Applications Engineer (Sensing, Navigation & ROS)

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and ambitious, Applications Engineer to join our team and work on system design and development in the application space of Calyo’s 3-D ultrasound sensing technology. The work will span array processing, ultrasound physics, software implementation and interfacing with ROS-enabled autonomous platforms.

The role will include developing and prototyping Calyo technology for specific applications, further development of sensors and working with industry partners on field trials. The candidate will be solving problems and delivering creative solutions within a close-knit technical team.

Listed below are the major responsibilities of the role and a brief description of some of the key tasks to be performed. This list is not exhaustive, and the candidate will be expected to be flexible, and able to work in a small team as well as independently, in a dynamic small-company environment with minimal direction.

This role requires someone that can think beyond the ‘here and now' and understand how our technology, capability and products can evolve in the future to meet the company and customer's needs. A proven ability to build and lead a team to deliver a strategy is necessary, coupled with pro-activeness, motivation, and tenacity to resolve issues when under pressure.

In this role you will:

• Collaborate with internal and external research, design, and engineering teams to develop ultrasonic sensing solutions that advance the state-of-the-art


• Work with the team to help design, setup, and run practical experiments related to ultrasonic sensing systems


• Assist in application-specific studies to verify and refine the algorithms


• Write up exterimental results in reports for clients


• Assist in business development with preparation and execution of demos or technical presentations


• Contribute to requirements gathering processes with clients such as interviews and workshops

As a minimum requirement, you should bring the following skills and experiences:

• Experience working on real world software projects


• Extensive experience with Linux operating systems and ROS/ROS2 navigation stack


• Knowledge of systems programming languages such as C/C++


• Familiarity with signal processing techniques, such as signal-to-noise ratio analysis


• Hands-on experience in debugging and testing software systems and embedded devices using common tools such as GDB/clangdb

Personal characteristics

• A team player who uses initiative is enthusiastic and engaging


• Ability to manage multiple tasks, organised and a drive to follow through projects to successful outcomes


• Demonstrated interpersonal experience in cross-group and cross-culture collaboration


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present to customers


• High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving skills


• Demonstrated experience with imaging modalities (e.g. ultrasound, millimetre-wave), beamforming, and/or 3-D image reconstruction techniques

Ideally, you may also have these skills/experiences/attributes:

• Experience working within a start-up environment, ideally within research and development, technology or science


• Experience in implementing multi-modal sensor fusion and modern Machine Learning algorithms on sensor systems


• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required

Calyo Offers

We are happy to accommodate individuals with different skill sets and you will have the opportunity to make an important contribution to an aspiring well-funded high-tech start-up. Your salary package will be very competitive and dependent upon relevant academic and industrial experience.

A place with big goals that we trust we can achieve

• Opportunity to actively shape your role and bring your ideas to the table


• A nurturing environment where we care for your personal and professional growth


• Competitive salaried compensation - we value our employees and show it


• Equity - every employee is a stakeholder in Calyo’s success


• The position is based in Bristol, UK

Calyo is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

All candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Send your CV and cover letter. Both should be tailored to the role and together should explain your interest in the vacancy and why you would be a suitable candidate.

Please include demonstrative examples of how you meet the essential criteria in your reply.

We will be running a rolling recruitment process and will close the position once it is filled.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE