Volunteer for a startup helping to reduce CO2 emissions & water pollutions 💚
BioBright helps the maritime industry to reduce CO2 and water pollution by using algae cultivation and monitoring systems.
The maritime industry is a significant contributor to global environmental challenges, particularly regarding CO2 emissions and water pollution. BioBright is committed to tackling these urgent issues through its innovative algae-based technologies designed to reduce emissions and improve water quality within ports.
Algae-Based Technology for CO2 Absorption BioBright cultivates algae inside ports, which naturally absorbs CO2 from the surrounding environment. Only 400 grams of algae can absorb 800 grams of CO2 every hour, making it a highly effective solution for carbon reduction in maritime ecosystems. By scaling algae installations in key port areas, BioBright helps ports significantly reduce their carbon footprint.
Role (Volunteer, unpaid): Hardware Developer
Role Description: Role Summary As an IoT Hardware Engineer at BioBright, you will play a critical role in developing and improving our environmental monitoring systems. This is a fully remote position where you will focus on designing, programming, and advising on best practices for building reliable IoT hardware and software. Your expertise will guide our team and partners on how to assemble, deploy, and maintain systems effectively, ensuring they perform in challenging marine environments.
Core Responsibilities Hardware
* Design & Advisory Provide expert guidance on assembling and testing multi-sensor monitoring devices, including advice on soldering, wiring, and building robust hardware prototypes.
* Review and improve designs to ensure reliability in real-world conditions. Software Development & Support Develop and maintain embedded software/firmware for IoT devices.
* Support backend data pipeline development (Python, MongoDB) and contribute to real-time web dashboards (JavaScript) for data visualisation.
* Remote Deployment Support Prepare hardware documentation and instructions for field partners. Provide online troubleshooting, configuration guidance, and remote technical support during deployments and maintenance.
Key Skills & Qualifications Required
* Proven hands-on experience building electronic devices (sensors, chips, microcontrollers).
* Strong programming skills in Python (backend/scripting) and familiarity with JavaScript (frontend).
* Experience with IoT, sensor integration, or embedded systems.
* Familiarity with GitHub, MongoDB, and cloud deployment platforms (e.g., Render).
* Ability to advise, troubleshoot, and problem-solve remotely across hardware, software, and networking. Preferred Experience with GIS, environmental data, or time-series databases.
* Knowledge of network configuration and troubleshooting. Experience mentoring or providing technical advisory support to teams.
Time Commitment: Volunteer 3-5 hours per week for 10+ months remotely 💻
If you want to make change happen, apply to volunteer with BioBright!