Job Description:
Battery & Power Engineer – Whiplash Platform
[Surge Marine | Valkenburg, NL (On-site)]
Join the Surge
At Surge Marine, we are pushing the limits of maritime speed and autonomy with the Whiplash platform. To go faster and stay out longer, we need more than just "off-the-shelf" batteries; we need a sophisticated, high-density energy heart that can handle extreme discharge rates and brutal ocean conditions.
We are looking for a Battery & Power Engineer to own the energy architecture of our fleet. You will be the authority on how we store, manage, and distribute power—from high-voltage propulsion banks to ultra-stable supply lines for sensitive sensors. If you want to build the power systems that drive the "Formula 1 of the ocean," you belong here.
The Mission
As our Battery & Power Engineer, you are responsible for the entire energy lifecycle of our robotic platforms. You will design custom battery packs, integrate advanced Battery Management Systems (BMS), and architect the power distribution network that keeps our thrusters screaming and our computers thinking.
Your Impact:
Energy Architecture: Lead the design and integration of high-performance Li-ion/LiFePO4 battery systems tailored for high-speed maritime platforms.
BMS Mastery: Select, configure, and tune Battery Management Systems to ensure cell balancing, safety, and accurate State of Charge (SoC/SoH) reporting.
Power Electronics: Implement the DC/DC conversion and power distribution backbone for high-power propulsion and low-power electronics.
Thermal Management: Solve the "heat problem"—designing cooling solutions to keep battery temps stable during high-speed maneuvers and fast charging.
Safety: Implement rigorous safety protocols for thermal runaway prevention.
Field Testing: Take your power stack to the water. You'll be on-site in Valkenburg and out at sea, monitoring performance and debugging power delivery in real-world conditions.
Who You Are
You are an engineer who respects the power you work with. You understand the delicate balance between high energy density and safety, especially when submersed in salt water. You're a "full-stack" power specialist who can move from a high-level circuit diagram to a multimeter-in-hand debugging session.
The Essentials:
Education: BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or Energy Systems.
Experience: 5+ years in battery system design or power electronics (Electric Vehicles, Aerospace, or Robotics preferred).
Technical Stack: * Expert knowledge of BMS architectures and communication protocols (CANbus, SMBus).
Proficient in PCB design for power electronics.
Experience with thermal modeling and simulation tools.
Knowledge of high-voltage safety standards and charging infrastructure.
Communication: Clear communication in English.
Nationality: Due to the nature of our maritime defense and infrastructure projects, Dutch or NATO-country nationality is required.
The Surge Offer
We offer a high-intensity environment where your work is the literal "spark" that brings our machines to life.
Competitive Salary: depending on your seniority and "power wizardry".
Equity/Options: We want you to have a stake in the success of the platform you help build.
On-site Hub: Work in our specialized Valkenburg workshop, surrounded by the hardware and the team.
No Red Tape: We move fast. If you find a better way to optimize our power-to-weight ratio, we implement it.
Adventure: Real-world testing. You'll see your power systems perform in the North Sea, not just on a lab bench.
Ready to build?
Skip the formal cover letter. Send us your CV and a brief description of the most challenging power or battery system you've ever built. We want to hear about the trade-offs you made and how you ensured it didn't catch fire. Contact: career@surgemarine.eu