Autonomous Maritime Robotics & Mechatronics Engineer
Damen Shipbuilding & Cooperation
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Job summary
Damen Naval in the Netherlands seeks a Robotics/Mechatronics Engineer to strengthen its Research, Development & Innovation team. You will contribute to the development, integration, testing, and validation of advanced autonomous maritime systems including navigation, obstacle avoidance, and decision-making.
You will work with radar, lidar, sonar and camera sensors, applying machine learning and computer vision to ensure safe and reliable operation of autonomous platforms in complex maritime
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Robotics or Mechatronics, with 3–5 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in autonomous systems development and integration, preferably in Defence/maritime.
- Proficiency in Python, C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and related engineering tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive hands-on approach.
Responsibilities
- Design autonomous above-water and underwater systems for maritime environments.
- Integrate and refine algorithms for navigation, obstacle avoidance, and decision-making.
- Integrate radar, lidar, sonar, and camera sensors for navigation and situational awareness.
- Conduct testing, simulations, and validation of autonomous systems.
- Ensure compliance with maritime regulations and standards for autonomous systems.
- Analyze and resolve technical challenges during development and deployment.
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Job description
Damen Naval in the Netherlands seeks a Robotics/Mechatronics Engineer to strengthen its Research, Development & Innovation team. You will contribute to the development, integration, testing, and validation of advanced autonomous maritime systems including navigation, obstacle avoidance, and decision-making.
You will work with radar, lidar, sonar and camera sensors, applying machine learning and computer vision to ensure safe and reliable operation of autonomous platforms in complex maritime
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