Offshore Field Integration Engineer – Marine Tech

Optics11; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Optics11 in Amsterdam is seeking a Field Integration Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team working on submarine-grade fiber optic sensing technology. You will build, test, and deploy prototype systems in offshore conditions, collaborating with projects, sales, product management, and external partners while traveling up to 40%.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in mechanical/electrical/naval engineering, hands-on field experience, and proficiency with CAD tools, with security

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Mechanical/Electrical/Naval or marine engineering or similar.
• 5-10 years of experience in offshore field engineering.
• Technical documentation and drawing skills (SolidWorks, CATIA, or equivalent CAD).
• Knowledge of analog and mixed-signal electronics, cabling and connectors, and test/measurement tools.
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, sales, support, and customers.
• Structured, independent work style with affinity for project management.
• Willingness to travel abroad.
• Good English communication skills and open, social personality.
• Eligibility to obtain NATO/Dutch security clearance.
• Experience with fiber optic systems is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Build, integrate, and test prototype hardware and tooling for towed array and seabed node systems, including electrical/mechanical and sensor interfaces.
• Support integration engineering: cabling, power and signal chains, system commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Take part in trials and deployments to validate procedures and state-of-the-art system prototypes and products.
• Support field deployments and naval operations for Barrier and Array products.
• Develop and review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation in line with offshore standards.
• Support offshore deployment planning and execution, including cable laying, anchor design, and seabed interface considerations.
• Support technical proposals and customer-facing documentation where structural design is a differentiator.
• Be willing to travel up to 40% of the time.

Skills

Field engineering

Electronics & cabling

Offshore testing

Prototype integration

Project collaboration

Travel readiness

English communication

Education

Bachelor/Master in Mechanical/Electrical/Naval or marine engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Optics11 in Amsterdam is seeking a Field Integration Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team working on submarine-grade fiber optic sensing technology. You will build, test, and deploy prototype systems in offshore conditions, collaborating with projects, sales, product management, and external partners while traveling up to 40%.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in mechanical/electrical/naval engineering, hands-on field experience, and proficiency with CAD tools, with security