France On-site Employment

Hexa is hiring an Embedded System Lead Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Define unified system architecture across power, sensing, computing, and communication platforms.
  • Develop the edge-AI compute infrastructure by selecting and integrating processors and accelerators optimized for on-device inference efficiency.
  • Design and integrate electronic systems including power distribution, battery management, motor and thruster control, and sensor interfaces.
  • Build and maintain embedded software, autopilot systems, firmware, and low-level drivers for reliable operation in harsh maritime conditions.
  • Ensure system robustness through engineering for watertightness, power efficiency, thermal performance, electromagnetic compatibility, and fail-safe behaviors.
  • Lead hands-on system bring-up, testing, and sea trials in real marine environments.
  • Guide component selection, vendor partnerships, and the evolution of test and manufacturing processes from prototype to production.

Work Arrangement

On-site — Marseille, Paris

Other

  • Be one of the first engineers to shape the company’s core technical direction and architecture.
  • Receive meaningful equity as part of early-team compensation.
  • See deployed systems operating in real marine environments within weeks of development.
  • Work in an AI-first environment where models are trained in-house and deployed directly on hardware at the edge.
  • Join a European deep-tech startup positioned at a pivotal moment, backed by strong policy support from NATO and the EU.
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Hexa
Hexa is the pioneer startup studio in Europe, which has launched 35+ companies, including unicorns like Front, Aircall, and Spendesk, combining €230m+ ARR and €750m raised.
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Job Details
Department Pelagon
Category embedded
Posted 3 months ago