Innovation Engineer Robotics

Job Description

We are looking for a Robotics Engineer to join our growing Marine Autonomy Development (MAD) team in Nootdorp. In this role, you’ll contribute to the development of cutting-edge autonomous robotic systems for outdoor and maritime environments. You’ll work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to design, implement, and test robotic solutions that have real-world impact in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and sustainability.

Your Role

• Develop and test algorithms for real-time control, localization, and path planning for autonomous mobile robots.

• Contribute to the design and integration of robotic systems and sensor payloads.

• Participate in field testing and data collection to validate system performance.

• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and electrical engineers to build robust robotic platforms.

• Write clean, maintainable code and follow best practices in software development (e.g., version control, code reviews, testing).

• Support the transition of research concepts into deployable, field-ready systems.

Your Track Record

• A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• 2–5 years of experience in robotics development (industry or research).

• Proficiency in ROS/ROS2, Python, and/or C++.

• Hands-on experience with robotic systems, including sensors (e.g., LIDAR, IMU, cameras) and actuators.

• Understanding of key robotics concepts such as SLAM, state estimation, or motion planning.

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset.

Bonus Points

• Experience applying machine learning to robotics problems (e.g., object detection, semantic segmentation, behavior prediction).

• Familiarity with collaborative development and deployment tools (e.g., Git, CI/CD, Docker).

• Experience with marine robotics, unmanned systems, or related 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. If you have any further questions, please contact Umit Nesar, Talent Acquisition Partner, 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.