Job Description

We are looking for a skilled LARS Engineer with a strong background in Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) or robotics to join our innovative team.

Fugro is leading the development and deployment of remote and autonomous solutions with our global network of remote operations centres and autonomous vehicles that support the maritime industry for a safe, sustainable and liveable world.

As LARS Engineer, you play a pivotal role in the design of Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) to be used for our Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USV). 

Day-to-day, your role requires technical skills and an understanding of best practices, but also the pursuit of understanding our client’s needs. You will travel offshore or abroad on occasion, including supplier and build site visits.

We invite those to apply with the creativity and right mindset to take on technical challenges and find new solutions.

Your role

You develop concept solutions for Launch and Recovery and related systems on an uncrewed vessel that are fit for purpose, robust, reliable and efficient;

You make functional and technical specification documents for capabilities and integration of the systems in the USV and work with subcontractors to optimize, design, build and test the solutions;

You assume a proactive role in promoting and improving safety in the workplace, on-site, and on board the USV, as well as identifying and reporting opportunities for further innovation, improvement, and development of the USV;

You guide the initial delivery of our new LARS products but also maintain close contact with operations teams after delivery to understand performance metrics and continuous improvements.

Your track record

You have a MSc. or BSc. degree in an industry-associated engineering discipline, preferably in mechanical engineering or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience;

It is strongly desired to have a background in LARS operational and design with relation to ROV systems, or equivalent subsea equipment operated offshore;

You have a working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and control systems;

Experience with AutoCAD and/or other (3D) drawing software is considered an advantage. Also working knowledge of vessel operations in an offshore environment is considered an advantage;

Excellent communication skills in English, encompassing both verbal and written proficiency.

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).

Are you interested?

Please visit our Company Page to find out more on what it is like to work at Fugro.

For further information, please contact Bram van der Ploeg, Talent Acquisition Partner, +31 6 3458 0051.

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.