Systems Engineer – Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USV)
Location: Den Hag, Netherlands
Salary: Competitive
Industry: Maritime / Autonomous Systems
Overview of the role:
We are working with a leading organisation in the maritime technology sector. They are looking to hire a Systems Engineer to join their vessel governance team, supporting operations across sectors including subsea inspection, seafloor mapping, and environmental monitoring. This is a full-time, permanent position focused on ensuring the reliability, interoperability, and safety of vessel control and autonomy software across a fleet of Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs). The successful candidate will play a key role in designing future integrations for vessel automation and enabling seamless operation from a unified remote operations centre.
Essential:
- 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
Required / Highly Preferred:
- Experience designing system integrations aligned to engineering and certification standards
- Ability to define data exchange structures and protocols based on industry standards
- Experience developing verification schemas and communication flow documentation
- Structured documentation skills to support engineering and classification processes
Beneficial:
- Experience with maritime or autonomous systems
- Knowledge of high-availability systems
- Familiarity with containerisation (e.g., Docker) and cloud-based testing environments
- Experience with digital twin integration
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Oliver Stewart