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# Systems Engineer - USV

- **Company:** Darwin Recruitment
- **Location:** Den Haag, Netherlands
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Architectural Patterns, Cloud Computing, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Interoperability, Modbus, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), OPC Unified Architecture, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Information Technology, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.nl/details/5876948731

## About the Role

* 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 (MQTT, DDS, ModBus, CAN, OPC-UA)
 * Understanding of SCADA systems, PLCs, IIoT, and distributed control systems
 * Strong communication and coordination skills
 * Proactive, ownership-driven mindset with solid decision-making capabilities

Required / Highly Preferred:

 * Experience designing system integrations aligned to engineering and certification standards
 * Ability to define data exchange structures and protocols based on industry standards
 * Experience developing verification schemas and communication flow documentation
 * Structured documentation skills to support engineering and classification processes

Beneficial:

 * Experience with maritime or autonomous systems
 * Knowledge of high-availability systems
 * Familiarity with containerisation (e.g., Docker) and cloud-based testing environments
 * Experience with digital twin integration

## Description

We are working with a leading organisation in the maritime technology sector. They are looking to hire a Systems Engineer to join their vessel governance team, supporting operations across sectors including subsea inspection, seafloor mapping, and environmental monitoring. This is a full-time, permanent position focused on ensuring the reliability, interoperability, and safety of vessel control and autonomy software across a fleet of Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs). The successful candidate will play a key role in designing future integrations for vessel automation and enabling seamless operation from a unified remote operations centre.


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