We are currently looking for an Engineer with extraordinary skills in Communication Technologies and IoT, passionate about letting hardware components talk to each other and the cloud. Your responsibilities will vary, but mostly you will be work on the design and development of communications for our newest power electronics and battery systems project.

• You’ve enjoyed a technical education (Master in Computer Science, Robotics, Electronics or related engineering field) and gained experience in the world of IoT and communication tech.
• A successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for their work and the ability to defend their vision towards sustainable products such as battery packs and power electronics.
• Hands-on experience with integration of separate components, sensors, A/D communication, software platforms and the cloud. You’ve created functional applications from A to Z (this can be professional or in your free-time)

• You are extraordinary.
• Organised – You have proper documentation practices and proficient ability to use Microsoft Office Applications.
• Analytical – You know your way around industry software.
• Efficient – You work effectively with minimal supervision and can learn new skills fast.
• Commercially aware – You know what is happening in today’s energy market.

We offer flexible hours, a young and explorative company to advance your career, international colleagues and maybe beer and pizza Fridays, but we are still working on a name.

We’re developing residential storage systems consisting of batteries and power converters which allow end-users to store their solar-produced energy in order to increase self-consumption and reduce the energy bill. We aim at providing a complete solution including the hardware components (batteries – inverters – converters) and smart control of the storage system by means of local and remote energy management.

Our enthusiastic R&D team consists of electronic engineers and product designers and is looking for software developers. Important to note is that we are building this software team from scratch which means that you will build your entire architecture (schematically represented in the figure below) as you think is best without being limited by constraining code environments of previous developers.

On the one hand we are looking for back-end developers as the storage systems need to be controlled locally while remaining in constant interaction with cloud-based servers that allow for data extraction and state control. Moreover, partnerships with external parties such as grid-balancing providers and home energy management modelers are ongoing which requires highly reliable 2-way interfaces with their corresponding servers/api’s.

On the other hand, front-end developers are required to create an attractive and user-friendly user interface. This is needed for both web-based UI’s and app development to provide the customer with the best possible user-experience.

Soft Skills

• You are highly motivated, and you have a high inner drive to provide the best solution.
• You can work independently, and you are not afraid to make impactful decisions.
• You are a fluent communicator and you can explain your work properly to people with and without inside knowledge.
• You enjoy taking risks and you can motivate yourself in the absence of supervision.
• You are result driven and you can handle hard deadlines.

Technical skills

• You have a wide range of software development skills. Preferably with a higher degree in computer science / software engineering or the ability to demonstrate equivalent skills.
• For back-end developers we are looking for someone who:
  • Has the ability to work server-side in connection with the local storage system using one or more of the following: JavaScript/Java/Node/SQL (other languages are an asset)
  • Can enable web-connectivity, set up databases and do database operations with the additional possibility to communicate with external partners.
  • Has knowledge or interest in cloud environments such as AWS / Azure.
  • As an asset has knowledge or interest in cyber security and data encryption.
• For front-end developers we are looking for someone with:
  • Solid understanding of JavaScript and HTML/CSS, preferably but not necessarily with extension to React/Angular/Vue/Javascript ES6.
  • A track record in UI development, preferably supported with a portfolio.
  • A first experience with app development, preferably demonstrable with a first app
• For full-stack developers: an applicable and fluently extendable combination of the requirements of front-end and back-end developers.

• A young, friendly and dynamic team in constant cooperation driven by one common goal: providing the best residential energy storage solution to our customers.
• A creative environment where your input is highly valued, and where the only limit is your own imagination.
• The unique possibility to set the direction of the software development with your own decisions.
• The opportunity to quickly acquire a high responsibility at a rapidly growing company.
• The possibility to arrange your own work-schedule and location. Regular meetings (min. once a week) and fluent communication are required but you can work at home regularly if preferred.
• A fully negotiable salary package tailored to your added value to the company.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and well-organised Accounting/Office Manager to support the growth of our company.
Your responsibilities will vary according to the office needs but mostly you will be responsible for administration, logistics and customer support.

