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Embedded Firmware Engineer

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Embedded Firmware Engineer
Whisper power
  • WhisperPower
  • Drachten
  • hbo
  • Undetermined time

Engineering Software

We are looking for talented software developers to expand our R&D Electronics team. Do you enjoy working in a motivated team to develop new products such as smart lithium batteries, advanced motor and generator controls, battery chargers, solar panel inverters or an Internet of Things gateway to connect everything together? Are you ready for the next step in your career? Then we are looking for you!

A challenging position that combines modern electronics, battery engineering and engine technology.

In this role you are responsible for:

  • Developing and writing embedded firmware for various new products
  • Ensuring proper communication between products by establishing and managing communication documentation and protocols
  • Validating designs and products from our external development partners and providing feedback to achieve a quality final product together

Job requirements:

  • A completed education in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics
  • HBO working and thinking level
  • Experience writing embedded firmware in C
  • Experience with Microchip and/or STM microcontrollers
  • Knowledge of low-level communication protocols and related documentation
  • Experience with CAN-bus machine-to-machine communication is a plus
  • Good command of the Dutch and English language
  • You can function well in an international team environment

We offer a competitive salary with excellent primary and secondary benefits, as well as a pleasant, dynamic work atmosphere within a continuously growing company.


About WhisperPower

WhisperPower B.V. is an international company specializing in the development, production and distribution of autonomous energy systems for the marine, mobile and off-grid market segments.

This fast-growing Dutch company is located in a modern building on the A7 in Drachten, Friesland, where the production of diesel generators also takes place. Our core competence is the development and production of energy systems based on intelligent, ‘green’ hybrid technology, which also integrates solar energy.

From this position we help build the energy transition and a cleaner future. WhisperPower has a worldwide distribution network in more than 50 countries and in the Benelux works directly with business customers in yacht building, shipping, offshore industry and mobile applications.

How to apply?
Send an e-mail to Martijn Favot
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