Simulation & testing engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a Simulation & Testing Engineer to join our Autonomy Software Development team. Our innovative Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) are transforming the maritime industry, enabling safer, more sustainable operations for subsea inspections, seafloor mapping, and environmental monitoring. By using our USVs, clients reduce operational costs, minimize human risk, and lower CO₂ emissions.

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the reliability and safety of our autonomy software. You’ll be responsible for developing and automating functional testing of the full autonomy stack before deployment to our fleet.

Your Role

• Design, implement, and maintain simulation environments to test and validate sensor-based situational awareness (Radar, AIS, Cameras)

• Test autonomous navigation and path planning

• Validate autopilot and vessel control systems

• Develop and use hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test setups to validate vessel interfaces and system integration

• Lead CI/CD initiatives by recommending and implementing test automation tools and infrastructure

• Act as the go-to expert for test automation, supporting both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of test automation frameworks aligned with CI/CD goals

Your Track Record

• A degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

• Experience developing automated CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and GitHub Actions

• Proficiency in ROS2 (Python and C++)

• Hands-on experience deploying robotic software in real-world environments

• Strong communication and coordination skills

• A proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership and drive decisions

Bonus Points

• Experience with maritime or autonomous systems

• Familiarity with simulation tools such as Gazebo, Ignition, or Unity

• Knowledge of containerization (e.g., Docker) and cloud-based testing environments

What Fugro Offers

• A competitive salary

• 29 holidays per year based on full-time 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)

Are You Interested?

Please visit our Company Page to find out more about what it’s like to work at Fugro.For further information, please contact Jawwad Saleem, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at +31 6 18882679.

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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!

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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**.**