Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer - USV Fugro Software Engineering · Full-time Posted 6+ months ago Job Description Fugro's innovative Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) are transforming the maritime industry-enabling safer, more sustainable operations for subsea inspections, seafloor mapping, and environmental monitoring. By leveraging our USVs, clients reduce operational costs, minimize human risk, and lower CO₂ emissions. We are looking for a Software Systems Engineer to join our governance team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the reliability , interoperability and safety of our vessel control and autonomy software. You'll design future integrations for vessel automation and ensure all uncrewed vessels can be operated seamlessly from a unified remote operations centre. Your Role - You design integrations for vessel- or job-specific automations that align with Fugro's integration standards; - You maintain structured documentation of vessel control designs to support engineering, certification, and classification processes; - You define data exchange structures and protocols based on industry standards to maximize the value of our data-rich robotic platforms; - You enable seamless integration with digital twin solutions; - You develop verification schemas and example communication flows; - You support modularization of software components and ensure proper functionality assignment. - 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 such as MQTT, DDS, ModBus, CAN, OPC-UA. - Understanding of SCADA systems, PLCs, IIoT, and distributed control systems. - Strong communication and coordination skills. - Proactive mindset with ownership and decision-makin...