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# System Architect/Lead Engineer Autonomous Maritime Systems

- **Company:** IHC Merwede Holding B.V.
- **Location:** Kinderdijk, Netherlands (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** €5,440.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Data Systems, Sensor Fusion, Systems Architecture, Data Analytics, Operational Systems
- **Published:** July 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://nl.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6761039f0b1b7df4

## About the Role

You are a systems thinker who is comfortable dealing with ambiguity and complexity. You enjoy turning challenging problems into structured plans and executable roadmaps.

You bring:

 * A strong systems engineering mindset
 * Experience with complex physical systems and machinery
 * Experience working with software-intensive systems
 * Knowledge of multiple disciplines such as:
 + Robotics and autonomy
 + Control systems
 + Artificial Intelligence and data systems
 + Sensor fusion and perception
 + Mission management systems
 + Remote operations
 * The ability to work effectively across engineering disciplines
 * Strong communication skills with both technical and executive stakeholders
 * A pragmatic approach combined with deep technical curiosity

Ideally, You Have Experience In

One or more of the following areas:

 * Autonomous maritime systems
 * Robotics
 * Defence systems
 * Offshore systems
 * Heavy equipment and industrial machinery
 * Autonomous vehicles
 * Mission systems
 * Remote operations and control centres

## Description

As System Architect / Lead Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in defining the architecture, technology roadmap and development strategy for future autonomous and semi-autonomous maritime platforms.

You will work directly with executive leadership, engineering teams, customers and technology partners to shape solutions that combine:

 * Autonomous vessels
 * Remotely operated systems
 * Mission management platforms
 * AI and data-driven operational systems
 * Sensor integration and perception technologies
 * Deployment, support and operational infrastructure

This is not a traditional naval engineering role, nor is it purely software-focused. Instead, it requires someone who understands how complex machinery, intelligent software and operational requirements come together to create successful autonomous systems., Working with technology companies, suppliers, research institutes and customers, you will help evaluate emerging technologies and determine where we should build, buy or partner. You will play a key role in technical due diligence, strategic collaborations and product development initiatives.

 * Influence Business Strategy

Beyond engineering, you will contribute to product portfolio development, business cases and long-term autonomy strategy. You understand how technical decisions translate into commercial value, competitive advantage and operational impact., * Shape the future autonomy strategy of a global maritime technology leader

 * Work on technologies that will redefine maritime operations
 * Build and develop a new autonomous systems capability
 * Influence major technology and investment decisions
 * Collaborate with leading industry partners, customers and research organisations
 * Enjoy significant ownership, visibility and impact


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