Senior Test Engineer

Job Description

Are you ready to play a key role in the testing and delivery of Fugro’s next-generation uncrewed surface vessels? As Senior Test Engineer, you ensure vessel systems, mission equipment, automation,   software   and integration interfaces are tested safely and effectively before release for operation.

In this hands-on technical leadership role, you support the full testing lifecycle, from   FATs   and integration testing to   harbour   acceptance testing and commissioning activities. Working closely with Production, Engineering, Project   Management   and suppliers, you provide technical   expertise , troubleshoot complex   issues   and help deliver reliable, mission-ready USVs.

If you enjoy structured testing, technical problem- solving   and working with advanced maritime technology, this is an opportunity to make a direct impact on the future of uncrewed vessel operations.

Your role and responsibilities:

- You review technical requirements, supplier FAT evidence, acceptance criteria, test   procedures   and prerequisites before test execution starts;

- You support and provide technical leadership during   component   FAT, integration testing,   harbour   acceptance testing and assigned commissioning or SAT activities;

- You configure vessel and mission systems, support   calibration   and technical test equipment, and ensure objective evidence is captured correctly in TestRail;

- You lead or support fault finding across mechanical, electrical, automation, software,   communication   and cross-system integration issues;

- You reproduce faults, collect data, support root-cause analysis and verify technical closure through controlled retesting;

- You   maintain   accurate   configuration, software,   parameter   and calibration information within your assigned scope;

- You provide technical input to Project Management, Fleet and technical owners for manuals, troubleshooting, maintenance tasks, spares,   tools   and commissioning support;

- You coach Test Engineers and assigned specialists, improve standard test methods and help carry lessons learned into future vessels.

Your   track record :

- You bring HBO / Bachelor level of working and thinking in a relevant maritime or technical discipline, or an MBO 4 background combined with substantial practical experience;

- You have at least seven years of hands-on experience in vessel testing, commissioning, field service, shipyard   integration   or a comparable technical environment;

- You have strong practical knowledge of integrated vessel systems, USV technology, automation, software,   communications   and technical interfaces;

- You are confident in troubleshooting complex technical issues and separating symptoms from root causes;

- You understand the importance of configuration control, calibration, test evidence, QA/QC, QHSSE and class or statutory requirements;

- You are comfortable giving functional technical guidance to engineers,   technicians   and specialists without taking over line-management or test execution ownership;

- You hold a full driving   licence   and are willing to travel regularly for supplier testing,   trials   and commissioning support . Relevant VCA, maritime, electrical,   commissioning   or offshore qualifications are   advantageous ;

- You have flexibility for international travel for supplier testing, irregular   hours   and occasional weekend work during critical test windows;

- You have excellent English language skills. Dutch is preferred, but not mandatory.

What Fugro offers

- 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 the ability to work from home   in accordance with  your manager and corporate policies;

- Commuting allowance;

- Modern pension scheme;

- Collective health insurance;

- Possibility to register with our corporate fitness plan;

- Coaching options through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) ;

- A role where your technical judgement directly influences the reliability and readiness of advanced USV assets;

- The opportunity to work hands-on with   cutting-edge   maritime, remote operations and mission system technology;

- A practical, site-based role with close collaboration between production, testing, engineering,   Fleet   and project teams;

- Exposure to supplier testing,   harbour   trials, commissioning   support   and international project environments;

- Career and training opportunities within Fugro’s growing remote and uncrewed vessel capability.

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, Corporate Recruiter, 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 .