Robotics / Mechantronics Engineer - Autonomous Systems

Description

The naval division of the family-owned the company Shipyards Group, which employs 12,000 people worldwide, builds advanced naval vessels for clients across the globe.

The company applies the newest technological developments in its ships, pushing what shipbuilding can do. The Research, Development and Innovation department is where this work happens.

Responsibilities

• You will help develop, integrate, test and validate autonomous and automated systems for maritime use.
• You will build solutions for autonomous navigation, obstacle detection and avoidance, decision-making, situational awareness and communication, using machine learning, computer vision, radar, lidar, sonar and cameras so that autonomous platforms work reliably and safely in complicated sea conditions.
• You will design autonomous systems for both above-water and underwater use, so they perform effectively and safely at sea.
• You will refine and integrate navigation, obstacle avoidance and decision-making algorithms, applying machine learning and computer vision methods.
• You will integrate radar, lidar, sonar and cameras to support navigation and situational awareness.
• You will run tests, simulations and validation to check safety, reliability and performance under varied conditions.
• You will make sure autonomous systems meet the maritime regulations and standards that apply to them.
• You will investigate and solve technical problems that come up during development, integration and deployment.

Requirements

• You hold a Master's degree in Robotics, Mechatronics or another relevant technical field and have at least three to five years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree and at least five to seven years of relevant experience.
• You have a solid grasp of autonomous-system concepts, technologies and engineering practices.
• You have developed and integrated autonomous systems, ideally in a defence or maritime setting.
• You write software in Python, C++, MATLAB/Simulink or similar engineering tools.
• You have experience in one or more of the following: mechatronic systems, robotics and autonomous systems, automation and control, sensor integration and data processing, navigation and guidance, systems engineering, modelling and simulation, verification and validation.
• You know technologies for autonomous navigation, sensor integration, machine learning, computer vision and communication systems.
• You work proactively and hands-on, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Passing a pre-employment security screening is a standard part of hiring.

Conditions

Candidates must pass a pre-assignment and security screening, which is part of the hiring process.

Speculative candidate introductions without a formal request are not welcome and will not be considered.

To apply, send your CV and cover letter, with your preferred monthly gross salary for full-time work, your availability (full-time, part-time or number of hours) and your notice period or earliest start date.

For more on the company, visit its website, or call Corporate Recruitment at +31 118 485 000.

Benefits

• A competitive salary plus 8% holiday pay.
• 27 holidays and 13 ADV days.
• A travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
• A PME pension with a 60% employer contribution.
• Profit sharing based on company results.
• Up to two days a week working from home.
• A bicycle plan and company fitness access.
• Support for your professional and personal development.