Energy System Engineer

About Helin

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.

Why this Role Matters

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
  
  

What You Bring

• 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
  
  

Nice to Have

• 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.
  
  

Additional Information

• Location: Rijswijk, Netherlands (hybrid working, minimum 3 days office)
• 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
  
  

Ready to unlock your potential? Apply now!

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