Your role
- You work closely with the Product Owner and Project Manager to align technical solutions with product requirements and goals.
- This role involves collaboration with third-party suppliers to source and integrate necessary software components and systems.
- Additionally, you will coordinate with teams based in different geographical locations to ensure seamless integration and functionality of USV systems.
- You lead and mentor a team of engineers developing PLC-based control systems for USV’s and you oversee the design, implementation, and testing of modules such as Autopilot, Propulsion control, Joystick control etc.
- You ensure platform scalability and reusability across different USV classes.
- You drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and system architecture and facilitate sprint planning, code reviews, and technical decision-making.
- You ensure compliance with safety, cybersecurity, and marine standards.
What you bring along
- Degree in Software/Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field and 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, embedded systems, or marine control systems.
- Strong hands-on experience with PLC programming (e.g., CODESYS, e!COCKPIT, IEC 61131-3).
- Proven leadership experience in a technical or team lead role.
- Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., NMEA, CAN, Modbus, MQTT).
- Experience with agile development methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, etc.).
- English: Proficient
- Excellent communication and coordination skills, hands-on experience working onsite during testing, commissioning, or integration and a proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership and make decisions.
Location: Nootdorp, Netherlands
