Senior Software Development Engineer

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Senior Software Development Engineer

BlueHeart Energy Alkmaar

What is required?

  • Completed technical college education
  • Broad experience with Embedded software (C and C++) and Windows-based test software (Python, C and C++, Matlab
  • Nice to have: free Pascal experience
  • Experience with version control, software development tools and static code checkers
  • Nice to have: experience with Bluetooth, WiFi, Linux, PLC programming and VCA motor control is a plus
  • Experience with communication protocols (modbus, RS485)
  • Be able to read electrical schematics
  • Being able to create software design documentation (setting up the software architecture) for industrial application
  • Good command of the English language, both verbally and in writing
  • Nice to have: Advisory, persuasive, environment-conscious and result-oriented
  • Able and willing to work in a start-up environment, goal oriented and good adaptability

What will you get?

  • €4.000 - €6.000 gross p/m (depending on knowledge and experience)
  • 40-hour working week
  • 25 vacation days
  • Training opportunities
  • Company Phantom shares, laptop and SIM card EU+USA
  • Pension scheme

What will you do?

  • 40% PC test application software development
  • 40% Embedded application and driver software development
  • 10% Capture and manage specifications
  • 5% Electronics & Software Architect consulting
  • 5% Maintaining systems

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Vacancy

As a Software Development Engineer at Blue Heart Energy, you are responsible for designing and developing the application and product layer software for the heat pump and test control system. You define and develop the functional software design documentation in consultation with our development partner. To start with, you will mainly be involved in developing the software application and product layer of the heat pump, and updating the design documentation according. You will also help develop possible test tools, such as unit test software to test the embedded software and functional test software for testing the Heat pump.

In addition, you have an advisory role to the Electronics Software and Controls (ESC) manager on topics such as software design and architecture, revision management systems, software development platforms and static code checkers. Finally, you conduct research into new developments in the field of software development tools, software languages and software design that may be of interest to Blue Heart Energy's systems and devices.

You are part of the ESC team. In addition to you, this team consists of an ESC manager; 2 software developers, a Mechatronics Engineer and a Controls engineer. In this position, you report to the ESC manager. You will also work in a multifunctional agile team on various projects within Blue Heart Energy.

If you enjoy developing different types of applications and find it challenging to do so within an organization where there is a lot of change, then this is a job for you.

Working week

Software Development Engineer

On an enjoyable working day, you have pleasant and productive meetings with colleagues and make a lot of progress developing the software for the prototype.

On a less enjoyable working day, certain specifications turn out to have changed, so you have to start again writing part of the software.
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    • Daily stand-up
    • Sample agenda
    • Lunch
    • Advising Electronics & Software Architect
    • Drafting software design document
    • Maintaining systems
    • Developing software
    • Capturing and managing specifications
    • Daily stand-up
    • Lunch
    • Sprint completion
    • Consultation with Mechatronica Engineer
    • Capturing and managing specifications
    • Determining software modules
    • Developing software
    • Administration
    • Daily stand-up
    • Lunch
    • Administration
    • Developing software
    • Determining mutual interfaces
    • Developing software
    • Maintaining systems
    • Daily stand-up
    • Lunch
    • One-to-one with manager
    • Consultation with Mechatronica Engineer
    • Consultation withMechatronica Engineer
    • Developing software
    • Consultation with external party

Firsthand experience

You are asked to develop software for a test setup, how do you proceed?

You start a process like this by asking for the requirements of this specific setup. What should the setup be able to do and what features are included? Then you start by drawing up the software design document, which defines and describes the architecture. From this document, you determine the software modules and the interfaces between them and start developing the software. During the process, you regularly discuss topics with the Mechatronics Engineer, Controls Engineer and other software developers within your multidisciplinary team.

Growth

The career growth path at Blue Heart Energy is not fixed. The company expects to grow fast in the coming years, generating opportunities for all those who are ready to assume new responsibilities. BHE supports training and courses, and sharing knowledge is very important among employees. The main advantage of the start up and scale up phase is that self-initiative is really appreciated, and you can create your own job. As Blue Heart Energy grows, you grow along with them.

