&##127760; Vacancy – Lead System Architect – Intelligent Power Supply (Hardware, Firmware & Cloud) Location: Hybrid – Belgium (Freelance or Employee)
Sector: Public Transportation | Smart Energy Solutions | IoT
At Tesla Networks , we build the future by making complex digital infrastructures feel simple, scalable, and smart. To strengthen our innovation program in the public transportation energy sector, we are looking for a multi-disciplinary Technical Expert who will take the lead in shaping a next-gen intelligent power supply – from hardware to user interface.
You’ll guide the project from vision to reality, working with external partners to engineer the hardware, develop embedded firmware, structure cloud/server architecture, and design the end-user application (desktop and/or mobile).
🔧 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲
We’re looking for a 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 with a passion for building, guiding, and refining.
🎓 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
• Bachelor or Master in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or similar
• Minimum 5 years of experience in end-to-end hardware-firmware projects
• Proven expertise in Power Electronics and IoT-based embedded solutions
🛠️ 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄
• Hardware Design: DC-DC converters, PCB design, EMC compliance
• Firmware: C/C++, RTOS, microcontrollers
• Server Architecture: Cloud services, database design, cybersecurity
• Front-End & App Development: Web and/or mobile (iOS/Android)
• Project Management: Agile/Scrum, risk & milestone planning
🧠 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀
• Strong analytical mindset
• Proactive and independent
• Clear communicator
• “Build it to last” mentality
🌍 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀
• Fluent in Dutch and English
💰 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽
This is more than an engineering challenge – you will be financially accountable for turning specs into a realistic product roadmap.
💼 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀
• Orchestrate the full development lifecycle (HW, FW, server, app)
• Build detailed cost estimations and long-term budget forecasts
• Manage vendor sourcing, technical negotiations & delivery milestones
🧾 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲
• Experience in cost modeling: engineering hours, BOM, certifications
• Familiarity with budget monitoring tools
• Risk quantification and forecast scenario building
📊 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
• Ongoing budget tracking & variance analysis
• Liaison with finance & supply chain teams
• Confident negotiator: better prices, sharper delivery terms
• Contract-savvy: understanding of Statements of Work (SOWs) and risk-mitigation clauses
📈 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵
• Data-driven decision-making on cost/time trade-offs
• Scenario planning under uncertainty (delays, market price shifts)
🤝 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁
At Tesla Networks, we don’t just launch projects — we co-create long-term impact. You'll work alongside a committed team of s𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀, with all eyes set on future-ready infrastructure.
🚀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱?
Are you the technical powerhouse and budget-savvy strategist we’re looking for?
Send us the following:
• Your CV
• A portfolio of relevant projects, including cost models you’ve developed
• A short motivation letter (in Dutch or English)
📩 Reach out via info@teslanetworks.com
Let’s build something electrifying — together. ⚡