Electronics Engineer
You’ll be PlanBlue’s go to person for electronics development. You will be part of the FieldTools team, the team that works on everything that goes underwater. This team works actively together with the DataScience team as our unique product offering is a synergy between soft- and hardware. Hence, a big part of being successful in your role is about being able to collaborate well.
Full-time / Part-time (min 32 h) · Bremen
We are revolutionizing seafloor mapping by integrating underwater hyperspectral imaging with AI-driven automated data processing. This powerful combination allows us to map the seafloor with unprecedented speed, efficiency, and detail. By ground-truthing aerial and satellite imagery, we facilitate the global unlocking of blue nature-based solutions, thereby uncovering the seafloor’s economic and ecological value.
Over the past couple of years, our diverse team has steadily grown to 30+ people, including engineers, software developers, product and visual designers, marine scientists, and data scientists. We believe it’s key to further expand our business team, which you will be a part of, to scale PlanBlue whilst keeping a close connection to our customers and partners.
You’ll be part of the technical exchange and translate requirements into a hardware electronics roadmap. You will own this roadmap from creation to execution.
PCB Design, Prototype and test Electronics sub-systems for our hardware products and their support hardware.
Take care of delivery of production files and manage (production) suppliers and manufacturers.
Manage electronics integration, logistics and (sub)assembly of all parts.
Provide input to decide the best design direction for our hardware products.
Take your work through the full lifecycle: design, prototype, test, production, maintenance and upgrade of existing systems.
Writing necessary embedded software.
Relevant educational background, preferably Masters in Electronics, Embedded Systems.
Demonstrated professional experience (5+ years) in designing customized hardware conforming to highest safety standards and EMC compliance to ensure interoperability with external systems.
Experience in organizing and managing electronics projects (Components supply chain, inventory, designs and orders).
High initiative, independence, loyalty, and resilience with exceptional planning and organizational skills for autonomous working conditions, having the ability to lead and adapt to rapid changes.
An affinity for the ocean, identifying with PlanBlue's mission.
Bonus if the person has:
Experience working in a startup environment before.
Knowledge and experience in underwater electronics.
Know your way around an electronics workshop.
Hands-on experience with hardware shop tools.
a salary between 55k - 75k based on experience and performance
28 days of annual leave
a bright office next to a park with free organic coffee, drinks & fruits
free diving courses! 🤿
access to multiple fitness, yoga and other sports studios (Hansefit)
a pivotal role in building our mission-driven company from the ground up
being part of an international & entrepreneurial group of people who emphasize diversity & collaboration
opportunity to learn & grow your skills and network through (personal) coaching and by attending workshops, conferences, international research projects
good balance between work & private life with flexible working and home office hours
We totally understand that, so are we! By joining us you can play an active role in changing the way the world views the ocean. Enthusiastic by the idea that your work will directly impact our products? Then we’d love to hear from you!
→ Research shows that while men apply to jobs if they meet ~60% of criteria, women and those in traditionally underrepresented groups tend to apply only if they check all the boxes. So, if you think you have what it takes but don't meet every single point above, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
→ We value the diversity of our colleagues. People with disabilities are currently underrepresented in our company. We want to change that. For this reason, we are part of the Inklupreneur project and strongly encourage people living with disabilities to apply. We have the facilities and flexibility. We will support you in the working environment.