Critical infrastructure detection and inspection equipment for utilities
Radiodetection designs hardware and software for utility companies to locate, inspect, and maintain underground cables and pipes. The tech stack reveals a hardware-forward company: embedded systems (C/C++, STM32, FreeRTOS), wireless protocols (Bluetooth, Ultra-Wideband, NFC, GPS), and cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS). Active projects around AI-assisted testing and Azure automation signal an engineering team modernizing QA practices while maintaining the core hardware delivery discipline.
Radiodetection, founded in 1977 and based in Bristol, manufactures equipment and digital solutions for utility companies managing critical infrastructure. The company operates through multiple brands—Radiodetection, Schonstedt, Sensors & Software, and Dielectric—selling cable locators, cable avoidance tools, video inspection systems, and related diagnostics to utilities globally. With 201–500 employees, the organization is balanced between engineering and sales teams, with hiring concentrated in the UK and France. The product portfolio spans physical field tools (hardware) paired with increasingly integrated software capabilities (cloud platforms, testing automation).
Radiodetection's stack spans embedded systems (C/C++, STM32, FreeRTOS), wireless protocols (Bluetooth, Ultra-Wideband, NFC, GPS, GNSS), cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), and software development tools (Qt, QML, Git, Jira). This mix reflects hardware-centric product design paired with cloud and mobile connectivity.
Active projects include launching new products, deploying framework contracts globally, adopting AI-assisted testing tools, automating Azure pipeline integration, refining global software strategy, and scaling testing infrastructure for next-generation products.
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