Senior Test Engineer

Job Description

Are you ready to play a key role in the testing and delivery of Fugro’s next-generation uncrewed surface vessels? As Senior Test Engineer, you ensure vessel systems, mission equipment, automation,

software

and integration interfaces are tested safely and effectively before release for operation.

In this hands-on technical leadership role, you support the full testing lifecycle, from

FATs

and integration testing to

harbour

acceptance testing and commissioning activities. Working closely with Production, Engineering, Project

Management

and suppliers, you provide technical

expertise

, troubleshoot complex

issues

and help deliver reliable, mission-ready USVs.

If you enjoy structured testing, technical problem-

solving

and working with advanced maritime technology, this is an opportunity to make a direct impact on the future of uncrewed vessel operations.

Your role and responsibilities:

You review technical requirements, supplier FAT evidence, acceptance criteria, test

procedures

and prerequisites before test execution starts;

You support and provide technical leadership during

component

FAT, integration testing,

harbour

acceptance testing and assigned commissioning or SAT activities;

You configure vessel and mission systems, support

calibration

and technical test equipment, and ensure objective evidence is captured correctly in TestRail;

You lead or support fault finding across mechanical, electrical, automation, software,

communication

and cross-system integration issues;

You reproduce faults, collect data, support root-cause analysis and verify technical closure through controlled retesting;

You

maintain

accurate

configuration, software,

parameter

and calibration information within your assigned scope;

You provide technical input to Project Management, Fleet and technical owners for manuals, troubleshooting, maintenance tasks, spares,

tools

and commissioning support;

You coach Test Engineers and assigned specialists, improve standard test methods and help carry lessons learned into future vessels.

Your

track record

:

You bring HBO / Bachelor level of working and thinking in a relevant maritime or technical discipline, or an MBO 4 background combined with substantial practical experience;

You have at least seven years of hands-on experience in vessel testing, commissioning, field service, shipyard

integration

or a comparable technical environment;

You have strong practical knowledge of integrated vessel systems, USV technology, automation, software,

communications

and technical interfaces;

You are confident in troubleshooting complex technical issues and separating symptoms from root causes;

You understand the importance of configuration control, calibration, test evidence, QA/QC, QHSSE and class or statutory requirements;

You are comfortable giving functional technical guidance to engineers,

technicians

and specialists without taking over line-management or test execution ownership;

You hold a full driving

licence

and are willing to travel regularly for supplier testing,

trials

and commissioning support

. Relevant VCA, maritime, electrical,

commissioning

or offshore qualifications are