• We expect any candidate to be in their final year of project management, business management or accounting studies.
• You are ready to implement your education in the real world and strike great partnerships with our current back-office set up.
• You can successfully demonstrate a passion for your work and you are interested in sustainable/green technologies.

• You are extraordinary.
• Passionate – Eager to show your creativity and business skills in a young Belgian startup.
• Proficient – The web is your friend, social media is a good buddy of yours. You know your formulas and Excel holds no mysteries for you.
• Fluent – You can hold your own in multiple languages (English primarily, verbal and written).

We offer flexible hours, a new-found interest in the future and market of consumer energy products, a young and explorative company to advance your career, international colleagues and maybe beer and pizza Fridays, but we are still working on that.

Duration: At least 3 months! Now accepting applications for Summer & Fall 2019

Note: our internships are unpaid ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

We’re looking for both new and experienced Business Developers to join our growing team! For the most part you’ll be reaching out to new potential customers and other business development opportunities for our existing A-series or new generation battery storage systems.

• You are full of enthusiasm, energy and are ready to welcome new challenges.
• Strong listening skills and customer orientated.
• You are passionate about the digital world and understand it
• You can easily distinguish opportunities and focus on what’s important
• Understanding of the basics in Marketing and sales
• A global vision and Solution minded
• You are a born team player, but have the ability to work independently with an entrepreneurial mind-set.

• Additional fluency in other languages is welcomed
• Experience with CRM and sales tools such as HubSpot
• Technical knowledge on energy systems
• Experience with the principles of influence

• Identifying new customers and business development opportunities, and following up on these prospects.
• Further developing business with existing customers
• Analyzing customer needs
• Creating proposals
• Continuously expanding your personal network at the service of the company.
• Continuously cultivating long term customer relationships.
• Staying up to date with power electronics and battery storage industry.

• Hands-on experience at a growing startup.
• Global impact
• Being part of a young international team with talented teammates.
• Flexible work hours: you schedule your own day.

For internships, we require a duration for at least 3 months.

Note: our internships are unpaid ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

As a Marketing Content Creator Intern, you’ll manage the copy and visual assets of the marketing team. You’ll be responsible for various marketing activities such as defining relevant audiences and topics, contributing to marketing strategies, writing newsletters, blog posts, social media posts, press-releases, monitoring social media platforms and more.

• You are studying in the field of marketing/ communication/ journalism/ advertising or other relevant studies
• You’re passionate to work in a young startup team
• You’re excited to implement your education in the working field and are driven to keep learning and improving your skillset. We’d love you to learn from us, and we’d love to learn from you
• You have a good portion of copy-writing skills, creativity, flexibility, influencing skills and business awareness
• You’re aware of principles of influence in marketing
• You possess the ability to use initiative, and work on your own and under pressure
• You speak and write English AND Dutch on a professional level
• You have a good sense of humor.

• You speak and write even more languages fluently.
• You have some experience with marketing campaigns that you can show us.
• You are interested in tech/energy gadgets and power electronics.
• You know your way with Photoshop, InDesign and Excel.
• Digital and social media feels like your back yard
• You bring pizza for lunch.

• Your (new-found) interest in the future and market of consumer energy products.
• Various, creative marketing campaigns you’ve come up with and executed.
• What it’s like to work in a young team for a Belgian startup company.
• Your awesome office (view) and amazing colleagues.

• Hands-on experience at a growing startup.
• Being part of a young team with talented teammates.
• Flexible work hours: you schedule your own day.
• An office with a view in the heart Antwerp South.
• Friendly board games with the rest of the team.
• Beer & Pizza Fridays

Note: internships are unpaid and a minimum of 3 months availability.

Now accepting applications for Fall 2019.

Want to work for LIFEPOWR but don’t find your profile in our vacancies? Send in your open application! We are happy to give you a fair chance for a job opportunity. Impress us with your excellent skills, and we’ll soon be calling each other colleagues!

We offer flexible hours, a young and explorative company to advance your career and international colleagues. Maybe beer and pizza Fridays, but we are still working on that.