Systems Engineer (Hardware + Linux) Location: London, UK (Hybrid/On-site) Type: Full-time Salary: GBP38,000-GBP55,000 + Equity Options About Netholabs Netholabs is a neurotechnology company building the interface between brains and intelligent machines. Our mission is to achieve functional whole-brain emulation - a foundation for understanding consciousness, cognition, and control in living systems. We operate at the convergence of neuroengineering, machine learning, and complex systems, developing technologies that close the loop between perception, computation, and behaviour. Our long-term goal is to eliminate animal testing by building accurate, data-driven brain models - and to ensure that as AI grows more capable, human agency and understanding grow alongside it. The Role We are seeking a versatile Electrical & Systems Engineer with some Mechanical Design experience who can bridge hardware, control systems, and Linux administration. You'll design and build smart electrical control panels, integrate embedded systems, and maintain the Linux-based infrastructure that powers our research instrumentation. This is a hands-on, multidisciplinary role ideal for someone who enjoys creating robust, reliable hardware systems that merge electronics, software, and research. What You'll Do Hardware, Panels & Instrumentation Design, wire, assemble, and test smart electrical control panels used in preclinical research equipment. Integrate sensors, actuators, embedded controllers, and data-acquisition modules. Create wiring diagrams, schematics, assembly documentation, and mechanical layouts. Troubleshoot electrical and hardware integration issues - from component-level to system-level. Configure and maintain Linux-based edge devices, embedded systems, and lab computers. Handle system setup: networking, user management, security hardening, backup strategies. Deploy, update, and manage software stacks related to research instrumentation. Monitor system performance and logs; support researchers and internal teams with system-level issues. Enclosure Fabrication & Mechanical Integration Design custom housings, mounts, and enclosures for research hardware (laser-cut, CNC, 3D-printed, etc.). Generate CAD files for manufacturable boxes, laser-cut panels, and precision-fit assemblies. Collaborate with mechanical engineers or external fabrication partners to iterate designs. Commission hardware in research labs and perform functional validation. Collaborate closely with embedded software, firmware, mechanical engineering, and research staff. Maintain high standards of build quality, electrical safety, and clean documentation. What We're Looking For Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent hands-on experience. Experience building electrical control panels, wiring harnesses, and instrumentation assemblies. Proficiency with Linux administration (Ubuntu, Debian, or similar). Familiarity with networking, automation scripts, and systems troubleshooting. Experience with laser cutters, CNC, or other rapid-fabrication workflows. Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and research teams. Nice-to-have: experience with animal-research instrumentation or regulated lab equipment. What We Offer Work on unique, impactful hardware for life-science and preclinical research. Blend hands-on fabrication with systems engineering and Linux administration. Opportunities to expand into instrumentation design, R&D, and hardware leadership. Flexible working environment and cross-disciplinary team. Include links to past work, repositories, or documentation if available.