Team Lead – Platform Automation (USV Systems)

Job Description

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.

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.

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).

Are you interested?

Please visit our Company Page to find out more on what it is like to work at Fugro.

If you have any further questions, please contact Umit Nesar, Talent Acquisition Partner, tel. +31 (0)6 -81 41 07 68

After you have applied

• You will receive an automated confirmation email of the receipt of your application.

• When we see a match, we will invite you for the first interview within a couple of days. Of course, you will also receive a message if we will not invite you;

• After a successful first round, you will be invited for the second round.

• If we are both still positive after the second interview, we will make you an offer, and with that we hope to welcome you at Fugro!

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.