Energy System Engineer

At Helin Data, we're building the digital foundation for a smarter, more resilient energy system. As an Energy System Engineer, you'll design and develop the software that powers our Helin Edge Node - the core technology enabling secure, real-time data processing at the edge of energy infrastructure.

In this role, you'll help shape the next generation of distributed intelligence. You'll work on integrating industrial communication protocols, developing on-site logic for our edge platform, and ensuring smooth deployment and operation for our clients in the energy and utilities sectors.

You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, data specialists, and project managers to turn complex technical challenges into elegant, scalable solutions. Your work will have a tangible impact on how critical energy assets are monitored, optimised, and maintained - contributing directly to the global transition toward sustainable energy systems.

You are hands-on, love machines and solving technical problems. You can create, test, troubleshoot, and implement your solutions.

What You'll Achieve

• Contribute our dedicated team connecting Helin's software with hardware systems
• Improve the performance of our clients'energy assets
• Build and maintain real-time control logic
• Prototype and design scalable system architectures
• Work with Docker, Azure, and Linux to extend platform capabilities

Do you have experience in Software troubleshooting?, * At least 3 years of proven hands-on experience working with

• IOT/Embedded devices and real-time controllers such as PLCs
• Java/Python or scripting languages (MATLAB, etc)
• Version management and proper testing
• Strong troubleshooting skills and system-level thinking
• High level of curiosity and creative thinking, * Familiarity with communication protocols such as MQTT, Modbus, OPC UA
• Affinity with energy systems and field hardware
• Knowledge of edge computing and industrial networking
• Nice to have means, not strictly required-please apply even if you don't meet all items.

• Work authorization: We welcome applications from candidates with work authorization for the Netherlands Application process: Introductory call Personal fit interview Technical deep dive
• Offer. We respond within 3 business days after each step.
• We respect your time and provide updates at each stage.

Why Join Helin?

• Directly impact the safety and sustainability of the global energy industry
• Annual learning budget, competitive salary, and SARs (stock appreciation rights)
• Hybrid working with commuting costs covered (car, bike, NS card)
• Inclusive, international team with many nationalities
• 24 holidays (40-hour week), free lunch at the office, and flexible remote options

We turn industrial data into actionable insights for maritime and renewable energy customers, powering a safer, more sustainable world. Our edge intelligence platform combines AI, cybersecurity and video analytics to optimise industrial operations and accelerate the energy transition. Our core values drive everything we do: Kind and driven teamwork, Collaborative growth, Trust in progress, and Courage to innovate. We're a team of many professionals from several nationalities, working with industry giants like Microsoft, Aveva and NVIDIA.