Senior Software Development Engineer

Working at BlueHeart Energy

BlueHeart Energy was founded in 2016 to apply thermoacoustics as a technology in heat pumps. Thermoacoustics is a disruptive approach to generate heat and cold, with potential to revolutionize the whole industry. Over the past seven years, BHE has developed a thermoacoustic engine to power heat pumps in residential buildings. This so called 'Blue Heart' of a heat pump is sold to manufacturers. In the coming years, the 'Blue Heart' will have to be further developed and optimized. Besides this, we will set up our production facility, strengthen the relationships with our customers (Manufacturers of heat pumps) and set up pilot projects in houses and monitor these.

View company profile of BlueHeart Energy
  • Headquarters in Alkmaar
  • 33 employees
  • Active in more than 10 countries
  • 20% / 80%
  • Average age 38 years
  • Casual
  • Hybrid working

Colleagues

Alireza Moradi (28) - Project engineer in R&D department

Why did you decide to work for this company?
Before this, I studied thermoacoustics during my master and PhD program and I was always eager to combine thermoacoustics with an environmentally friendly system. I came across Blue Hear energy's website during my research period and I was an immediate fan. When Michiel pitched all his ideas to me, I only thought about one thing:when can I start?

What was your previous job?
Before joining Blue Heart Energy company, I was busy with PhD program at Tarbiat Modares University besides doing some research for aerospace institute.

What do you do in your spare time?
Playing football, inline skating and of course still working on PhD.

Michiel Hartman (52) - CEO

Why did you decide to work for this company?
I founded Blue Heart because sustainable heating and cooling is one of the biggest challenges in the energy transition. Thermoacoustics is one of the game changers to make this possible. A complex technique with great impact which requires a great team with various specialties. Building Blue Heart on all these aspects is my big motivator.

What was your previous job?
Founder of QWIC electric bicycles and president of the Branch Association of Electric Transport. I was also temporary Project Manager of large heat projects in The Netherlands.

What do you do in your spare time?
Tennis, skiing, family, outdoor sports (workouts and water sports).

Myrthe Kuijf (27) - Research Engineer

Why did you decide to work for this company?
I started working at BlueHeart through my traineeship at Talent for Transition. I studied technical physics and I want to use my knowledge to contribute to the energy transition. At BlueHeart, I have the opportunity to do this as part of a team.

What did you study?
Student Technical Physics

What do you do in your spare time?
Reading and propagating plants

Roelof Schuitema (49) - Technical Sales Manager

Why did you decide to work for this company?
I was involved in multiple renewable energy projects including Blue Heart Energy's heat pump. When the project spun off into a startup, I seized the opportunity to work full time at Blue Heart. My work brings innovation, development and the application of sustainable technology together, with the entire company operating as a team. That's the ideal working environment for me, and that's what makes working at Blue Heart so great.

What was your previous job?
Operationeel manager at Teamwork Technology.

What do you do in your spare time?
Hiking, camping en spending time with my kids.

Haico Halbesma (53) - Chief Financial Officer

Why did you decide to work for this company?
Blue Heart's Energy goal to green the built environment in terms of heating and cooling appealed to me greatly. This combined with the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team on the complex challenge of applying this clean solution widely, bringing it to the market on a large scale and getting it produced in the Netherlands.

What was your previous job?
Director.

What do you do in your spare time?
Sailing.

Adam Zeman (24) - R&D Intern

Why did you decide to work for this company?
I was introduced to the field of thermoacoustic during one of the university lectures and got instantly hooked. Since we were required to do a mandatory internship as a part of our studies, I instantly knew where to look. Blue Heart Energy was the company that caught my attention from the very beginning due to the range of possible hands-on topics that I could work on.

What was your previous job?
Mechanical Trainee

What do you do in your spare time?
Sports (fencing, climbing, ...), Reading, Board Games

Roel Verhagen (43) - Lead Designer

Why did you decide to work for this company?
I chose to work at Blue Heart Energy because I sought to make a tangible impact in my work. The company's startup environment provides an opportunity to contribute to the development of a truly innovative product at the intersection of science, product development, and mass production. Working in a diverse team where roles are flexible keeps the work engaging and dynamic.

What was your previous job?
Product Developer

What do you do in your spare time?
I enjoy engaging in active activities with my children, as well as attending festivals, independent films, and theater performances.

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