Lead Embedded Engineer

Permanent employee, Full-time · Diemen

Your mission

⚡ What You’ll Do

BMS Firmware Development: Lead the full-stack design, development, and optimization of embedded firmware for our Battery Management System, ensuring robust monitoring and control of battery performance (e.g., state-of-charge, state-of-health, thermal management, fault detection, balancing).
Firmware Architecture Design: Architect scalable, modular, and reliable firmware systems for the BMS, defining system-level requirements, communication protocols, and integration with hardware components.
Technical Leadership: Act as the lead engineer for firmware development, mentoring future team members, setting technical standards, and driving best practices in firmware design and implementation.
Hardware-Software Integration: Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate firmware with battery system components, including microcontrollers, sensors, and communication interfaces.
Testing & Validation: Design and execute comprehensive testing protocols to validate firmware functionality, reliability, and safety in real-world conditions.
Debugging & Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex hardware-firmware issues using tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers.
Documentation: Create detailed documentation for firmware architecture, code, and testing procedures to ensure scalability and team collaboration.

Your profile

✅ Must-Have Qualifications

Experience:

5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development, with a focus on designing and implementing firmware for real-time, safety-critical systems.
2+ years of experience as a lead engineer, overseeing firmware development projects and guiding technical teams.
Proven expertise in designing firmware architectures for complex embedded systems, preferably for battery management systems or power electronics.
Hands-on experience integrating firmware with hardware components, preferably in energy storage, automotive, or similar industries. Including testing and debugging.

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Technical Skills:

Expert proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems programming.
Strong experience with microcontrollers (e.g., S/STM32, PIC, AVR) and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
In-depth knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Modbus, SPI, I2C, UART).
Familiarity with battery chemistry and power electronics.
Proficiency with hardware debugging tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, JTAG debuggers).
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.
Familiarity with Python or other scripting languages for automation and testing.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in utility-scale energy storage or renewable energy systems, or on battery management system.
Knowledge of functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508).
Proven leadership and mentorship skills, with the ability to guide technical teams and drive projects to completion.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with a small, cross-functional team.
Passion for clean energy and sustainability.

Please send your CV and any relevant projects or GitHub repositories
In your cover letter, briefly highlight your experience with IEC standards or energy control systems relevant to the European context.

Why us?

Be part of a fast-growing startup delivering next-generation clean energy technology.
Work on high-impact projects alongside experienced engineers across the EU.
Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth in the energy tech sector.

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About us

Moonwatt is developing the next generation of highly competitive Energy Storage Systems utilizing advanced sodium-ion battery technology. Our hardware and software solutions are optimized for co-location with solar power plants, enabling them to completely replace fossil-fuel power generation on the world’s power grids. We are seeking talented individuals across all areas whether you are in engineering, marketing, design, project management, HR, or finance. Join our team push the boundaries of innovation. If you are driven by the desire to create change, tackle big challenges, and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to have you onboard!

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