Careers at maxwell+spark

Location: Netherlands, Rotterdam

Company: Maxwell+Spark

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Engineering

Do you want to shape the future of industrial mobility and contribute to a greener world? Then join Maxwell+Spark, an innovative, multinational, Greentech scaleup focused on Li-ion technology. With a fast-growing team of 11 innovators in Rotterdam, our goal is to enable industrial users to make the switch to clean energy sources. Together we are building a more sustainable world. Are you in?

M+S is looking for a passionate, progressive professional who wants to accelerate the energy transition. We challenge you to combine your expertise in energy systems with your creative, problem-solving mindset and proactive attitude. You have commercial insight and work accurately. At Maxwell+Spark we stimulate creativity, diversity, and flexibility.

Job Summary:

The Software Embedded Engineer will play a critical role in the design, and development of battery systems. In a multi-disciplinary team, you will focus on battery management systems and power conversion. With a hands-on mentality, you will design and develop software according to the requirements and specifications of the project in close cooperation with the other engineers. This role requires a strong background in embedded systems using different microprocessors and peripherals. Experience with lab instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, logic/ protocol analyzers for debugging embedded systems at hardware level using a Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) approach. Knowledge of power electronics and control theory is a real advantage. The ideal candidate will have a passion for innovation bridging the gap between theory and challenges and opportunities in the market.

Your Profile:

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

• Proven experience in embedded software/firmware programming and development.
• Knowledge of different DSP/μC platforms (e.g., TI, NXP and STM microcontrollers and DSPs) and real-time operating systems (RTOS).

• Experience with communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, wireless, etc.

• Knowledge of analog and digital circuit design principles.
• Knowledge of (analog/ digital) control theory is strongly preferred.
• Experience in using schematic development and circuit simulation software is a plus.
• Familiarity with designing systems using Digital Twins and Model-based design in MATLAB/Simulink is a plus.
• Fluency in English.
• Proactive, creative, enthusiastic, and result-oriented team player with strong planning, organizational, and communication skills.
• Natural problem-solver who is not afraid of getting involved when needed.

Offer:

• You will work in a company offering flexibility a good work-life balance, in an open and friendly working environment.
• Collaboration takes place in multidisciplinary teams.
• International opportunities are within reach.
• Personal development and growth avenues are provided.

Possibility of growth towards a senior/principal embedded software design engineer or embedded software architect (Technical expertise) or Team Lead (Technical Management).