Team Lead – Platform Automation (USV Systems)

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Team Lead to drive the development of our Platform Automation for Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs). This includes autopilot system and scalable PLC-based control systems across multiple USV classes. As Team Lead, you will guide a multidisciplinary technical team, collaborate with product and project stakeholders, and ensure the delivery of robust, modular, and reusable control solutions.

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.

You can count on these employment conditions

A diverse and inclusive working environment;

A competitive salary;

29 holidays per year based on a fulltime employment (of which 4 are appointed by Fugro management) and the possibility to purchase 12 additional days;

Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally;

Flexible working hours and in accordance the opportunity to work from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies;

Commuting allowance;

Modern pension scheme;

Collective health insurance;

Good parking;

Possibility to register with our corporate fitness plan;

Coaching options through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program).