KTP Associate (Embedded Systems Engineer) (111618-0526)
Location: We Care 4 Air Limited, Units 4, 5 & 6 Parklands Business Centre, Stortford Road, Leaden Roding, Dunmow, CM6 1GF with occasional work at the School of Engineering, University of Warwick.
The Associate will be employed on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project between WeCare4Air Ltd and the University of Warwick (School of Engineering, BioSensors Lab).
The project will develop a new generation of innovative tools for environmental monitoring, designed for integration with Smart Cities, Smart Buildings and Smart Transport. The overarching aim is to deliver real‑time local air quality intelligence that supports improved public health and better operational decision-making. The system will combine measurement performance with an AI‑enabled platform for long‑term deployments with improved reliability.
The Associate will lead the design and implementation of a next‑generation architecture for a reference‑grade air quality analyser. Key technical responsibilities include:
- Development of embedded/electronic systems, embedded/edge software, and implementation of sensor fusion approaches;
- Deployment of AI methods to support predictive diagnostics and automated quality assurance;
- Collaboration with engineering, product and customer‑facing teams to ensure the solution is fit for purpose, deployable and supportable;
- Contribution to requirements capture, test planning, verification/validation, and creation of technical documentation and knowledge resources.
The role is collaborative and requires effective engagement with stakeholders, moving between research and commercial needs, managing milestones, and ensuring timely delivery of project outcomes. The Associate will maintain access to the BioSensors Lab at the University of Warwick, benefiting from academic supervision and support in evaluation methodologies and dissemination.
About You
We are looking for a candidate who:
- Has a good honours degree (or equivalent experience) in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems or a closely related discipline, plus a postgraduate qualification (MSc/PhD) or industrial experience in embedded systems, AI/machine learning, digital signal processing or a relevant area;
- Is technically confident delivering end‑to‑end solutions spanning electronics, embedded/edge software, microcontrollers and connected systems; strong programming skills for data handling and model development/testing; experience of software‑hardware integration with real‑time constraints (RTOS concepts); and familiarity with deploying AI/ML models in practical settings;
- Possesses electronics knowledge, sensor/instrument interfaces, system‑level debugging, digital communications, device connectivity and secure connected products fundamentals;
- Has experience in product development of field‑deployed instrumentation, low‑power or long‑term unattended system design (desirable); and exposure to air quality monitoring and gas sensing (advantageous but not essential).
Additional desirable qualities:
- Self‑motivated, adaptable, able to work effectively across industrial and academic environments; clear communication of technical ideas and translation of requirements into validated, deployable solutions;
- Non‑smoker (including e‑cigarettes and vaping), as WeCare4Air is a non‑smoking company.
What We Offer
We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
- An attractive pension scheme;
- 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure;
- Generous parental/adoption leave policy;
- Onsite childcare facilities;
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements.
We are a Living Wage employer.
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