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,softwareand integration interfaces are tested safely and effectively before release for operation.

In this hands-on technical leadership role, you support the full testing lifecycle, fromFATsand integration testing toharbouracceptance testing and commissioning activities. Working closely with Production, Engineering, ProjectManagementand suppliers, you provide technicalexpertise, troubleshoot complexissuesand help deliver reliable, mission-ready USVs.

If you enjoy structured testing, technical problem-solvingand 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, testproceduresand prerequisites before test execution starts;

• You support and provide technical leadership duringcomponentFAT, integration testing,harbouracceptance testing and assigned commissioning or SAT activities;

• You configure vessel and mission systems, supportcalibrationand technical test equipment, and ensure objective evidence is captured correctly in TestRail;

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

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

• Youmaintainaccurateconfiguration, software,parameterand calibration information within your assigned scope;

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

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

Yourtrack 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, shipyardintegrationor a comparable technical environment;

• You have strong practical knowledge of integrated vessel systems, USV technology, automation, software,communicationsand 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,techniciansand specialists without taking over line-management or test execution ownership;

• You hold a full drivinglicenceand are willing to travel regularly for supplier testing,trialsand commissioning support. Relevant VCA, maritime, electrical,commissioningor offshore qualifications areadvantageous;

• You have flexibility for international travel for supplier testing, irregularhoursand 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 topurchase12additionaldays;

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally;

• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from homein accordance withyour 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 withcutting-edgemaritime, remote operations and mission system technology;

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

• Exposure to supplier testing,harbourtrials, commissioningsupportand 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

Afteryouhaveapplied

• You willreceive an automatedconfirmation-email of the receipt of yourapplication;

• Whenwesee a match,wewillinvite you for the first interviewwithin a couple of days.Of course, you will also receive a message ifwe will not inviteyou;

• After a successful first round, you will be invited for the second round;

• If we are both stillpositiveafterthesecond interview,we will make you an offer andwith that we hope towelcome youatFugro!

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 .