Acoustic Signal processing Engineer

Lobster Robotics; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work

Growth opportunities

Harbour Scheveningen office

Open culture

30 days vacation

Job summary

Lobster Robotics in Scheveningen, Netherlands, is hiring an Acoustic Signal Processing Engineer to develop algorithms for underwater sensing, positioning and communication. You’ll move concepts from theory to real-time performance on embedded hardware.

You will build robust localisation and sensor-fusion pipelines, test on field data, and contribute to autonomous vehicle perception. A hands-on, collaborative mindset helps you thrive.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in signal processing for underwater sensing and communications.
• Experience with localisation and sensor fusion is a plus.
• Hands-on coding and testing in embedded environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate localisation and sensor-fusion pipelines.
• Implement production-grade algorithms for real-time underwater perception.
• Experiment with sensing modalities and improve systems from prototype to field-ready.

Skills

Signal Processing

Acoustic Sensing

Localization

Array Processing

Sensor Fusion

EKF

Job description

We’re hiring an Acoustic Signal Processing Engineer to develop and implement algorithms for underwater acoustic sensing, positioning and communication. You’ll take concepts from theory to real-time performance on embedded hardware, working hands‑on with field data and experiments. Experience in telecom or modem signal processing is a plus, but not required. Our office is in the harbour of Scheveningen—bonus points if you love the sea.

About us

Lobster Robotics engineers autonomous underwater vehicles for precision seabed mapping. Our technology delivers millimetre‑scale data for offshore energy and security of critical underwater infrastructure. In the past year, we expanded to 16 people and shifted from prototype to operational deployment. We combine research depth with field pragmatism & building systems that work in the real world. Backed by strong traction from the Dutch Navy and increasing involvement in NATO trials, we’re entering a phase of rapid scaling. We are looking for passionate team members who can independently shape and deliver the next generation of underwater perception and mapping technology.

At Lobster Robotics, we really care about making a positive impact. Instead of using big, fuel‑guzzling vessels, our autonomous tech helps cut down a ton of CO₂ every time we map a spot. Plus, the seabed maps we create help scientists and decision‑makers protect and restore nature better. Our robots also keep an eye on important underwater infrastructure—like cables for offshore wind farms—making sure everything stays safe from any threats. When you join Lobster, you’re part of all that good stuff.

Who we are looking for

You are an independent thinker with a strong signal processing foundation and the drive to turn messy underwater sensor data into reliable communication and localisation. You have experience with acoustic sensing, signal processing & communications, ideally including array processing and localisation methods. You have a deep understanding of non‑linear filtering (EKF or alternatives), multi‑modal sensing and sensor fusion, and you know how to build and validate measurement models. You can take ideas from theory to implementation and write production‑grade code to test, iterate and deploy your approaches. You are hands‑on, curious, and supportive to others in the team.

Team values

For us, three things are super important: being clear, thinking outside the box, and staying safe. If something doesn’t work out, no worries — just be open about it, figure out a new way to solve it, and always keep safety front and center. If you roll with those values, you’ll fit right in in the team.

What you will be doing

As a Signal Processing Engineer you will be responsible for underwater localisation, perception and communication for our vehicles. You will be part of our robot autonomy team, while taking strong ownership of your own technical challenges and deliverables.

You will develop, build and validate robust localisation and sensor fusion pipelines. Your work will directly enable advanced autonomy capabilities, especially in scenarios where multiple vehicles must work together or operate extremely close to structures with high precision and reliability. You will experiment with sensing modalities, analyse performance, and continuously improve the system from prototype to field‑ready solution.

About the team you will be joining

You will be joining a small R&D team and we like to describe ourselves as passionate hard workers with an interest in complex technology and exploring the unknown underwater.

What really makes working at Lobster rewarding, is how fast you see the results of your work. Since we’re a small team, it is possible that an improvement is designed the same day and tested out in the water the next week. It’s all about moving fast and making a real impact.

Safety and responsibility is something we take very seriously.

Curiosity kicks things off, stubbornness gets things done.

What we offer

• Varied, challenging work with a lot of personal responsibility
• Room to explore what you enjoy and grow in that direction
• A comfortable workplace in an inspiring environment in the harbour of Scheveningen
• A warm and welcoming team and an open culture
• A market‑conforming salary and 30 vacation days

How to apply

Apply by sending your resume and motivation letter to [e-mail]!

PS: If you're not sure if you meet all the qualifications — go ahead and apply anyway. We care more about your potential than checking every box.