Lead Architect for Autonomous Maritime Systems

Royal IHC; Molenlanden; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 vacation days

Profit-sharing

Home office allowance

Workspace setup €750

Travel allowance

Pension PME

Training budget & IHC Academy

Gym access

Social Fund healthcare reimbursement

Disability insurance

Job summary

Royal IHC is seeking a System Architect / Lead Engineer for autonomous maritime solutions. You will define future architectures, roadmaps and development strategies for autonomous and semi-autonomous vessels, working with executives, engineering teams and partners.

You will bridge software, controls, mechanical and OT, drive innovation with collaborations, and translate strategic opportunities into practical concepts with real-world value for defence, offshore, dredging and mining sectors.

Qualifications

• Strong systems engineering mindset.
• Experience with complex physical systems and machinery.
• Experience working with software-intensive systems.
• Knowledge across robotics, autonomy, AI and data systems.
• Ability to work across engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Define the Future Architecture by leading high-level system architectures and technology roadmaps for autonomous maritime solutions.
• Bridge Engineering Disciplines by connecting software, control systems, electrical/mechanical systems and OT.
• Drive Innovation Through Partnerships with technology companies, suppliers and customers; perform technical due diligence.
• Influence Business Strategy through portfolio development, business cases and autonomy strategy.

Skills

Systems thinking

Complex physical systems

Software-intensive systems

Robotics

Autonomy

Control systems

AI and data systems

Sensor fusion and perception

Mission management systems

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Tools

IHC Academy

Job description

Royal IHC is seeking a System Architect / Lead Engineer for autonomous maritime solutions. You will define future architectures, roadmaps and development strategies for autonomous and semi-autonomous vessels, working with executives, engineering teams and partners.

You will bridge software, controls, mechanical and OT, drive innovation with collaborations, and translate strategic opportunities into practical concepts with real-world value for defence, offshore, dredging and mining sectors.