Biomechanical Engineer, NURVV Ltd, London, UK

[Grant Trewartha]

Re: Biomechanical Engineer, NURVV Ltd, London, UK

The search for this role has been re-opened. Particularly keen to hear from candidates with direct experience of working with IMU sensors / data...

[Grant Trewartha]

Background to role
NURVV Ltd have a number of exciting projects under way, our mission is to develop wearable technology products that will allow athletes to maximize their performance. We are assembling a strong team to support our product development roadmap and now require the skills of a Biomechanical / Biomedical / Sports Engineer. This is your chance to join an exciting new company as it grows.

You will be a highly technically capable person, with a thorough understanding of human biomechanics, motion measurement technologies, signal processing, and contemporary data analysis techniques. You will possess a demonstrable track record of working with biomechanical data to interpret human motion, preferably with experience of wearable sensors and machine learning techniques. You will have a sufficiently broad skillset to be able to contribute effectively across product design, development, and testing activities. You will also possess good oral and written presentation skills. A passion for sport and exercise would be a bonus.

We are a very entrepreneurial company, which means that working fast, exploring new ideas and solutions, and making things happen are key to our culture. You can assume most if not all projects will be first to market and novel. Not all R&D projects will emerge as products onto the market – you need to be prepared for that - but you will be working within a supportive environment and your work will always be challenging and directed to exciting application areas. We are seeking a colleague who will be enthusiastic, hard-working, and willing to proactively contribute to the team effort in order to achieve the company’s goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop innovative data analysis pipelines to process human motion data from wearable sensors.
• Construct algorithms/processes which transform raw data into useful metrics to describe / categorise / predict the factors underpinning athletic performance.
• Perform R&D activities to assess new sensor technologies for measuring sport performance.
• Take technical responsibility for devising and executing test protocols to evaluate prototype products and sensor technologies.
• Liaise with the firmware team and app developers to ensure streamlined implementation of algorithms into products.
• Perform exercise trials with human participants to validate measures and evaluate product performance.
• Contribute to product concept, prototype design, and development activities.
• Generate well organised reports to share progress with colleagues and other parties.
• Work accurately, across multiple projects to produce high quality results under tight schedule requirements.
• Conduct data analyses to support Quality Assurance testing activities.
• Provide technical support to marketing activities.

Skills and Experience
Essential:

• Relevant undergraduate degree (e.g. Biomechanical/Biomedical Engineering, Sports Engineering/Technology, Sports Science).
• At least 2 years employment experience.
• Excellent research and analytical skills focused on advanced analyses of human movement.
• Good practical technical skills in the science / engineering domains.
• Good understanding of the scientific factors contributing to sport performance and injuries.
• Able to take individual responsibility for tasks whilst working within a team environment.
• Good communication skills – able to communicate technical information to non-technical staff.
• Self-motivated and quick to learn new methodologies and develop new expertise.
• Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial way, seeking out and exploring ideas and opportunities, whilst maintaining accuracy in day to day delivery of results

Preferred:

• Postgraduate qualification.
• Relevant employment experience in the sports technology or related industry.
• Experience in biomechanical / physiological testing of human participants completing exercise trials.

Seniority Level: Associate
Industry: Consumer Electronics, Sports Technology
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Functions: Engineering, Research, Science
Location: Twickenham, London

Position will remain open until filled.

Please send enquiries / applications to recruitment@nurvv.com