Solution Design Engineer - Critical Infrastructure Protection

Betolar; Espoo; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Betolar is seeking a Solution Design Engineer to lead development and commercialization of innovative solutions for critical infrastructure protection. You will collaborate with leadership, translate customer needs into scalable offerings, and drive activities from concept through pilot to market in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

You will engage with engineering teams, suppliers and customers, shaping product requirements and supporting technical sales, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Civil, electrical or mechanical engineer with 2–5 years in solution development from concept and R&D through engineering to commercialization.
• Strong customer-facing skills and ability to support technical sales activities, translating complex technical concepts into practical and commercially attractive solutions.
• Ability to independently develop concepts and drive initiatives forward with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, thriving in uncertain and fast-changing environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Finnish and English.

Responsibilities

• Drive scalable solution development of Critical Protection Solutions from concept and R&D through commercialization.
• Translate customer needs and technical concepts into actionable development plans and product requirements.
• Work closely with engineering teams, suppliers, and external partners to guide development activities, evaluating alternatives and making sound decisions.
• Support and drive technical sales, customer engagement, and proposal preparation.

Skills

Customer-facing skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Entrepreneurial mindset

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical)

Tools

3D design tools

Job description

Betolar is a material technology company focused on advancing sustainable and resilient solutions for critical infrastructure and the circular economy. We develop technologies that enable low‑carbon construction and the efficient utilization of industrial side streams. We have groundbreaking technology to recover critical and strategic metals from industrial waste. Betolar is listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Helsinki. For more information, visit www.betolar.com

We are looking for a customer-oriented Solution Design Engineer to lead the development and commercialization of innovative solutions to protect critical infrastructure and strengthen resilience.

The Role

As a Solution Design Engineer, you will work closely with the leadership of our Critical Infrastructure Protection business and play a key role in transforming innovative concepts into commercially successful products and solutions.

You will drive product development activities spanning the full lifecycle from concept creation, R&D through engineering, piloting, and commercialization. Working with customers, engineering partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, you will translate customer needs and emerging opportunities into scalable and commercially viable solution offerings.

This role combines technical product development, customer engagement, and technical sales. You will thrive in a dynamic environment in which creating structure, managing uncertainty, and independently driving initiatives forward are essential to success.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive scalable solution development of Critical Protection Solutions from concept and R&D through commercialization
• Translate customer needs and technical concepts into actionable development plans and product requirements
• Work closely with engineering teams, suppliers, and external partners to guide development activities, evaluating alternative solutions and making sound decisions in complex and evolving environments
• Support and drive technical sales, customer engagement, and proposal preparation

What You Bring

• Civil, electrical or mechanical engineer, with 2–5-year experience in solution development from concept and R&D through engineering to commercialization
• Strong customer-facing skills and ability to support technical sales activities, ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical and commercially attractive solutions
• Ability to independently develop concepts and drive initiatives forward, working with multidisciplinary engineering teams
• A proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to thrive in uncertain and fast-changing environments
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Finnish and English
• Experience with 3D design tools is considered an advantage
• Experience from infrastructure projects within critical infrastructure, energy, utilities, construction, defense, and/or resilience is considered an advantage.

Why Join Betolar?

At Betolar, we offer a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, influence our growth journey, develop your expertise, and collaborate with talented and supportive colleagues in a culture that values learning, initiative, and teamwork.

You will have the opportunity to broaden your experience by participating in strategic projects, supporting business development activities, and contributing to the growth of our critical infrastructure protection business in an international environment.

For more information, visit://www.betolar.com