> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2950496-8824-systems-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2950496-8824-systems-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # 8824 - Systems Engineer - **Company:** Fugro Group - **Location:** Nootdorp, Netherlands - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Architectural Patterns, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Modbus, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Software Systems, Event Driven Architecture, Information Technology, Microservices - **Published:** September 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.werk.nl/nl/vacatures/71360827 ## About the Role Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. - 4 years of experience developing data and processing models for component-based systems. - Familiarity with architectural patterns such as functional layers, microservices, and event-driven architecture. - Experience with real-time communications and protocols such as MQTT, DDS, ModBus, CAN. - Understanding of SCADA systems, PLCs, IIoT, and distributed control systems. - Strong communicati... ## Description Fugro's innovative Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) are transforming the maritime industry-enabling safer, more sustainable operations for subsea inspections, seafloor mapping, and environmental monitoring. By leveraging our USVs, clients reduce operational costs, minimize human risk, and lower CO emissions. We are looking for an experienced Software Systems Engineer to join our governance team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the reliability, interoperability and safety of our vessel control and autonomy software. You'll design future integrations for vessel automation and ensure all uncrewed vessels can be operated seamlessly from a unified remote operations centre. Your role - You design integrations for vessel- or job-specific automations that align with Fugro's integration standards; - You maintain structured documentation of vessel control designs to support engineering, certification, and classification processes; - You define data exchange structures and protocols based on industry standards to maximize the value of our data-rich robotic platforms; - You enable seamless integration with digital twin solutions; - You develop verification schemas and example communication flows; - You support modularization of software components and ensure proper functionality assignment. ## Related Videos - [Optimizing Land-Based Fish Feeding with Node-RED](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2032-optimizing-land-based-fish-feeding-with-node-red) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Microservices: how to get started with Spring Boot and Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/242-microservices-how-to-get-started-with-spring-boot-and-kubernetes) - [Rethinking Intelligence: AI, Accessibility, and the Future of Inclusive Work - Artur Ortega](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1377-rethinking-intelligence-ai-accessibility-and-the-future-of-inclusive-work-artur-ortega) - [Goodbye Microservices, Hello Self-Contained Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100009-goodbye-microservices-hello-self-contained-systems) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023)