Capability Statement
NB Embedded is a consulting practice specialising in embedded Linux, wireless networking, and robotics autonomy infrastructure, helping engineering teams build reliable systems for real-world environments.
Core Specialisations
Robotics Communication & Autonomy Infrastructure
- Multi-robot communication design under unreliable networks
- ROS2-adjacent networking and distributed coordination
- Research-backed protocol design
- System architecture for bandwidth- and latency-constrained autonomy
- Critical-path systems (connectivity, autonomy, firmware reliability)
Cloud & Device Fleet Integration
- Touchless provisioning pipelines
- Identity, configuration, and lifecycle management
- Observability, telemetry, and remote diagnostics
- Lightweight cloud services for embedded devices
Embedded Linux & Firmware Engineering
- Custom OpenWrt and Yocto-based systems
- Device bring-up, board support, and hardware integration
- Robust update pipelines (FOTA) and fleet observability
- Fault-tolerant embedded application development (C/C++/Go)
Wireless & Connectivity Systems
- 4G/5G, Wi-Fi 6/7, MANET/Mesh, and constrained wireless environments
- Connectivity architecture and protocol design
- Multi-carrier SIM logic, RF-aware behaviour, and resilience under loss
- Field diagnostics, modem integration, and troubleshooting
Example Capabilities
- Firmware development for LTE/5G routers and industrial devices
- End-to-end architecture for connected robotics and IoT systems
- Resilient communication layers for autonomy stacks
- Design reviews, technical advisory, and system audits
- Debugging and stabilisation of legacy firmware or networking issues
- Prototyping and early-stage R&D support for startups and research groups
Selected Experience
- Lead engineer on the LTE router platform powering a rural Australian WISP rollout
- Architected a fully touchless device provisioning and management system for large-scale deployments
- Delivered networking and autonomy integration for Defence experimentation
- Senior firmware and embedded Linux roles across telecom, mobility, and industrial IoT sectors
- Active research in resilient communication for multi-robot systems
Who I Work With
- Robotics and autonomy teams needing robust communication layers
- Startups developing connected hardware or pilot deployments
- WISPs and industrial IoT operators
- Research groups requiring specialised networking or embedded expertise
- Engineering leaders wanting senior technical guidance without full-time headcount
Contact
📧 hello@nbembedded.com
🌐 https://nbembedded.com
📍 Brisbane, Australia (AEST)
Remote and hybrid consulting available, primarily 5–10 hours/week alongside PhD research.