Job Description

Company Description

Holotwins UK is a privately held company specializing in Digital Twins and Emerging Technologies. We assist organizations in modeling, simulating, and optimizing physical systems through intelligent virtual replicas for smarter decisions and improved operational efficiency. Our expertise covers Digital Twins, AR/VR/XR, and IoT, delivering connected, data-driven solutions across manufacturing, healthcare, and energy sectors. At Holotwins UK, we partner with forward-thinking businesses to shape a predictive, connected, and innovative future.

Company:

Holotwins

Location:

London

Job Type:

Full-Time

About Holotwins

Holotwins is a dynamic and innovative technology company at the forefront of the digital twin revolution. We provide cutting-edge software solutions to enhance operational efficiency, improve predictive maintenance, and drive data-informed decisions for our clients in sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics. Our mission is to create a seamless, real-time bridge between the physical and digital worlds.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on

IoT / Embedded Systems Engineer

to join our hardware and software integration team. This is a crucial role for a professional who is passionate about connecting the physical world to the digital realm. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying the embedded systems that capture and transmit real-time data from a variety of sensors. You will be instrumental in building the physical infrastructure that powers our digital twin solutions, ensuring reliable and efficient data flow from the field to our cloud platform.

Key Responsibilities

Embedded Systems Development:

Design, develop, and test firmware and software for various microcontrollers and embedded systems. Optimize code for performance, power consumption, and memory usage. Work with communication protocols such as

MQTT, CoAP, and HTTP

to ensure seamless data transmission to the cloud.

Hardware & Sensor Integration:

Select, integrate, and test a variety of sensors (e.g., temperature, pressure, vibration) and actuators. Design and prototype hardware solutions, including PCB design and component selection. Troubleshoot and debug issues with hardware, firmware, and connectivity.

Process Industry & PLC Systems Integration:

Interface with

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

and SCADA systems to extract data from industrial machinery and processes. Develop connectors and drivers to integrate with industrial communication protocols such as

Modbus, Profibus, or OPC-UA

. Apply knowledge of industrial automation and control systems to ensure data integrity and real-time synchronization with digital twins.

Data Flow & Cloud Integration:

Collaborate with the data science and backend engineering teams to define data formats, APIs, and communication protocols. Ensure the security and integrity of data transmitted from the edge to the cloud.

Prototyping & Field Testing:

Build and test prototypes of new IoT devices and embedded systems. Conduct field testing to validate device performance and reliability in real-world conditions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in embedded systems or IoT development. Proficiency in

C/C++

for embedded systems and experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS). Hands-on experience with microcontroller architectures (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, ESP32). Strong knowledge of communication protocols, both wired (e.g., I2C, SPI) and wireless (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRaWAN).

Proven experience with industrial automation, including PLCs, SCADA, and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, OPC-UA).

Experience with IoT platforms (e.g., AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub) and cloud services.

What We Offer

A chance to be at the heart of the digital twin revolution, bridging the gap between the physical and digital worlds. The opportunity to work with a diverse and challenging range of hardware and software. A collaborative and innovative work environment. Competitive salary and benefits package.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Work from home
Work authorisation:

* United Kingdom (required)