Systems Engineer - USV

About this role

Responsibilities

• You design integrations for vessel- or job-specific automations that align with Fugro’s integration standards;
• You maintain structured documentation of vessel control designs to support engineering, certification, and classification processes;
• You define data exchange structures and protocols based on industry standards to maximize the value of our data-rich robotic platforms;
• You enable seamless integration with digital twin solutions;
• You develop verification schemas and example communication flows;
• You support modularization of software components and ensure proper functionality assignment.
• Your Track Record
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience developing data and processing models.
• Familiarity with architectural patterns such as functional layers, microservices, and event-driven architecture.
• Experience with real-time communications and protocols such as MQTT, DDS, ModBus, CAN, OPC-UA.
• Understanding of SCADA systems, PLCs, IIoT, and distributed control systems.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Proactive mindset with ownership and decision-making capabilities.
• Bonus Points
• Experience with maritime or autonomous systems.
• Knowledge of high-availability systems.
• Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker) and cloud-based testing environments.
• What Fugro offers
• A competitive salary.
• 29 holidays per year based on full-time employment (including 4 appointed by Fugro management), with the option to purchase 12 additional days.
• Extensive career and training opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work options in alignment with your manager and corporate policies.
• Commuting allowance.
• Modern pension scheme.
• Collective health insurance.
• Access to our corporate fitness plan.
• Coaching and support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Are you interested?
• Visit our career site to learn more about what it’s like to work at Fugro.
• If you have any further questions, please contact Umit Nesar, Talent Acquisition Partner, tel. +31 (0)6 -81 41 07 68
• After you have applied
• You will receive an automated confirmation-email of the receipt of your application;
• When we see a match, we will invite you for the first interview within a couple of days. Of course, you will also receive a message if we will not invite you;
• After a successful first round, you will be invited for the second round;
• If we are both still positive after the second interview, we will make you an offer, and with that we hope to welcome you at Fugro!
• Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:
• Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated
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