Hardware & Embedded Systems Engineer
CETO Innovation is developing technology for predictive maintenance of district heating infrastructure.
Our solution combines an in-pipe inspection probe, sensing technology, and predictive analytics to help utilities understand underground pipelines without excavation or interruption of normal operation.
We are looking for a Hardware & Embedded Systems Engineer to help develop the next generation of CETO's inspection probe.
Build compact, sensor-rich hardware that can move through district heating pipes, collect reliable inspection data, and support better maintenance decisions.
What you'll work on
Design, build, and test compact in-pipe probe prototypes
Integrate ultrasonic sensors, visual inputs, motor drivers, and embedded electronics
Develop and validate small custom PCBs for CETO's probe electronics
Develop embedded firmware for sensors, actuators, communication, and control
Work on power, communication, signal integrity, thermal stability, and miniaturization
Support in-pipe locomotion, traction, actuator function, and tethered power/comms/retrieval
Translate system and customer requirements into practical engineering solutions
Plan hardware development, testing, and prototype iterations
Debug real hardware using test rigs, measurement tools, and structured experiments
Validate sealing, vibration resistance, pressure/temperature tolerance, robustness, and data transmission
Collaborate with software and ML engineers so the probe produces reliable inspection data
What we're looking for
Hands-on experience developing and debugging physical hardware, prototypes, test rigs, robots, or mechatronic systems
Embedded firmware experience in C/C++ for STM32, ESP32, Arduino, or similar
Strong electronics fundamentals: schematics, sensors, actuators, drives, and circuit debugging with a multimeter
PCB design or schematic capture experience using KiCad, Altium, Eagle, or similar
Experience with UART, I2C, SPI, RS-485/Modbus, or CAN
Experience with motors, actuators, motor drivers, or compact electromechanical systems
Basic Linux experience, preferably Ubuntu
Experience with Git and GitHub
Ultrasonic sensing, NDT, robotics, ruggedized hardware, or pressure-resistant electronics is a plus
How we work
You will join a small, hands-on startup team where everyone takes responsibility for their own work and is expected to show initiative. You should be comfortable working independently when needed, while collaborating closely with the team. In this role, you will work particularly closely with another engineer on the development, testing, and iteration of CETO's hardware system.