Role: Lead System Architect – Intelligent Power Supply (Hardware, Firmware & Cloud)Location: Brussels, Belgium (Hybrid)Languages: Dutch, EnglishDuration: 6 Months + Extension PossibleJob Description:At the client, 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 modelling: 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)