Autonomy Systems Engineer - Maritime Vessel Control

Darwin Recruitment

Den Haag

On-site

EUR 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Darwin Recruitment is seeking a Systems Engineer to join a vessel governance team in the maritime technology sector. You will support operations across subsea inspection, seafloor mapping, and environmental monitoring, focusing on reliability, interoperability, and safety of autonomy software for Uncrewed Surface Vessels.

The role emphasizes designing future integrations for vessel automation and enabling seamless remote operations across a fleet of USVs.

Qualifications

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 (MQTT, DDS, ModBus, CAN, OPC-UA).
Understanding of SCADA systems, PLCs, IIoT, and distributed control systems.
Strong communication and coordination skills.
Proactive, ownership-driven mindset with solid decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

Design future integrations for vessel automation and enable seamless operation from a unified remote operations centre.
Ensure reliability, interoperability, and safety of vessel control and autonomy software across a fleet of USVs.
Collaborate across subsea inspection, seafloor mapping, and environmental monitoring projects.