Degree or training in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
Experience in systems design, hardware concept development, or firmware architecture
Interest in RFID technologies, IoT, and connected hardware-software systems
Fluent English required, German is a plus
Requirements:
Assess the technical feasibility of systems for reusable cup or bottle return terminals
Design concepts and evaluate technologies
Translate requirements into concrete technical specifications for implementation
Document findings and evaluate technical risks
Job description
As an Electrical/Software Engineer, you work at the intersection of hardware, firmware, and software architecture in a domain where festival-goers return reusable cups or bottles at automated terminals and get their deposit back instantly. You assess the technical feasibility of the systems that make this possible: RFID-based identification, IoT hardware, payment integrations, and event-driven backend architectures. Your focus is on designing concepts, evaluating technologies, and translating requirements into concrete technical specifications that set the direction for implementation.
Requirements
Degree or training in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
Experience in systems design, hardware concept development, or firmware architecture
Interest in RFID technologies, IoT, and connected hardware-software systems
Ability to evaluate technical risks and document findings clearly
Familiarity with protection ratings (IP65/IP67) or industrial standards is a plus
Knowledge of backend architecture or API design is an advantage
Fluent English required, German is a plus
Benefits
Work on a real-world product with direct environmental and operational impact at live events
